Aluminium alloy ingots trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in aluminium alloy ingots was worth $40.71 billion in 2024, about 15.58 million tonnes. That is an increase of 41% since 2017, and up 3% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $40.71B | 15.58M t |
| 2023 | $39.67B | 14.99M t |
| 2022 | $51.71B | 16.07M t |
| 2021 | $42.59B | 16.09M t |
| 2020 | $24.62B | 12.81M t |
| 2019 | $28.52B | 13.59M t |
| 2018 | $33.12B | 13.92M t |
| 2017 | $28.96B | 13.36M t |
Top aluminium alloy ingots exporting countries
The United Arab Emirates is the largest exporter with 12% of world exports, followed by Norway and Canada. The top three supply 30% between them, out of 158 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $5.05B | 12% |
| Norway | $3.94B | 9.7% |
| Canada | $3.28B | 8.1% |
| Bahrain | $2.84B | 7% |
| Malaysia | $2.65B | 6.5% |
| Russia | $1.92B | 4.7% |
| Netherlands | $1.74B | 4.3% |
| Qatar | $1.53B | 3.8% |
| United States | $1.47B | 3.6% |
| India | $1.14B | 2.8% |
| Germany | $1.13B | 2.8% |
| Italy | $1.06B | 2.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (12%), Germany (10%) and China (7%). 181 countries imported it, and the top three take 29% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $5.03B | 12% |
| Germany | $3.94B | 9.7% |
| China | $2.73B | 6.7% |
| Japan | $2.58B | 6.3% |
| Mexico | $2.08B | 5.1% |
| Italy | $1.72B | 4.2% |
| Spain | $1.57B | 3.9% |
| Poland | $1.56B | 3.8% |
| Netherlands | $1.49B | 3.7% |
| Malaysia | $1.24B | 3% |
| South Korea | $1.18B | 2.9% |
| Turkey | $1.17B | 2.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $2.61 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Canada averaged $2.93 per kg and Malaysia $2.40 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 7601.20: Aluminium: unwrought, alloys. HS 7601 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most aluminium alloy ingots?
The United Arab Emirates exported $5.05 billion in 2024, 12% of the world total, followed by Norway (10%) and Canada (8%). In all, 158 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most aluminium alloy ingots?
The United States imported $5.03 billion in 2024, 12% of world imports, ahead of Germany (10%) and China (7%). The top three importers together take 29%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in aluminium alloy ingots?
It was worth $40.71 billion in 2024, about 15.58 million tonnes. That is an increase of 41% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $51.71 billion. 158 countries reported exports and 181 reported imports.
What is the average price of aluminium alloy ingots per kg?
The world average declared value was about $2.61 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Canada averaged $2.93 per kg and Malaysia $2.40 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for aluminium alloy ingots?
The HS code for aluminium alloy ingots is subheading 7601.20, in chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 7601 page.
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