According to the latest report from the World Bureau of Metal Statistics (WBMS), the global primary aluminum market experienced a supply surplus in June.

In June alone, worldwide primary aluminum production reached 6.0944 million tons, while consumption was 5.9113 million tons, resulting in a surplus of 183,100 tons.

In the first half of this year, global primary aluminum production amounted to 36.8473 million tons against a consumption of 36.884 million tons, showing a supply shortage of 36,700 tons for the period.