In 2012, there was no shortage of new growth points in the consumption of primary aluminum processing industry

At the 2012 Shanghai Copper-Aluminum Summit, aluminum industry analysts proposed product structure adjustments. In 2012, there was no shortage of new consumer growth points in the primary aluminum processing industry.

At present, China's primary aluminum processing industry slows down. In the first half of 2011, domestic and international demand was strong, the operating rate of aluminum extrusion companies was maintained at around 70%, and the operating rate of aluminum foil and foil companies was close to 80%. In the second half of the year, both domestic and foreign demand fell, and the operating rate of aluminum strip companies fell to 53%. Aluminum processing companies with high inventory of finished products went to inventory, and processing fees were reduced several times. The price war of the company spread from the north to the south, and aluminum processing companies were in trouble.

As of the end of last year, the apparent consumption of aluminum products in China had fallen negative year-on-year. At the same time as domestic demand is sluggish, China’s aluminum products have become increasingly dependent on the export market since 2009. According to aluminum analysts, "According to this year's trend of Shanghai Aluminum, it seems very difficult for China to repeat last year's aluminum export growth of more than 30% year-on-year."

Therefore, analysts believe that, in the case of suspension of some high-speed rail projects, the automotive aluminum industry is a key area for the development of aluminum profiles in China in 2012. The investment in the national grid continues, and the market demand for aluminum profiles in China's power grid construction has greatly increased. In addition, the market for packaging aluminum foil is promising, and high-precision aluminum products such as aluminum cans and CTP plates are still in short supply in the domestic market.

In addition, with the improvement of economic level and living standards, although the market for aluminum profiles for construction has slackened, the demand for aluminum veneers and aluminum-plastic composite panels for decoration is expected to increase this year.