Price-Watch™ provides price assessments for Aluminium Alloy Ingot across top trading regions:
Asia-Pacific
- Aluminium Alloy Ingot Purity:81%(ADC12) FOB Shanghai, China
- Aluminium Alloy Ingot Purity:88%(IA80) EX- Mumbai, India
North America
- Aluminium Alloy Ingot Purity:81% Del Alabama, USA
Europe
- Aluminium Ingot Purity:81% FD-willich, Germany
Note: In assessments structured as CIF [Importing Port] (Exporting Country), the country mentioned in brackets indicates the primary origin of supply (exporting country), while the named port refers to the destination port in the importing country. Other Incoterms (FOB, FD, EXW, etc.) should be interpreted in accordance with standard international trade definitions.
Aluminium Alloy Ingot Price Trend Q1 2026
In Q1 2026, the global Aluminium Alloy Ingot market recorded a strong upward price movement, with average values rising by approximately 9.8% compared to Q4 2025. This broad-based increase was observed across all major markets, driven by robust downstream demand from the automotive, aerospace, and construction sectors, alongside tightening supply conditions and elevated input costs.
Rising energy prices, reduced smelter output in select regions, and continued logistical pressures contributed to the sharp quarterly uptick. Market participants across China, India, the USA, and Germany all reported firmer pricing, reflecting a synchronized bullish trend that signals strengthening fundamentals entering the second quarter of 2026.
China: Aluminium Alloy Ingot Export prices FOB Shanghai, China; Grade- Purity:81%(ADC12)
The price trend of Aluminium Alloy Ingot in China moved sharply upward in Q1 2026, registering a 12.9% increase compared with Q4 2025. This robust quarterly rise was propelled by a confluence of strong downstream demand from the automotive, construction, and electronics sectors, alongside tightening domestic supply driven by environmental production controls and reduced smelter utilization rates during the winter period.
Improved procurement activity ahead of post-Lunar New Year restocking cycles and sustained firmness in primary aluminium prices further reinforced the upward trajectory. The price in March was increased by around 4.80% in China due to higher raw material and energy costs, along with strong demand from construction and automotive sectors. Supply constraints from environmental regulations and controlled smelter operations further tightened availability, supporting the upward price trend.
USA: Aluminium Alloy Ingot Domestically traded prices Del Alabama, North America; Grade- Purity:81%
The price trend of Aluminium Alloy Ingot in the United States during Q1 2026 exhibited a steady upward trajectory, registering a 6.14% increase compared to Q4 2025. The quarter was characterized by resilient downstream demand from the automotive, construction, and packaging sectors, alongside tighter domestic supply conditions stemming from reduced smelter output and constrained import availability.
Tariff considerations and supply chain realignment also contributed to firmer pricing sentiment among market participants. The price in March was increased by nearly 3.5% in the USA due to stable demand from automotive and packaging industries.
Increased logistics and labor costs, along with moderate supply chain constraints and fluctuating raw material prices, supported the overall upward movement in aluminium alloy ingot prices.
India: Aluminium Alloy Ingot Domestically Traded prices EX- Mumbai, India; Grade- Purity:88%(IA80)
The price trend of Aluminium Alloy Ingot in Q1 2026 in India witnessed an exceptionally strong upward trajectory, registering a 14% increase from Q4 2025. This marked rise was underpinned by a powerful combination of surging downstream demand from the automotive, construction, and electrical manufacturing sectors, alongside critically tight domestic supply conditions and significant raw material cost escalation.
Reduced scrap availability in the local market, coupled with a depreciating rupee, pushed landed costs higher for importers and forced domestic producers to revise prices sharply upward. The price in March was increased by approximately 6.30% in India driven by robust domestic demand from infrastructure and manufacturing sectors.
Rising input costs, including aluminium scrap and energy, along with limited local supply and higher import dependence, contributed to the sharper price increase during the month.
Germany: Aluminium Alloy Ingot Domestically Traded prices FD-Willich, Germany; Grade- Purity:81%
The price in March was increased by about 5% in Germany supported by strong industrial demand, particularly from automotive and engineering sectors. Elevated energy prices and ongoing supply limitations across Europe, coupled with cautious production levels, contributed to the consistent rise in aluminium alloy ingot prices.



