Pure aluminium ingots trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in pure aluminium ingots was worth $38.18 billion in 2024, about 15.13 million tonnes. That is an increase of 39% since 2017, and up 1% 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 | $38.18B | 15.13M t |
| 2023 | $37.82B | 15.15M t |
| 2022 | $41.96B | 14.34M t |
| 2021 | $38.54B | 15.82M t |
| 2020 | $26.71B | 13.99M t |
| 2019 | $25.41B | 12.62M t |
| 2018 | $30.15B | 12.61M t |
| 2017 | $27.44B | 13.16M t |
Top pure aluminium ingots exporting countries
Exports are led by Russia (14%), Canada (13%) and India (9%). 128 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 36%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $5.34B | 14% |
| Canada | $4.99B | 13% |
| India | $3.50B | 9.2% |
| Australia | $3.41B | 8.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.31B | 6.1% |
| South Africa | $2.11B | 5.5% |
| Netherlands | $1.88B | 4.9% |
| Malaysia | $1.84B | 4.8% |
| Mozambique | $1.82B | 4.8% |
| Iceland | $1.54B | 4% |
| Brazil | $980.9M | 2.6% |
| Kazakhstan | $865.3M | 2.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (16%), China (13%) and South Korea (7%). 155 countries imported it, and the top three take 37% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $6.12B | 16% |
| China | $5.08B | 13% |
| South Korea | $2.83B | 7.4% |
| Turkey | $2.70B | 7.1% |
| Japan | $2.54B | 6.7% |
| Netherlands | $2.38B | 6.2% |
| Germany | $1.84B | 4.8% |
| Italy | $1.72B | 4.5% |
| Malaysia | $1.29B | 3.4% |
| Vietnam | $976.6M | 2.6% |
| Mexico | $874.2M | 2.3% |
| Thailand | $869.9M | 2.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $2.52 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Netherlands averaged $2.73 per kg and Malaysia $2.44 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 7601.10: Aluminium: unwrought, (not alloyed). HS 7601 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most pure aluminium ingots?
Russia exported $5.34 billion in 2024, 14% of the world total, followed by Canada (13%) and India (9%). In all, 128 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most pure aluminium ingots?
The United States imported $6.12 billion in 2024, 16% of world imports, ahead of China (13%) and South Korea (7%). The top three importers together take 37%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in pure aluminium ingots?
It was worth $38.18 billion in 2024, about 15.13 million tonnes. That is an increase of 39% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $41.96 billion. 128 countries reported exports and 155 reported imports.
What is the average price of pure aluminium ingots per kg?
The world average declared value was about $2.52 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Netherlands averaged $2.73 per kg and Malaysia $2.44 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 pure aluminium ingots?
The HS code for pure aluminium ingots is subheading 7601.10, 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 7601 page.
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