How much aluminum does United Arab Emirates produce and export?
United Arab Emirates is the 5th largest producer of aluminum: 2.7 million tonnes in 2025, 3.6% of the world's 74 million tonnes (USGS MCS). It is the 2nd largest exporter by value: $7.4 billion in 2024, 9.3% of world exports of unwrought aluminum (HS 7601) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is the United States, which takes 17% of its aluminum exports by value.
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United Arab Emirates's aluminum production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 2.7 million tonnes | 3.6% | — | 2025 |
USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries, MCS 2026.
United Arab Emirates's aluminum exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | $7.4 billion | 9.3% | 2.8 million t | $2,646 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 7601 (Unwrought aluminium).
Where United Arab Emirates's aluminum goes
| Destination | Value | Share of United Arab Emirates's exports |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.2B | 17% |
| Japan | $975M | 13% |
| Turkey (Türkiye) | $875M | 12% |
| Mexico | $570M | 7.7% |
| Germany | $504M | 6.8% |
The aluminum price United Arab Emirates sells into
The benchmark price, LME cash, high grade, was $3,283/t in September 2026, up 24% over twelve months. Its five-year volatility is 19% a year, calmer in 79% of its earlier five-year windows. A single country's export price can differ from the benchmark: see trade price against benchmark. Monthly averages lag the market and are not investment advice. Aluminum price history.
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