Domestic Primary Aluminum Imports and Exports Rise in April 2026, Showing Year-on-Year Growth

Published: May 20, 2026 11:26

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Primary Aluminum Imports

According to data from the General Administration of Customs, domestic primary aluminum imports reached approximately 265,000 tons in April 2026, rising 4.1% month-on-month and 5.9% year-on-year. The total domestic import volume from January to April 2026 stood at around 911,000 tons, up 9.2% year-on-year.

Primary Aluminum Exports

Per statistics released by the General Administration of Customs, domestic primary aluminum exports were about 16,000 tons in April 2026, growing 6.3% month-on-month and 13.7% year-on-year. The cumulative export volume in the first four months of 2026 hit roughly 54,000 tons, with a year-on-year increase of about 55.1%.

(The above import and export data are based on HS Codes: 76011090 and 76011010)

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