Aluminum oxide (corundum) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in aluminum oxide (corundum) was worth $1.20 billion in 2024, about 1.13 million tonnes. That is a fall of 1% since 2017, and up 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 | $1.20B | 1.13M t |
| 2023 | $1.15B | 985.9K t |
| 2022 | $1.59B | 1.28M t |
| 2021 | $1.45B | 1.26M t |
| 2020 | $987.7M | 971.0K t |
| 2019 | $1.27B | 1.26M t |
| 2018 | $1.41B | 1.39M t |
| 2017 | $1.22B | 1.42M t |
Top aluminum oxide (corundum) exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 56% of world exports, followed by Austria and Germany. The top three supply 69% between them, out of 67 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $670.3M | 56% |
| Austria | $81.7M | 6.8% |
| Germany | $73.4M | 6.1% |
| France | $52.9M | 4.4% |
| United States | $47.0M | 3.9% |
| Hungary | $31.6M | 2.6% |
| Slovenia | $28.8M | 2.4% |
| Italy | $28.0M | 2.3% |
| Bahrain | $27.5M | 2.3% |
| Brazil | $24.8M | 2.1% |
| Japan | $19.0M | 1.6% |
| Canada | $18.6M | 1.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Germany is the biggest buyer with 13% of world imports, ahead of the United States and Japan. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 35% across 149 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $160.6M | 13% |
| United States | $153.8M | 13% |
| Japan | $111.5M | 9.3% |
| South Korea | $83.7M | 7% |
| Netherlands | $67.6M | 5.6% |
| Austria | $66.4M | 5.5% |
| Turkey | $55.7M | 4.6% |
| Italy | $51.1M | 4.2% |
| Poland | $38.5M | 3.2% |
| India | $28.4M | 2.4% |
| France | $28.1M | 2.3% |
| Russia | $26.3M | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.06 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $2.85 per kg and China $0.89 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 2818.10: Aluminium oxide: artificial corundum. HS 2818 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most aluminum oxide (corundum)?
China exported $670.3 million in 2024, 56% of the world total, followed by Austria (7%) and Germany (6%). In all, 67 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most aluminum oxide (corundum)?
Germany imported $160.6 million in 2024, 13% of world imports, ahead of the United States (13%) and Japan (9%). The top three importers together take 35%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in aluminum oxide (corundum)?
It was worth $1.20 billion in 2024, about 1.13 million tonnes. That is a fall of 1% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $1.59 billion. 67 countries reported exports and 149 reported imports.
What is the average price of aluminum oxide (corundum) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.06 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $2.85 per kg and China $0.89 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for aluminum oxide (corundum)?
The HS code for aluminum oxide (corundum) is subheading 2818.10, in chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 2818 page.
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