Key facts
- China's intervention helped to lessen the impact of a wartime shock on aluminum.
- Middle Eastern aluminum producers turned to alternative shipping methods such as trucks and dark transits.
China's intervention played a crucial role in softening the blow of a wartime shock that affected the aluminum market. Simultaneously, producers in the Middle East adapted by employing alternative transportation strategies, including the use of trucks and dark transits, to ensure the movement of their aluminum.
