In December 2024, domestic primary aluminum imports were approximately 161,400 mt, up 7.1% MoM and down 7.8% YoY [SMM data].

According to data from the General Administration of Customs, in December 2024, China's primary aluminum imports were approximately 1.614 million mt, up 7.1% MoM but down 7.8% YoY. From January to December, the cumulative primary aluminum imports totaled approximately 2.136 million mt, up 38.5% YoY. Import data by aluminum content classification: Import data by trade mode: Import data by country of origin: (Source: SMM, China Customs)