JULY 13, 2026 – The Chinese aluminum industry has demonstrated robust financial performance in the first half of 2026. Major industry leaders, including Hongqiao Holding, Zhongfu Industrial, Jiaozuo Wanfang, and Shenhuo Shares, have released their semi-annual earnings forecasts, signaling a significant profit surge driven by favorable market pricing and operational optimization.
Sector-Wide Growth Drivers
The primary factors contributing to this widespread financial success across the aluminum smelting and processing industry include:
High Market Pricing: Sustained high market prices for electrolytic aluminum.
Cost Optimization: Strategic reduction in raw material costs, particularly for alumina, alongside energy-saving technical upgrades.
Operational Efficiency: Enhanced synergy throughout the industrial supply chain and a focus on high-value-added aluminum processing.
2026 Performance Highlights in the Chinese aluminum industry
1. China Hongqiao Group (Hongqiao Holding)
Hongqiao announced an expected net profit of 15 billion to 16 billion RMB for H1 2026, representing a year-on-year growth of approximately 69.72% to 81.04%. The growth is attributed to rising sales prices, expanded gross margins, and a significant reduction in financial interest expenses due to lower debt levels.
2. Zhongfu Industrial
Projecting a net profit between 1.8 billion and 1.95 billion RMB, Zhongfu Industrial expects a growth rate of 154.42% to 175.62%. The company’s focus on high-added-value products and supply chain cost control has proven highly effective during this high-price market cycle.
3. Jiaozuo Wanfang
Jiaozuo Wanfang estimates its net profit to reach 1.17 billion to 1.27 billion RMB, up by 118.35% to 137.01%. By optimizing procurement strategies and reducing energy consumption, the company successfully offset production costs while benefiting from revenue growth in the current aluminum market.
4. Shenhuo Shares (000933)
As a leading primary aluminum producer, Shenhuo Shares reported an estimated net profit of 4.8 billion RMB, a remarkable increase of 152.04%. The company noted that the dual benefit of rising product prices (electrolytic aluminum and coal) and decreasing raw material costs for alumina significantly bolstered its bottom-line profitability.
Outlook for the Chinese aluminum industry
This strong performance underscores the resilience of the Chinese aluminum industry as it navigates global market shifts. For global partners and equipment suppliers, this trend highlights a period of significant capital reinvestment into high-end smelting technology and sustainable production infrastructure.
These trends highlight the growing competitiveness of the Chinese aluminum industry.
For more insights into the global aluminum supply chain and the latest industry trends, visit the International Aluminium Institute.
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