Wholesale price of colored aluminum plate

Colorful aluminum panels have become the core material in fields such as building curtain walls,decoration and home appliance manufacturing due to their lightweight,corrosion resistance,easy processing,and rich color options.However,its wholesale price is influenced by multiple factors such as raw materials,processes,and market supply and demand,with frequent fluctuations and significant regional differences.
1、Definition and core influencing factors of wholesale price of colored aluminum plate
The wholesale price of colored aluminum plate refers to the factory price including tax provided by production enterprises or large distributors to bulk purchasing customers,including raw materials,processing fees,profits,and logistics costs.The price fluctuations are mainly driven by the following factors:
1.Raw material cost:the"barometer"role of aluminum ingot prices
Aluminum ingots account for 60%-70%of the total cost of colored aluminum plates,and their prices are significantly affected by international aluminum prices(LME aluminum),exchange rates,tariffs,and domestic electrolytic aluminum production capacity.
Case:In March 2024,LME aluminum prices exceeded 2600 US dollars per ton,and domestic wholesale prices of colored aluminum plates rose by 8%-12%simultaneously.
2.Coating process and material cost
Coating type:Polyester(PE)coating has a lower cost,while fluorocarbon(PVDF)coating has excellent weather resistance but is 30%-50%more expensive;
Coating thickness:The national standard requires primer to be≥5μm and topcoat to be≥16μm.Extra thick coatings require additional payment;
Additional features:Special coatings such as antibacterial and self-cleaning can increase prices by 15%-20%.
3.Specifications and customization requirements
Thickness:commonly used 0.3mm-1.2mm,with a cost increase of about 5%for every 0.1mm increase in thickness;
Width:Standard width is 1200mm,non-standard width(such as 1500mm)requires equipment adjustment,and processing fees will increase by 10%-15%;
Color:Regular colors have sufficient inventory,while customized colors require a minimum order quantity of≥10 tons and an additional color matching fee of 500-2000 yuan.
The wholesale price of colored aluminum plates is the result of dynamic game theory,and the purchaser needs to control costs by deeply understanding the cost structure,grasping market trends,and optimizing supply chain management.In the future,with the increasing concentration of the aluminum industry and the popularization of green manufacturing technology,the price of colored aluminum plates will gradually become transparent,but customized demand and regional market differences will continue to exist.