On April 23, 2026, Haomei Aluminum's 1060 aluminium circle price list was US$3,550-4,200/ton (FOB major Chinese ports). This range is based on industry standard specifications (thickness 0.5-3.0mm, diameter 100-800mm, H24 semi-hard). Specific pricing fluctuates depending on order size, processing precision, and delivery cycle. As a sales professional with 15 years of experience in aluminum product exports, I will provide professional guidance to global clients from four aspects: price composition, influencing factors, specification differences, and purchasing recommendations.
I. Price Composition: Core Costs and Value-Added Components
The price of 1060 aluminum circles consists of four parts: raw material costs, processing fees, surface treatment fees, and packaging and logistics fees.
Raw materials account for approximately 85% and are the core driver of price fluctuations. Based on the current spot price of A00 aluminum ingots, calculated at US$3,250/ton.
The processing fee is US$450-600/ton (including cold rolling, slitting, stamping, deburring, etc., an increase of US$100-150/ton compared to the beginning of the year due to rising energy and labor costs).
Surface treatment (such as wire drawing and anodizing) adds an additional US$80-180/ton.
Export packaging and domestic transportation cost approximately US$60-90/ton.
My industry experience tells me that orders exceeding 20 tons can receive a 5%-8% circleount on processing fees, and long-term contract customers can lock in quarterly pricing, mitigating the risk of raw material fluctuations.
II. Key Factors Affecting Prices: Market Dynamics and Technical Requirements
The global aluminum price trend directly determines the price benchmark for 1060 aluminum circles. Since 2026, influenced by factors such as LME inventories hitting a record low of 383,000 tons and the reduction of capacity at the Alba smelter in Bahrain by 2.4 million tons/year, aluminum prices have fluctuated at a high level. Technical parameters also significantly impact prices: increasing thickness tolerance from ±0.05mm to ±0.02mm increases processing costs by $150-200/ton; each grade increase in diameter tolerance raises costs by 4%-6%; H14 soft aluminum is approximately $100-120/ton cheaper than H24 semi-hard aluminum, while O-state fully soft aluminum is $180-220/ton more expensive. It's worth noting that after the EU's carbon tariff is implemented in 2026, the premium for 1060 aluminum circles produced by Green Electric Aluminum will reach $120-180/ton, a key cost variable that export customers to Europe need to pay close attention to.
III. Specification Differences and Corresponding Pricing: Precisely Matching Customer Needs
The specifications of 1060 aluminum circles vary significantly depending on the application scenario, and prices adjust accordingly. Aluminum circles for cookware (thickness 1.0-2.5mm, diameter 150-400mm, mirror polished) are quoted at $4,050-4,200/ton; aluminum circle for lampshade (thickness 0.5-1.2mm, diameter 200-600mm, anodized) are quoted at $3,950-4,100/ton; general industrial aluminum circles (thickness 0.8-3.0mm, diameter 100-800mm, no special treatment) are quoted at $3,850-3,950/ton. According to our sales data, the North American market prefers large-diameter (500-800mm) high-precision aluminum circles, Middle Eastern customers are more price-sensitive, and the Southeast Asian market has strict delivery time requirements (7-10 days). These regional characteristics will influence the final pricing strategy.
IV. Procurement Recommendations and Price Trend Forecast: Assisting Customers in Cost Optimization
As a professional salesperson, I recommend that customers choose the appropriate specifications based on their needs: For non-critical applications, H14 temper can be used instead of H24 temper, reducing costs by approximately 3%; bulk purchases of 20 tons or more can significantly reduce unit costs; signing long-term agreements with suppliers to lock in quarterly prices mitigates the risk of aluminum price fluctuations. Looking at market trends, the price of 1060 aluminum circles is expected to remain high and volatile from April to June 2026, potentially rising slightly by 6%-9% from July to September with the arrival of the traditional peak season, before gradually declining after October. Haomei Aluminum, relying on its own 16 casting and rolling production lines with an annual capacity of 250,000 tons, can stably supply 1060 aluminum circles of various specifications and provides fast delivery within 15 days, helping customers seize the best procurement opportunities.
1060 aluminum circles, as a core product of industrial pure aluminum (aluminum content ≥99.6%), are widely used in cookware, lighting fixtures, signage, and other fields due to their excellent deep-drawing properties, corrosion resistance, and thermal conductivity. Haomei Aluminum adheres to the export philosophy of "stable quality, transparent pricing, and efficient service." Our quotations not only include the product itself but also encompass 20 years of industry experience and global logistics solutions. For an accurate quote, please provide specific specifications, quantity, and target market, and we will provide the best solution within 24 hours.