Aluminium alloy rods trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in aluminium alloy rods was worth $12.83 billion in 2024, about 2.62 million tonnes. That is an increase of 31% since 2017, and down 5% 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 | $12.83B | 2.62M t |
| 2023 | $13.52B | 2.60M t |
| 2022 | $15.91B | 2.86M t |
| 2021 | $13.18B | 2.87M t |
| 2020 | $9.30B | 2.35M t |
| 2019 | $10.39B | 2.52M t |
| 2018 | $11.90B | 2.78M t |
| 2017 | $9.80B | 2.46M t |
Top aluminium alloy rods exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 14% of world exports, followed by Germany and Turkey. The top three supply 33% between them, out of 158 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.79B | 14% |
| Germany | $1.26B | 9.8% |
| Turkey | $1.14B | 8.9% |
| Spain | $869.1M | 6.8% |
| United States | $817.7M | 6.4% |
| Italy | $737.3M | 5.8% |
| Poland | $574.0M | 4.5% |
| Belgium | $437.9M | 3.4% |
| Netherlands | $433.8M | 3.4% |
| Romania | $331.7M | 2.6% |
| Greece | $306.3M | 2.4% |
| Slovenia | $286.0M | 2.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Germany is the biggest buyer with 15% of world imports, ahead of France and the United States. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 28% across 214 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.88B | 15% |
| France | $876.7M | 6.8% |
| United States | $853.7M | 6.7% |
| United Kingdom | $526.9M | 4.1% |
| Poland | $523.2M | 4.1% |
| Netherlands | $509.1M | 4% |
| Mexico | $463.9M | 3.6% |
| Belgium | $445.4M | 3.5% |
| Czech Republic | $386.8M | 3% |
| Canada | $378.1M | 3% |
| Austria | $293.8M | 2.3% |
| Switzerland | $268.1M | 2.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $4.90 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $6.61 per kg and China $3.58 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 7604.29: Aluminium: alloys, bars, rods and profiles, other than hollow. HS 7604 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most aluminium alloy rods?
China exported $1.79 billion in 2024, 14% of the world total, followed by Germany (10%) and Turkey (9%). 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 rods?
Germany imported $1.88 billion in 2024, 15% of world imports, ahead of France (7%) and the United States (7%). The top three importers together take 28%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in aluminium alloy rods?
It was worth $12.83 billion in 2024, about 2.62 million tonnes. That is an increase of 31% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $15.91 billion. 158 countries reported exports and 214 reported imports.
What is the average price of aluminium alloy rods per kg?
The world average declared value was about $4.90 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $6.61 per kg and China $3.58 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 rods?
The HS code for aluminium alloy rods is subheading 7604.29, 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 7604 page.
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