Rising to a series high
China Unwrought Aluminium Export moved from 1,176 USD Million in 2015 to 1,560 USD Million in 2025 (+32.7%), an average of +2.9% a year. The series high was 1,560 USD Million in 2025 and the low 416.9 USD Million in 2021.
What China Unwrought Aluminium Export shows
China Unwrought Aluminium Export was 1,560 USD Million in 2025, up 65.6% on 2024. The Unwrought Aluminium Export dataset for China provides comprehensive insight into the country's primary aluminium export performance and its role in the global aluminium industry.
A 73.3% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2025) and low (2021) is 1,143 USD Million. The sharpest single-year move was +214.9% in 2022.
Ranks 11 of 42 countries covered
Among the 42 countries in this dataset, China ranks 11 for 2025, behind Russia (9,723 USD Million) and Canada (7,486 USD Million). It accounts for 2% of the global total in 2025.
Full series
China Unwrought Aluminium Export by year
Complete annual series with year-on-year change. Values are reported in USD Million.
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| Year | USD Million | Change vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025Peak | 1,560 | +65.6% |
| 2024 | 942.2 | −5.1% |
| 2023 | 992.8 | −24.4% |
| 2022 | 1,313 | +214.9% |
| 2021 Trough | 416.9 | −0.5% |
| 2020 | 419.1 | −61.9% |
| 2019 | 1,101 | −9.5% |
| 2018 | 1,216 | +14.3% |
| 2017 | 1,064 | +13.1% |
| 2016 | 941.3 | −19.9% |
| 2015 | 1,176 | — |
Regional context
How China compares in Asia
Unwrought Aluminium Export by country, 2025, USD Million. China is highlighted.
1India4,198
2Qatar1,947
3Indonesia1,597
4China1,560
5South korea610
6Oman607.1
7Saudi Arabia449.9
8Thailand424
Data definition
Inclusions and exclusions
Unwrought Aluminium Export — – Unwrought Aluminium Export refers to the total monetary value of unwrought aluminium exported by a country during a specified period, measured in current U.S. dollars. The indicator is based on Harmonized System (HS) Code 7601, which covers aluminium in its primary, unworked form, including non-alloyed and alloyed aluminium. It reflects a country's export performance in primary aluminium and its participation in the global aluminium trade.
The data includes exports of products classified under HS Code 7601, including non-alloyed unwrought aluminium, unwrought aluminium alloys, primary aluminium in ingots, billets, slabs, sows, T-bars, and other unworked forms. It covers exports recorded by official customs authorities and reported through the International Trade Centre (ITC) Trade Map based on UN Comtrade national customs statistics.
The data excludes aluminium products that have undergone further processing, such as aluminium bars, rods, wire, plates, sheets, strips, foil, tubes, pipes, structures, castings, fabricated products, and finished aluminium goods classified under other HS codes. It also excludes aluminium scrap and waste (HS 7602), domestic production not exported, and informal or unrecorded export transactions not captured by official customs statistics.
About this indicator
Unwrought Aluminium Export — – Unwrought Aluminium Export refers to the total monetary value of unwrought aluminium exported by a country during a specified period, measured in current U.S. dollars. The indicator is based on Harmonized System (HS) Code 7601, which covers aluminium in its primary, unworked form, including non-alloyed and alloyed aluminium. It reflects a country's export performance in primary aluminium and its participation in the global aluminium trade.
Reported in USD Million, the dataset tracks annual export values between 2015 and 2025, serving as an important benchmark for evaluating export competitiveness, industrial production, international trade dynamics, supply chain resilience, and global demand across construction, automotive, packaging, electrical, and manufacturing industries.
Based on the validated data, China's unwrought aluminium exports experienced notable fluctuations during the period. Export value declined from USD 1,175.52 million in 2015 to USD 941.34 million in 2016, before recovering to USD 1,216.34 million in 2018. Exports moderated to USD 1,100.53 million in 2019 and dropped sharply to USD 419.07 million in 2020, remaining almost unchanged at USD 416.92 million in 2021. Export performance rebounded significantly to USD 1,312.76 million in 2022, reflecting stronger global demand and improving market conditions. Although exports eased to USD 992.79 million in 2023 and USD 942.17 million in 2024, they surged to a period high of USD 1,559.81 million in 2025, highlighting renewed export strength and improved international competitiveness.
Overall, the dataset provides valuable insights into China's aluminium export performance, international trade competitiveness, and industrial production trends. It supports global benchmarking of unwrought aluminium exports, evaluation of commodity trade dynamics, and assessment of manufacturing sector performance. Policymakers, aluminium producers, exporters, manufacturers, investors, and researchers can use the data to analyze export trends, monitor international demand, forecast future export performance, assess commodity price cycles, and develop evidence-based strategies that strengthen industrial competitiveness, expand export opportunities, and support sustainable long-term economic growth.
- Indicator
- Unwrought Aluminium Export
- Country
- China
- Region
- Asia
- Unit
- USD Million
- Coverage
- 2015–2025, annual
- Category
- Materials and Chemical
- Last updated
- July 2026
- Source
- legacy.trademap.org
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Frequently asked questions
What is China Unwrought Aluminium Export?
Definition – Unwrought Aluminium Export refers to the total monetary value of unwrought aluminium exported by a country during a specified period, measured in current U.S. dollars. The indicator is based on Harmonized System (HS) Code 7601, which covers aluminium in its primary, unworked form, including non-alloyed and alloyed aluminium. It reflects a country's export performance in primary aluminium and its participation in the global aluminium trade.
What was China Unwrought Aluminium Export in 2025?
China Unwrought Aluminium Export was 1,560 USD Million in 2025, up 65.6% on 2024.
How has China Unwrought Aluminium Export changed between 2015 and 2025?
China Unwrought Aluminium Export moved from 1,176 USD Million in 2015 to 1,560 USD Million in 2025 (+32.7%), an average of +2.9% a year. The series high was 1,560 USD Million in 2025 and the low 416.9 USD Million in 2021.
Which year had the highest and lowest China Unwrought Aluminium Export?
The highest value was 1,560 USD Million in 2025 and the lowest was 416.9 USD Million in 2021.
What does the China Unwrought Aluminium Export data include and exclude?
Included: The data includes exports of products classified under HS Code 7601, including non-alloyed unwrought aluminium, unwrought aluminium alloys, primary aluminium in ingots, billets, slabs, sows, T-bars, and other unworked forms. It covers exports recorded by official customs authorities and reported through the International Trade Centre (ITC) Trade Map based on UN Comtrade national customs statistics. Excluded: The data excludes aluminium products that have undergone further processing, such as aluminium bars, rods, wire, plates, sheets, strips, foil, tubes, pipes, structures, castings, fabricated products, and finished aluminium goods classified under other HS codes. It also excludes aluminium scrap and waste (HS 7602), domestic production not exported, and informal or unrecorded export transactions not captured by official customs statistics.
Where does the China Unwrought Aluminium Export data come from?
The series is sourced from legacy.trademap.org (https://legacy.trademap.org/Country_SelProduct_TS.aspx?nvpm=1%7c%7c%7c%7c%7c7601%7c%7c%7c4%7c1%7c1%7c2%7c2%7c1%7c2%7c1%7c1%7c23). It covers 2015–2025 and is reported in USD Million.
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