Pure aluminium rods trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in pure aluminium rods was worth $1.31 billion in 2024, about 266.0 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 27% since 2017, and down 18% 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 | $1.31B | 266.0K t |
| 2023 | $1.60B | 331.7K t |
| 2022 | $1.92B | 372.6K t |
| 2021 | $1.79B | 409.4K t |
| 2020 | $1.27B | 327.6K t |
| 2019 | $1.42B | 355.3K t |
| 2018 | $2.18B | 841.1K t |
| 2017 | $1.79B | 586.0K t |
Top pure aluminium rods exporting countries
Exports are led by China (12%), Spain (9%) and Saudi Arabia (8%). 136 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 29%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $154.5M | 12% |
| Spain | $113.4M | 8.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $105.0M | 8% |
| Greece | $97.7M | 7.5% |
| Italy | $66.4M | 5.1% |
| United States | $56.6M | 4.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $54.9M | 4.2% |
| Slovakia | $47.9M | 3.7% |
| Malaysia | $43.5M | 3.3% |
| Poland | $42.3M | 3.2% |
| Sweden | $41.3M | 3.2% |
| Germany | $40.1M | 3.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Germany is the biggest buyer with 8% of world imports, ahead of France and the United Arab Emirates. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 20% across 203 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $108.8M | 8.3% |
| France | $86.1M | 6.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $70.9M | 5.4% |
| Egypt | $55.7M | 4.3% |
| Spain | $49.4M | 3.8% |
| Morocco | $39.6M | 3% |
| Mexico | $37.9M | 2.9% |
| Italy | $36.7M | 2.8% |
| Poland | $33.7M | 2.6% |
| Netherlands | $32.4M | 2.5% |
| Slovakia | $31.0M | 2.4% |
| Kuwait | $30.1M | 2.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $4.92 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $7.06 per kg and China $3.25 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 7604.10: Aluminium: (not alloyed), bars, rods and profiles. HS 7604 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most pure aluminium rods?
China exported $154.5 million in 2024, 12% of the world total, followed by Spain (9%) and Saudi Arabia (8%). In all, 136 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most pure aluminium rods?
Germany imported $108.8 million in 2024, 8% of world imports, ahead of France (7%) and the United Arab Emirates (5%). The top three importers together take 20%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in pure aluminium rods?
It was worth $1.31 billion in 2024, about 266.0 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 27% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $2.18 billion. 136 countries reported exports and 203 reported imports.
What is the average price of pure aluminium rods per kg?
The world average declared value was about $4.92 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $7.06 per kg and China $3.25 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 pure aluminium rods?
The HS code for pure aluminium rods is subheading 7604.10, 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 7604 page.
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