China’s aluminium wire market recorded strong gains through March as firm downstream demand and logistics disruptions tightened availability. Early month conductor call offs and wiring loom orders supported domestic offtake, while mid month geopolitical tensions in the Middle East extended transit times and triggered opportunistic restocking. Power grid construction, automotive production and export oriented infrastructure projects remained the strongest demand pillars, with State Grid’s UHV schedule sustaining steady pull. Overseas markets in Africa, the Middle East and Oceania also expanded purchases, reinforcing China’s export momentum. Upstream pressures including higher bauxite costs, rising conversion expenses and increased scrap based competition added to the cost base, while operating rates for aluminium wire and cable continued to climb. Looking ahead, analysts expect further upside into April, supported by freight risks, Southeast Asian restocking and seasonal grid construction demand, keeping sentiment firm across the aluminium wire market.
