Planned aluminum production capacity outside China to hit 20.72 million metric tons by 2026 . Kazakh Prime Minister and Xinfa Group Vice Chairman inked agreement. Ambitious move. Fully integrated system will turn bauxite into high-value aluminum. Facility set to churn out 4.8 million metric tons of alumina,2.4 million metric tons of aluminum each year.
In 2026,about 2.3 million metric tons of aluminum capacity expected online. 700,000 metric tons are already up and running. Remaining 1.6 million metric tons slated for late 2026 . Then comes 2027 . Another 3.555 million metric tons to be added,with Indonesia pitching in 67.5% of that.
All this marks a big shift in global aluminum scene. Cumulative planned capacity for 2026 and 2027 around 5.855 million metric tons. That's 28.3% of planned capacity beyond 2026. Concentrated commissioning trend rising in aluminum sector. Will these projections hold…?
