Aluminium products trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in aluminium products was worth $22.94 billion in 2024, about 2.11 million tonnes. That is an increase of 38% 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 | $22.94B | 2.11M t |
| 2023 | $22.21B | 2.13M t |
| 2022 | $23.15B | 2.22M t |
| 2021 | $21.27B | 2.20M t |
| 2020 | $17.19B | 1.76M t |
| 2019 | $18.14B | 1.90M t |
| 2018 | $19.13B | 1.97M t |
| 2017 | $16.60B | 1.82M t |
Top aluminium products exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 27% of world exports, followed by Germany and the United States. The top three supply 43% between them, out of 209 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.26B | 27% |
| Germany | $1.82B | 8% |
| United States | $1.69B | 7.4% |
| Italy | $1.68B | 7.3% |
| Poland | $824.4M | 3.6% |
| Malaysia | $741.0M | 3.2% |
| France | $677.1M | 3% |
| Mexico | $621.3M | 2.7% |
| Czech Republic | $580.0M | 2.5% |
| Austria | $537.1M | 2.3% |
| Japan | $527.7M | 2.3% |
| Spain | $492.5M | 2.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Germany (12%), the United States (12%) and Mexico (5%). 225 countries imported it, and the top three take 30% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.80B | 12% |
| United States | $2.77B | 12% |
| Mexico | $1.22B | 5.3% |
| France | $1.14B | 5% |
| China | $908.8M | 4% |
| Thailand | $789.8M | 3.4% |
| Poland | $666.2M | 2.9% |
| Czech Republic | $621.4M | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $602.9M | 2.6% |
| Singapore | $573.2M | 2.5% |
| South Korea | $550.3M | 2.4% |
| Italy | $510.5M | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $10.87 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $28.52 per kg and China $7.47 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 7616: Aluminium; articles n.e.c. in chapter 76. HS 7616 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most aluminium products?
China exported $6.26 billion in 2024, 27% of the world total, followed by Germany (8%) and the United States (7%). In all, 209 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most aluminium products?
Germany imported $2.80 billion in 2024, 12% of world imports, ahead of the United States (12%) and Mexico (5%). The top three importers together take 30%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in aluminium products?
It was worth $22.94 billion in 2024, about 2.11 million tonnes. That is an increase of 38% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $23.15 billion. 209 countries reported exports and 225 reported imports.
What is the average price of aluminium products per kg?
The world average declared value was about $10.87 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $28.52 per kg and China $7.47 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 products?
The HS code for aluminium products is heading 7616, 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 7616 page.
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