How much aluminum does China produce?
China is the largest producer of aluminum: 45 million tonnes in 2025, 61% of the world's 74 million tonnes (USGS MCS).
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China's aluminum production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 45 million tonnes | 61% | — | 2025 |
USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries, MCS 2026.
China as a buyer of aluminum
China imported $7.8 billion of unwrought aluminum (HS 7601) in 2024, 9.8% of world imports, ranked #2. Of its $7.8 billion of aluminum imports in 2024, 48% came from Russia and 19% from Malaysia, among 95 suppliers. Largest sources: Russia (48%), Malaysia (19%), Indonesia (5.9%), Thailand (4.3%), India (3.8%).
The aluminum price China 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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