Higher over the period
Global Unwrought Aluminium Export moved from 46,476 USD Million in 2015 to 78,393 USD Million in 2025 (+68.7%), an average of +5.4% a year. The series high was 87,905 USD Million in 2022 and the low 42,794 USD Million in 2016.
What Global Unwrought Aluminium Export shows
Global Unwrought Aluminium Export was 78,393 USD Million in 2025, up 9.2% on 2024. The Global Unwrought Aluminium Export dataset provides a comprehensive overview of worldwide primary aluminium export performance and international trade trends between 2015 and 2025.
A 51.3% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2022) and low (2016) is 45,111 USD Million. The sharpest single-year move was +62.7% in 2021.
Russia leads among 42 countries covered
Of the 42 countries in this dataset, Russia, Canada and India have the highest values in 2025 (9,723, 7,486, 4,198 USD Million respectively).
Country ranking
Unwrought Aluminium Export by country, 2025
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| Rank↕ | Country↕ | Share of top | USD Million↕ | vs 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russia | 9,723 | +39.6% | |
| 2 | Canada | 7,486 | −9.5% | |
| 3 | India | 4,198 | −14% | |
| 4 | Norway | 4,155 | +9.6% | |
| 5 | Australia | 4,075 | +6.5% | |
| 6 | Netherlands | 2,644 | +4.6% | |
| 7 | Qatar | 1,947 | +8.5% | |
| 8 | Italy | 1,858 | +10.2% | |
| 9 | South Africa | 1,778 | +16.3% | |
| 10 | Indonesia | 1,597 | +63.8% | |
| 11 | China | 1,560 | +65.6% | |
| 12 | Germany | 1,412 | +12.8% | |
| 13 | U.S. | 1,157 | −32.3% | |
| 14 | Brazil | 832.5 | +13.6% | |
| 15 | France | 805.3 | −2.4% | |
| 16 | UK | 798.6 | +18.5% | |
| 17 | Spain | 696.6 | −11.9% | |
| 18 | Sweden | 674.3 | +20.6% | |
| 19 | South korea | 610 | −13.4% | |
| 20 | Oman | 607.1 | +1.6% | |
| 21 | Denmark | 559.4 | +19.5% | |
| 22 | Saudi Arabia | 449.9 | −28.2% | |
| 23 | Thailand | 424 | −2.8% | |
| 24 | Egypt | 404.1 | +2.8% | |
| 25 | Vietnam | 286.8 | −32.7% | |
| 26 | Nigeria | 202.2 | −36.7% | |
| 27 | Switzerland | 114.9 | −18.9% | |
| 28 | Belgium | 57.62 | −0.6% | |
| 29 | Japan | 51.81 | −2.6% | |
| 30 | Mexico | 47.74 | −38.5% | |
| 31 | Singapore | 30.92 | −79.5% | |
| 32 | Philippines | 29.87 | +31.7% | |
| 33 | Portugal | 27.80 | +11.8% | |
| 34 | Uzbekistan | 20.20 | +78.4% | |
| 35 | Finland | 2.87 | −83.6% | |
| 36 | Colombia | 2.35 | −17.1% | |
| 37 | Algeria | 1.64 | +86.6% | |
| 38 | Kuwait | 0.896 | +216.6% | |
| 39 | Chile | 0.619 | −23.9% | |
| 40 | Kenya | 0.387 | −2.8% | |
| 41 | Peru | 0.0540 | −87.2% | |
| 42 | Sri Lanka | 0.00100 | −99.8% |
Full series
Global 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 78,393 | +9.2% |
| 2024 | 71,809 | +0.6% |
| 2023 | 71,401 | −18.8% |
| 2022Peak | 87,905 | +18% |
| 2021 | 74,505 | +62.7% |
| 2020 | 45,784 | −3.8% |
| 2019 | 47,597 | −12.9% |
| 2018 | 54,650 | +6.3% |
| 2017 | 51,387 | +20.1% |
| 2016 Trough | 42,794 | −7.9% |
| 2015 | 46,476 | — |
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 Billion, the dataset serves as a reliable benchmark for evaluating global export competitiveness, industrial production, supply chain resilience, and demand across the construction, automotive, aerospace, electrical, packaging, and manufacturing sectors. Based on the data, global unwrought aluminium exports experienced significant fluctuations during the review period. Export value increased from USD 46.48 billion in 2015 to USD 54.65 billion in 2018, before declining to USD 47.60 billion in 2019 and USD 45.78 billion in 2020 amid weaker industrial activity and global trade disruptions. A strong recovery followed, with exports rising to USD 74.51 billion in 2021 and reaching a record USD 87.90 billion in 2022, supported by stronger international demand, recovering supply chains, and favourable aluminium prices. Export values moderated to USD 71.40 billion in 2023, remained stable at USD 71.81 billion in 2024, and recovered to USD 78.39 billion in 2025, demonstrating resilient global trade despite changing market conditions. Among the leading exporters, Canada reached USD 9.30 billion in 2022 before recording USD 7.49 billion in 2025, while India expanded exports from USD 1.52 billion in 2015 to USD 7.08 billion in 2022. Norway also maintained a strong export position, increasing from USD 2.65 billion to USD 4.16 billion over the period. Overall, the dataset provides valuable insights into global aluminium export performance, trade competitiveness, and industrial development. It supports international benchmarking, commodity trade analysis, and forecasting. Policymakers, producers, exporters, investors, and researchers can use the dataset to evaluate export opportunities, monitor global demand, forecast market trends, and develop strategies that strengthen industrial competitiveness, improve supply chain resilience, and support sustainable long-term economic growth.
- Indicator
- Unwrought Aluminium Export
- Region
- Global
- 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 Global 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 Global Unwrought Aluminium Export in 2025?
Global Unwrought Aluminium Export was 78,393 USD Million in 2025, up 9.2% on 2024.
How has Global Unwrought Aluminium Export changed between 2015 and 2025?
Global Unwrought Aluminium Export moved from 46,476 USD Million in 2015 to 78,393 USD Million in 2025 (+68.7%), an average of +5.4% a year. The series high was 87,905 USD Million in 2022 and the low 42,794 USD Million in 2016.
Which year had the highest and lowest Global Unwrought Aluminium Export?
The highest value was 87,905 USD Million in 2022 and the lowest was 42,794 USD Million in 2016.
What does the Global 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 Global 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%7c1). It covers 2015–2025 and is reported in USD Million.
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