Domestic Primary Aluminum Imports Decline, Exports Increase in June 2026

Primary Aluminum Imports

Data from the General Administration of Customs indicates domestic primary aluminum imports stood at approximately 167,000 tonnes in June 2026, down 19.7% month-on-month and 13.1% year-on-year. Cumulative domestic primary aluminum imports for January-June 2026 totalled around 1.286 million tonnes, rising 2.9% year on year.

Primary Aluminum Exports

Per customs data, domestic primary aluminum exports reached roughly 38,000 tonnes in June 2026, climbing 73.1% month-on-month and 95.4% year-on-year. Cumulative primary aluminum exports from January to June 2026 hit about 113,000 tonnes, representing a year-on-year growth of around 31.8%.

(The above import and export statistics are based on HS codes 76011090 and 76011010)