July 2025 Aluminum Price Trends
According to TradingEconomics and YCharts, the price of aluminum on the London Metal Exchange (LME) remained relatively stable throughout July 2025:
- End of June 2025: $2,525.96 USD/ton
- End of July 2025: $2,607.20 USD/ton
- Monthly change: +3.2%
Prices showed a mild upward trend, supported by global macroeconomic sentiment and modest supply constraints. Market volatility was low, with prices hovering near the $2,600 USD/ton mark for most of the month.
- Early July: CNY 20,580–20,600/ton
- Late July: CNY 20,580–20,940/ton
SMM Aluminum Price reported the highest spot price (CNY 20,940/ton), while most other regions remained in the mid-CNY 20,600 range. The domestic spot price continues to trade at a 11–12% premium over LME prices, reflecting differences in domestic supply-demand dynamics.
As we enter August, the aluminum market is expected to remain steady, with possible short-term volatility driven by:
- Macroeconomic indicators in China and the U.S.
We will continue to monitor and publish daily updates on SMM prices and share monthly recaps to support your decision-making.