Japan aluminum inventory increased 12% to 198,600 ton

News from Tokyo said that an officer of Marubeni Corporation said on Thursday that aluminum inventory in Japan Three Six Port grew to 198,600 ton, increased 12% compared to last month. In December, aluminum inventory in Yokohama, Nagoya and Osaka port decreased 15%. Metal trading department said aluminum inventory is low because users hope their inventory keep low. Traders also said that shipment and output delayed because the weak demand of building industry.