Middle East Conflict Disrupts Aluminum Supply; China Hongqiao's Interim Net Profit Up Nearly 40%
China Hongqiao reported interim net profit rose nearly 40 percent year-on-year, driven by higher aluminum prices and sales volumes. The gains come as ongoing Middle East conflict disrupts global aluminum supply chains, raising market uncertainty and affecting logistics and production in some regions. The company said it will continue to monitor market conditions and maintain a prudent operating strategy.
Ongoing conflict in the Middle East continues to disrupt global aluminum supply chains, raising market supply uncertainty. The disruptions have affected the supply-demand dynamics of the international aluminum market, with logistics and production activities in some regions impacted. Against this backdrop, the operational performance of aluminum companies has drawn attention.
China Hongqiao's interim results showed net profit rose nearly 40 percent year-on-year. The growth was mainly driven by factors such as aluminum product prices and sales volume. The company said it will continue to monitor market changes and maintain a prudent operating strategy.
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