Aluminium alloy ingots imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $5.03 billion of aluminium alloy ingots in 2024 (1.71 million tonnes). It ranks 1st of 181 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 7% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $8.43 billion.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.03B | 1.71M t |
| 2023 | $5.40B | 1.78M t |
| 2022 | $8.43B | 2.32M t |
| 2021 | $6.55B | 2.28M t |
| 2020 | $3.20B | 1.55M t |
| 2019 | $4.76B | 1.99M t |
| 2018 | $5.47B | 2.10M t |
| 2017 | $4.84B | 2.13M t |
Where the United States imports aluminium alloy ingots from
One supplier dominates: Canada accounted for 60% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $3.01B | 60% |
| United Arab Emirates | $920.0M | 18% |
| Bahrain | $354.5M | 7.1% |
| Argentina | $181.6M | 3.6% |
| Qatar | $180.8M | 3.6% |
| France | $87.7M | 1.7% |
| India | $81.4M | 1.6% |
| Mexico | $64.2M | 1.3% |
| Australia | $63.9M | 1.3% |
| South Korea | $27.3M | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.94 per kg, close to the world average of $2.61.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aluminium alloy ingots exports from the United States
The United States exported $1.47 billion of aluminium alloy ingots in 2024 (723.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 158 countries. Most of it went to Mexico (47%), Malaysia (29%), Canada (17%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $698.1M | 47% |
| Malaysia | $430.9M | 29% |
| Canada | $252.0M | 17% |
| France | $32.8M | 2.2% |
| Germany | $8.7M | 0.6% |
| Singapore | $8.6M | 0.6% |
| Japan | $8.2M | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $7.0M | 0.5% |
| Hungary | $5.1M | 0.4% |
| China | $5.0M | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States aluminium alloy ingots imports (HS 7601.20): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 7601.20: Aluminium: unwrought, alloys.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium alloy ingots imported by the United States?
The United States imported aluminium alloy ingots worth $5.03 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.71 million tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 181 countries worldwide, with 12% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium alloy ingots to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($3.01 billion), followed by the United Arab Emirates (18%) and Bahrain (7%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. Argentina grew fastest among the top ten, up 23% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium alloy ingots per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.94 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $2.61 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of aluminium alloy ingots to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.84 billion in 2017 to $5.03 billion in 2024, an increase of 4%. The peak was 2022 at $8.43 billion. Over 8 years the average was $5.46 billion a year.
Does the United States also export aluminium alloy ingots?
Yes. The United States exported $1.47 billion worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Malaysia and Canada. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $3.56 billion a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium alloy ingots?
The HS code for aluminium alloy ingots is subheading 7601.20. It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7601 page.
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