How to Purchasers of Painted Aluminium Coils Choose Suppliers?

                       After China cancelled the export rebate for aluminium products, how do purchasers of pre-painted aluminium coils choose suppliers?
I. Introduction
In recent years, the Chinese government has continuously adjusted and optimized its tax policies to adapt to changes in the domestic and international economic situation. Among them, the cancellation of export rebates for aluminium and other products has

had a profound impact on the aluminium industry and its downstream industrial chain. This policy adjustment not only affected the export competitiveness of aluminium product manufacturers but also posed new challenges to the market supply and procurement

strategies of aluminium deep-processed products such as pre-painted aluminium coils. Against this backdrop, how purchasers of pre-painted aluminium coils can make reasonable choices among numerous suppliers has become an urgent issue to be addressed.

II. Impact of the Cancellation of Aluminum Export Tax Rebates

According to the announcement No. 15 of 2024 by the Ministry of Finance and the State Taxation Administration, China has decided to abolish export tax rebates for aluminum and other products starting from December 1, 2024. Additionally, the export rebate rate for

certain refined oil products has been reduced from 13% to 9%. The primary objective of this policy adjustment is to optimize the export structure, promote industrial upgrading, reduce the export of resource-intensive products, and increase the proportion of high-tech

and high-value-added products in exports.

The impact of the cancellation of the aluminum material tax rebate policy on the aluminum material industry is mainly reflected in the following aspects:

Decline in export competitiveness: The cancellation of the tax rebate policy has led to an increase in the export cost of aluminum products, reducing the price competitiveness of Chinese aluminum products in the international market.
Intensification of domestic market competition: As the difficulty of exports increases, aluminum product manufacturers may shift more products to the domestic market, leading to more intense competition in the domestic market.
Adjustment of the industrial chain: The deep processing industry of aluminum products, such as the production of color-coated aluminum coils, may face the pressure of rising raw material costs, which will prompt enterprises in the upstream and downstream of the

industrial chain to make adjustments and optimizations.
III. Overview of the Color-Coated Aluminum Coil Industry
Color-coated aluminum coils are aluminum products that have undergone surface coating treatment. They have the advantages of rich colors, corrosion resistance, and good weather resistance, and are widely used in construction, home furnishing, electronics, transportation,

and other fields. The production process of color-coated aluminum coils involves various raw materials such as aluminum coil raw materials, coatings, primers, fillers, as well as complex processing and production techniques.

The main industrial chain of the color-coated aluminum coil industry includes raw material suppliers, color-coated aluminum coil manufacturers, distributors and end users. Among them, color-coated aluminum coil manufacturers play a core role in the industrial chain,

responsible for processing raw materials into color-coated aluminum coil products that meet market demands.

In recent years, the development of China's color-coated aluminum coil industry has been rapid, and the market scale has been continuously expanding. This is mainly attributed to the increase in domestic market demand, the improvement of product quality, and the support

of national policies. However, with the implementation of the policy to cancel the tax rebate for aluminum materials, the color-coated aluminum coil industry is also facing new challenges and opportunities.

IV. Standards for Purchasers to Select Suppliers of Color-coated Aluminum Coils
Under the background of the cancellation of the aluminum material tax rebate policy, when choosing suppliers, purchasers of color-coated aluminum coils need to comprehensively consider multiple factors to ensure that the purchased color-coated aluminum coils have reliable

quality, reasonable prices, and timely delivery. The following are some key selection criteria:

Product quality
The quality of goods is the primary consideration for purchasers when choosing suppliers. The quality of color-coated aluminum coils directly affects their service life and application effect. Therefore, purchasers should pay close attention to the supplier's production process, raw

material quality control, and finished product inspection standards.

Production process: Understand the supplier's production equipment, technical level and process flow to ensure they have the ability to produce high-quality color-coated aluminum coils.
Raw material quality: The quality of raw materials directly affects the performance of color-coated aluminum coils. Purchasers should require suppliers to provide proof of raw material sources and quality inspection reports to ensure the reliability of raw material quality.
Finished product inspection: Understand the supplier's finished product inspection standards and procedures to ensure that the color-coated aluminum coils they produce meet relevant standards and purchasing requirements.
Price and cost
Price is a factor that purchasers cannot ignore when choosing a supplier. However, simply pursuing low prices may lead to a decline in product quality and service levels. Therefore, purchasers should, on the premise of ensuring quality, comprehensively consider price and cost.

Price comparison: Inquire about prices from multiple suppliers, compare the price levels of different suppliers, and ensure that the selected supplier offers competitive prices.
Cost analysis: Consider additional costs such as transportation costs, inspection costs, and potential after-sales service costs during the procurement process to ensure that the total cost of the selected supplier is the lowest.
Delivery timeliness
Timely delivery is crucial for a company's production activities. As an important raw material, the delivery time of color-coated aluminum coils directly affects the company's production plans and schedules. Therefore, when choosing a supplier, the purchaser should pay close

attention to its delivery timeliness.

Delivery cycle: Understand the supplier's delivery cycle to ensure it can meet the production needs of the enterprise.
Production capacity: Evaluate the supplier's production capacity to ensure it has the ability to deliver on time.
Logistics guarantee: Understand the supplier's logistics channels and guarantee measures to ensure that the color-coated aluminum coils can be delivered to the designated location on time and safely.
Service level
The service level of the supplier directly affects the smooth progress of the procurement process and the satisfaction of subsequent cooperation. Therefore, when choosing a supplier, the purchaser should pay attention to its service level.

Order processing speed: Understand the supplier's order processing procedures and timeframes to ensure they can respond promptly to the enterprise's procurement needs.
Process flexibility: Evaluate the supplier's adaptability and responsiveness in handling unexpected situations to ensure they can provide stable and reliable supply chain support to the enterprise.
After-sales service: Understand the supplier's after-sales service policies and commitments to ensure they can provide timely and effective after-sales service to the enterprise.
Financial status
The financial status of the supplier directly affects their long-term supply capacity and stability. Therefore, when choosing a supplier, the purchaser should pay attention to their financial status.

Financial Statements: Require suppliers to provide financial statements to understand their profitability, debt-paying ability and operational status.
Credit Record: Check the credit record of suppliers to see if they have any bad credit records or default behaviors.
Industry Reputation: Understand the reputation and word-of-mouth of suppliers in the industry to ensure they have good business credibility and a solid foundation for cooperation.
Internal Organization and Management
The internal organization and management of suppliers directly affect their production efficiency and product quality. Therefore, when choosing suppliers, purchasers should pay attention to their internal organization and management.

Organizational Structure: Understand the organizational structure and personnel configuration of the supplier to ensure it has an efficient and professional team support.
Management System: Evaluate the management system and processes of the supplier to ensure it has a scientific and standardized management system.
Quality Certification: Understand whether the supplier has passed quality management system certifications such as ISO9001 to ensure it has a high-quality production and management level.
V. Case Analysis
To better illustrate how the purchaser selects the supplier of color-coated aluminum coils, the following provides a case analysis:

A certain construction company plans to purchase a batch of color-coated aluminum coils for its architectural decoration project. Against the backdrop of the cancellation of the aluminum material tax rebate policy, the company conducted a comprehensive assessment of its suppliers and ultimately chose a well-known color-coated aluminum coil manufacturer as its partner. The following are the key steps and considerations in the company's supplier selection process:

Market Research: The company first conducted market research on the pre-painted aluminum coil market to understand the current supply situation, price levels, and the status of major suppliers.
Initial Screening of Suppliers: Based on the results of the market research, the company initially screened several potential suppliers and sent them inquiry invitations.
On-site Inspection: The company organized a professional team to conduct on-site inspections of the shortlisted suppliers to understand their production processes, raw material quality control, and finished product inspection standards.
Sample Testing: The company requested the suppliers to provide samples for testing to verify whether their product quality and performance met the requirements.
Comprehensive Evaluation: Based on a comprehensive consideration of product quality, price and cost, delivery time, service level, financial status, and internal organization and management, the company conducted a comprehensive evaluation of the suppliers and ultimately chose a well-known pre-painted aluminum coil manufacturer as its partner.
Contract Signing: After reaching a cooperation intention, the company signed a formal purchase contract with the supplier, clearly defining product specifications, quantity, price, delivery time, and other terms.
Subsequent Cooperation: During the cooperation process, the company maintained good communication and collaboration with the supplier to ensure the timely supply and high-quality delivery of pre-painted aluminum coils. At the same time, both parties also conducted in-depth discussions and planning for subsequent cooperation.
VI. Conclusion and Outlook
The cancellation of the aluminum material tax rebate policy has had a profound impact on China's aluminum industry and its downstream industrial chain. As an important representative of aluminum deep processing products, the market supply and procurement strategies of pre-painted aluminum coils also face new challenges and opportunities. Against this background, when choosing suppliers, pre-painted aluminum coil purchasers need to comprehensively consider multiple factors such as product quality, price and cost, delivery time, service level, financial status, and internal organization and management. Through scientific and comprehensive evaluation and selection, purchasers can ensure that the pre-painted aluminum coils they purchase are of reliable quality, reasonable price, and timely delivery, providing a strong guarantee for the production and development of enterprises.