You check the daily aluminum price to budget for your project. But the quotes you receive are much higher and less predictable, throwing your entire budget into chaos and hurting your margins.

The daily commodity rate is for raw aluminum ingot, not a finished part. Your final cost includes the alloy, forging, heat treatment, and certification. This value-added process provides a stable, predictable price for a guaranteed component.

I remember talking to a trader in the Middle East who was new to the components business. He saw the LME aluminum price drop and thought he could make a huge profit. He quickly quoted his customers for a large run of machined flanges based on that low raw metal price. But when he came to us and other manufacturers for quotes on the finished, forged 6061-T6 blanks, he was shocked. Our prices were stable and did not reflect the daily dip he saw. He had not factored in the costs of alloying, forging, heat treatment, quality testing, and logistics. His "guaranteed" profit evaporated because he confused the price of a raw material with the value of a manufactured product. He learned that day that you are not buying metal; you are buying a guaranteed part with a predictable cost.

How much does 1 ton of aluminium cost?

You need to budget for a large project and look up the price per ton. You find a number, but it fluctuates daily, making long-term planning and quoting your own customers feel like a gamble.

The price for one ton of raw aluminum ingot on the LME fluctuates daily, often between $2,200 and $2,800 USD. This commodity price does not include alloying, forging, or certification, which are the main components of a stable, quoted price.

Looking at the price of a ton of aluminum on the London Metal Exchange (LME) can be misleading. That price is a global benchmark for P1020 aluminum-99.7% pure, raw ingot. It is the base ingredient, not the final product. Think of it like the price of raw wheat for a baker. The price of the final loaf of bread depends on milling, labor, energy, and packaging. The same is true for our forged products. The LME price is just one part of the equation. Our quotes provide stability because the largest cost factors-the energy for forging, the specialized labor, the precision heat treatment, and our rigorous quality assurance-are not tied to daily market fluctuations. We absorb that volatility to give you a fixed price you can rely on for your project budget.

From Raw Ingot to Forged Ring

The journey from a raw ingot to a finished, certified forged component adds significant value and cost.

 

Cost Component	Raw Ingot (LME Price)	SWA Forged Component
Base Material (P1020 Ingot)	Yes	Yes
Alloying Elements (Zn, Mg, etc.)	No	Yes
Forging & Labor	No	Yes
Heat Treatment	No	Yes
Quality Inspection & Certs	No	Yes
Final Price Type	Volatile Benchmark	Stable Quoted Price

 

What is the price of Aluminium in the US?

You are trying to compare supplier quotes from different regions. You see a domestic price for aluminum in the US and wonder how it compares to an international supplier like us in China.

The price of aluminum in the US, like the LME, reflects the raw commodity plus regional premiums like the Midwest Premium. It is still a volatile raw material price, not the stable, all-inclusive price of a finished forged part.

The aluminum price in the United States is typically calculated as the LME price plus a regional delivery premium, known as the "Midwest Premium." This premium covers the cost of transportation and logistics to get the metal to a warehouse in the US Midwest. So, even within the US, you are still looking at the fluctuating price of a raw commodity. As a global exporter based in China, we operate differently. Our pricing is based on the total cost of production. This includes sourcing alloys, our highly efficient manufacturing processes, and our streamlined logistics to clients in the Middle East and around the world. Because we manage the entire production chain, from raw material to certified component, we can offer firm, fixed quotes that are valid for a set period. This protects you from both LME volatility and shifting regional premiums, giving you a clear, landed cost for your parts.

 

What is the rate of 1 kg of aluminium?

You need a quick cost estimate for a small part. You think finding the price per kilogram will help, but the numbers you find online seem disconnected from the quotes you get for real parts.

The raw commodity rate for 1 kg of aluminum is typically between $2.20 and $2.80 USD. However, for a forged part, the price per kg is much higher because it includes the value of the alloy, processing, and certification.

When you buy a finished component, especially a high-quality forging, you are not buying metal by the kilogram. You are buying performance, reliability, and peace of mind. Let's say the raw LME price is $2.50/kg. A forged and heat-treated 6061-T6 disc of the same weight will cost significantly more. Why? Because that final price includes:

Alloying: The cost of adding magnesium, silicon, and other elements.

Forging: The immense energy and complex machinery needed to shape the metal, refine its grain structure, and impart superior strength.

Heat Treatment: The precise, energy-intensive process to achieve the T6 temper.

Testing & Certification: The labor and equipment for ultrasonic testing, chemical analysis, and providing a product quality certificate.

This is why a quote from us is not a simple weight calculation. It is a fixed price for a component that is guaranteed to meet your exact specifications, protecting you from the variables of raw material pricing.

 

How much is 1 pound of aluminum worth?

You are used to imperial units and want to know the price per pound. You are trying to see if a supplier's quote makes sense, but the raw material price seems too low.

One pound of raw aluminum is worth approximately $1.00 - $1.30 USD, based on LME prices. This is the commodity cost. A pound of forged, certified 7075-T6 aluminum is worth much more, reflecting its engineered strength and quality.

Thinking about the price per pound follows the same logic as the price per kilogram. The raw material cost is just the starting point. Let's compare two scenarios, assuming a base LME price of $1.10 per pound:

A Pound of Raw Ingot: This is worth $1.10. It has no specific shape, no enhanced mechanical properties, and no certification. It is just a lump of metal.

A Pound of a SWA Forging Part: This pound of aluminum has been alloyed, heated, pressed with thousands of tons of force, cooled, heat-treated, inspected, and certified. Its value comes from this entire process. It might be part of a 7075-T6 forged ring with a guaranteed yield strength of over 70,000 psi.

Its worth is not in its weight, but in its performance. When you receive a quote from us, the price reflects the value of a component that will not fail, not the weight of the metal it is made from. This is how we provide predictable costs for high-reliability parts.

 

Conclusion

Stop budgeting with volatile commodity prices. We provide firm, stable quotes for certified forgings, giving you predictable costs and guaranteed performance for your most critical projects.