China Aluminum Price Snapshot — June 2026 · LME, SHFE, FOB & Freight
Current aluminum spot and futures reference prices (LME, SHFE, Changjiang A00), FOB Shanghai export levels for 6063 and 6061 profiles, freight routes to Vietnam and Brazil, and key FX pairs. Data updated daily. For procurement reference only.
Spot & Futures Reference
| Benchmark | Latest | 24h Δ | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LME 3M | $3,473 / t | – +0.00% | Yahoo Finance | 2026-09-07 |
| SHFE AL | ¥24,405 / t | ▲ +0.35% | SHFE via Sina Finance | 2026-09-07 |
| Changjiang A00 | ¥24,410 / t | ▲ +0.20% | 长江有色金属现货市场 | 2026-09-07 |
Export Reference Prices
Formula-derived from LME 3M + extrusion premium. For import cost estimation; not exchange rates.
| Profile Grade | FOB Shanghai | 24h Δ | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6063 FOB | $3,823 / t | – +0.00% | 2026-09-07 |
| 6061 FOB | $4,093 / t | – +0.00% | 2026-09-07 |
Key Routes from Shanghai
40-foot container equivalent (FEU). Freightos Baltic Index reference.
| Route | Rate (USD/FEU) | 24h Δ | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SH → HCMC | $1,478 | – +0.00% | 2026-09-07 |
| FBX CN→US WC | $3,520 | – +0.00% | 2026-09-07 |
| FBX CN→EU N | $4,499 | – +0.00% | 2026-09-07 |
Reference Exchange Rates
For import cost calculation. Not mid-market quotes — use bank rates for transactions.
What This Means for Importers
LME vs. SHFE spread: LME 3-month settled at $3,473/t while SHFE front-month sits at ¥24,405/t (CNY basis). The spread, adjusted for USD/CNY, indicates whether Chinese domestic metal is pricing above or below the international benchmark — relevant when negotiating FOB terms with Chinese mills.
6063 profile export reference: FOB Shanghai at $3,823/t. This is a formula-derived reference (LME 3M + extrusion premium); actual mill offers depend on order volume, alloy temper, surface treatment, and tooling requirements.
Vietnam freight context: Shanghai → Ho Chi Minh City estimated at $1,478/FEU. For a 20-tonne aluminum shipment in a single 40-ft container, freight adds approximately $74 per tonne to your landed cost before duty, insurance, and local handling.
Disclaimer: All values are reference prices for procurement research. They are not financial instruments, exchange rates for transactions, or certified assay results. Actual purchase prices require direct quotation from a mill or trading house.
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Aluminium China. "Aluminum Prices & Market Data." https://www.aluminium-china.com/en/reports/china-aluminum-price-snapshot-june-2026. Retrieved .