Summary of China's aluminum industry chain import and export data in August
September 18, 2025
The latest data from the General Administration of Customs shows that in August 2025, China exported 530,000 tons of unrolled aluminum and aluminum products, a year-on-year decrease of 10.2%. From January to August, the cumulative export volume was 4 million tons, a year-on-year decrease of 8.2%.
In August, China exported 180,000 tons of alumina, up 26.0% year-on-year. From January to August, the cumulative export volume reached 1.75 million tons, representing a year-on-year growth of 59.3%.
In August, China imported 320,000 tons of unrolled aluminum and aluminum products, up 12.9% year-on-year. From January to August, the cumulative imports reached 2.65 million tons, representing a year-on-year increase of 2.7%.
In August, China imported 18.29 million tons of bauxite and its concentrates, up 18.2% year-on-year. From January to August, a total of 141.5 million tons of bauxite and its concentrates were imported, representing a year-on-year increase of 31.4%.
