Aluminium powder trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in aluminium powder was worth $980.8 million in 2024, about 468.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 96% since 2017, and up 11% 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 | $980.8M | 468.2K t |
| 2023 | $885.9M | 400.5K t |
| 2022 | $1.47B | 487.9K t |
| 2021 | $775.6M | 298.8K t |
| 2020 | $491.7M | 185.3K t |
| 2019 | $540.6M | 183.2K t |
| 2018 | $531.0M | 146.0K t |
| 2017 | $500.7M | 141.4K t |
Top aluminium powder exporting countries
The United States is the largest exporter with 24% of world exports, followed by Malaysia and Germany. The top three supply 45% between them, out of 105 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $238.8M | 24% |
| Malaysia | $117.7M | 12% |
| Germany | $87.5M | 8.9% |
| Austria | $60.5M | 6.2% |
| China | $47.8M | 4.9% |
| Australia | $47.8M | 4.9% |
| France | $41.9M | 4.3% |
| United Kingdom | $30.7M | 3.1% |
| Bahrain | $24.3M | 2.5% |
| India | $24.1M | 2.5% |
| Canada | $24.0M | 2.5% |
| South Africa | $21.7M | 2.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Malaysia (29%), China (14%) and Germany (11%). 150 countries imported it, and the top three take 54% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $281.2M | 29% |
| China | $135.7M | 14% |
| Germany | $109.8M | 11% |
| United States | $80.6M | 8.2% |
| South Korea | $39.6M | 4% |
| France | $35.6M | 3.6% |
| Japan | $24.0M | 2.5% |
| Austria | $18.0M | 1.8% |
| India | $17.3M | 1.8% |
| Turkey | $17.0M | 1.7% |
| Netherlands | $14.6M | 1.5% |
| Peru | $14.3M | 1.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $2.09 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $6.55 per kg and the United States $1.25 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 7603: Aluminium; powders and flakes. HS 7603 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most aluminium powder?
The United States exported $238.8 million in 2024, 24% of the world total, followed by Malaysia (12%) and Germany (9%). In all, 105 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most aluminium powder?
Malaysia imported $281.2 million in 2024, 29% of world imports, ahead of China (14%) and Germany (11%). The top three importers together take 54%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in aluminium powder?
It was worth $980.8 million in 2024, about 468.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 96% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $1.47 billion. 105 countries reported exports and 150 reported imports.
What is the average price of aluminium powder per kg?
The world average declared value was about $2.09 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $6.55 per kg and the United States $1.25 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 powder?
The HS code for aluminium powder is heading 7603, in chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 7603 page.
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