According to data released by the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China (GACC), China’s aluminium wire and cable exports reached 102,800 tonnes in July 2026, representing a year-on-year surge of 481.8 per cent but a month-on-month decline of 8.5 per cent . From January to July 2026, cumulative exports of aluminium wire and cable totalled 386,300 tonnes, up 152.78 per cent year-on-year.
Among these, exports of other non-insulated aluminium stranded wire, cables, braids, and similar products (HS code 76149000) totalled 84,600 tonnes, while exports of non-insulated steel-core aluminium stranded wire, cables, braids, and similar products (HS code 76141000) reached 18,200 tonnes.
In July, the price spread between domestic and overseas markets narrowed, significantly compressing export profit margins for aluminium wire and cable. July exports were primarily focused on fulfilling previously signed contracts, while new orders have clearly shrunk, leading to a slight month-on-month drop in overall export volume. If the export arbitrage window remains closed going forward, overall export volumes are expected to decline further as existing backlogs of orders have been digested.
In terms of export destinations, July exports to South Korea and Malaysia, primarily transhipment orders destined for Southeast Asia, remained the main focus. Montenegro saw a significant increase in its monthly share compared to previous periods, mainly driven by a one-off large order for a European project.
Specifically, exports to South Korea amounted to 19,800 tonnes, accounting for 19.25 per cent of total monthly exports. Malaysia ranked second with 10,700 tonnes, or 10.43 per cent of the total. Montenegro ranked third with 9,500 tonnes, representing 9.24 per cent of the total.
From a provincial perspective, exports in July remained concentrated in Fujian, Jiangsu, Shanghai, and Henan. Fujian led with approximately 32,400 tonnes, accounting for 31.56 per cent of total exports. Jiangsu followed with 17,500 tonnes (17.03 per cent), and Shanghai ranked third with 12,500 tonnes (12.13 per cent).