How much aluminum does Russia produce and export?
Russia is the 3rd largest producer of aluminum: 3.9 million tonnes in 2025, 5.3% of the world's 74 million tonnes (USGS MCS). It is the 3rd largest exporter by value: $7.3 billion in 2024, 9.1% of world exports of unwrought aluminum (HS 7601) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is China, which takes 52% of its aluminum exports by value.
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Russia's aluminum production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3.9 million tonnes | 5.3% | — | 2025 |
USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries, MCS 2026.
Russia's aluminum exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | $7.3 billion | 9.1% | 2.8 million t | $2,546 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 7601 (Unwrought aluminium).
Where Russia's aluminum goes
| Destination | Value | Share of Russia's exports |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.8B | 52% |
| South Korea | $863M | 12% |
| Turkey (Türkiye) | $818M | 11% |
| Japan | $165M | 2.3% |
| Other Asia, nes | $155M | 2.1% |
The aluminum price Russia 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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