Pure aluminium ingots imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported pure aluminium ingots worth $6.12 billion (2.31 million tonnes). It ranks 1st of 155 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 5% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $6.12B | 2.31M t |
| 2023 | $6.41B | 2.38M t |
| 2022 | $6.79B | 2.11M t |
| 2021 | $5.19B | 1.83M t |
| 2020 | $3.70B | 1.96M t |
| 2019 | $4.00B | 1.92M t |
| 2018 | $4.30B | 1.84M t |
| 2017 | $6.00B | 3.00M t |
Where the United States imports pure aluminium ingots from
One supplier dominates: Canada accounted for 75% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $4.61B | 75% |
| South Africa | $410.3M | 6.7% |
| Argentina | $296.6M | 4.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $296.1M | 4.8% |
| Australia | $159.6M | 2.6% |
| Malaysia | $135.5M | 2.2% |
| Bahrain | $67.7M | 1.1% |
| India | $59.3M | 1% |
| Indonesia | $39.8M | 0.7% |
| Brazil | $18.6M | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.65 per kg, close to the world average of $2.52.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pure aluminium ingots exports from the United States
The United States exported $176.8 million of pure aluminium ingots in 2024 (181.2 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Malaysia accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Malaysia grew fastest (+219% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $101.5M | 57% |
| Mexico | $25.9M | 15% |
| Austria | $25.2M | 14% |
| Canada | $10.1M | 5.7% |
| Singapore | $3.4M | 1.9% |
| Thailand | $1.8M | 1% |
| Australia | $1.8M | 1% |
| China | $1.1M | 0.6% |
| South Korea | $897K | 0.5% |
| Japan | $797K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States pure aluminium ingots imports (HS 7601.10): 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 7601.10: Aluminium: unwrought, (not alloyed).
Common questions
What is the value of pure aluminium ingots imported by the United States?
The United States imported pure aluminium ingots worth $6.12 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.31 million tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 155 countries worldwide, with 16% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply pure aluminium ingots to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($4.61 billion), followed by South Africa (7%) and Argentina (5%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 213% on the year.
What is the average import price of pure aluminium ingots per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.65 per kg in 2024, 5% above the world average of $2.52 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of pure aluminium ingots to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.00 billion in 2017 to $6.12 billion in 2024, an increase of 2%. The peak was 2022 at $6.79 billion. Over 8 years the average was $5.31 billion a year.
Does the United States also export pure aluminium ingots?
Yes. The United States exported $176.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Malaysia, Mexico and Austria. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $5.94 billion a year.
What is the HS code for pure aluminium ingots?
The HS code for pure aluminium ingots is subheading 7601.10. 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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