Aluminum processing industry's advantages

After more than 40 years of hard work, my country's aluminum processing industry has developed its own advantages and characteristics:

First, the scale of the industry ranks. In 2020, China's aluminum processing industry can be said to accelerate the curve, and the global share of output will increase significantly. Aluminum production reached 42.1 million tons/year, accounting for 67.5% of the global total, of which aluminum extrusion production was 23.18 million tons/year, accounting for more than 72% of the world; aluminum sheet and strip production was 11.85 million tons/year, accounting for 44% of the world’s total; Aluminum foil production is 4.15 million tons per year, accounting for 66.9% of the world, both of which are the largest in the world.

Second, the industrial chain is complete, with a high degree of autonomy and control. My country's aluminum processing industry has formed a relatively complete industrial chain. Aluminum products such as plates, strips, foils, tubes, rods, shapes, wires, powders, forgings and other aluminum products, varieties and specifications can be produced independently, with a high degree of controllability. There is a "stuck neck" link.

Third, the international level of equipment, and the domestically-made equipment has improved rapidly. On the one hand, my country imports a large amount of equipment, and the number of technical equipment exceeds that of any country. Moreover, most of these equipment were manufactured in this century. Most of the equipment was built in a relatively short time, and the advantage of latecomers is obvious.On the other hand, domestic equipment has improved rapidly, high, medium and low grades are reasonably matched, and the overall level is developed rapidly with domestic extrusion presses, hot continuous rolling, cold rolling and other main equipment.

Fourth, the product quality is good, and the international competitiveness is constantly improving. At present, aluminum extrusion is a competitive advantage in my country. Aluminum strips such as canning materials and CTP base plates have gradually entered the stage. Aluminum foils such as food packaging aluminum foil and battery foil have also begun to be in line with international standards. Overall, the proportion of my country's direct exports of aluminum is about 11%, and the proportion of direct and indirect exports is 23%. It has been deeply integrated into the global industrial chain supply chain system and has made China's contribution to the development of the aluminum processing industry.

Fifth, the field of surface treatment and deep processing came from behind. On the one hand, there are more than 1,200 surface treatment production lines in the country, and even surface treatment enterprises have been established; on the other hand, the extension of deep processing has opened up a new path for aluminum processing in China, especially in aluminum furniture, urban aluminum, and aluminum foil restaurants. Boxes and other fields internationally.

Sixth, the consumption of aluminum products is mainly domestic, and it also has a broad market space.My country is a large country with a population of 1.4 billion.The process of new urbanization is advancing steadily. The urbanization rate has just exceeded 63%. It is still in the critical stage of urbanization. It will continue to bring demand for “quantity” to the industry. New energy and other industries will also bring "quality" improvement. In addition, under the requirements of the "dual carbon" target, aluminum will play an important role in boosting end applications.