Aluminium oxide trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in aluminium oxide was worth $20.98 billion in 2024, about 42.11 million tonnes. That is an increase of 36% since 2017, and up 23% 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 | $20.98B | 42.11M t |
| 2023 | $17.11B | 35.83M t |
| 2022 | $19.90B | 40.90M t |
| 2021 | $17.12B | 41.02M t |
| 2020 | $14.51B | 41.94M t |
| 2019 | $18.86B | 43.94M t |
| 2018 | $20.85B | 41.23M t |
| 2017 | $15.43B | 39.95M t |
Top aluminium oxide exporting countries
Australia is the largest exporter with 29% of world exports, followed by Brazil and China. The top three supply 57% between them, out of 111 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $6.16B | 29% |
| Brazil | $3.65B | 17% |
| China | $2.09B | 10% |
| Indonesia | $1.96B | 9.4% |
| India | $948.8M | 4.5% |
| Germany | $912.2M | 4.4% |
| Ireland | $780.5M | 3.7% |
| United States | $576.4M | 2.8% |
| Vietnam | $562.7M | 2.7% |
| Kazakhstan | $459.0M | 2.2% |
| Jamaica | $408.2M | 2% |
| Spain | $346.8M | 1.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Russia is the biggest buyer with 11% of world imports, ahead of Canada and the United Arab Emirates. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 28% across 180 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $2.26B | 11% |
| Canada | $2.23B | 11% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.37B | 6.5% |
| Bahrain | $1.30B | 6.2% |
| Norway | $1.13B | 5.4% |
| United States | $1.04B | 5% |
| India | $1.02B | 4.9% |
| Malaysia | $867.8M | 4.1% |
| China | $840.1M | 4% |
| Iceland | $720.1M | 3.4% |
| South Africa | $676.2M | 3.2% |
| Oman | $672.2M | 3.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.50 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $2.40 per kg and Australia $0.42 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 2818: Aluminium oxide (including artificial corundum); aluminium hydroxide. HS 2818 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most aluminium oxide?
Australia exported $6.16 billion in 2024, 29% of the world total, followed by Brazil (17%) and China (10%). In all, 111 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most aluminium oxide?
Russia imported $2.26 billion in 2024, 11% of world imports, ahead of Canada (11%) and the United Arab Emirates (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 oxide?
It was worth $20.98 billion in 2024, about 42.11 million tonnes. That is an increase of 36% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 111 countries reported exports and 180 reported imports.
What is the average price of aluminium oxide per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.50 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $2.40 per kg and Australia $0.42 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for aluminium oxide?
The HS code for aluminium oxide is heading 2818, in chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 2818 page.
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