In April, net alumina exports reached 252,200 mt, with a significant decrease expected in net exports in May.

Published: May 20, 2025 13:50

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According to China Customs, in April 2025, China exported 262,900 mt of alumina, up 101.6% YoY; imported 10,700 mt of alumina, down 90.1% YoY; and had a net alumina import of -252,200 mt in April.
From January to April 2025, China's cumulative alumina imports reached 99,500 mt, down 90.6% YoY; cumulative alumina exports reached 964,500 mt, up 74.7% YoY; and cumulative net alumina imports stood at -865,000 mt. (Based on the 8-digit HS code: 28182000)
In April 2025, some export orders concluded during the previous period when China's alumina export window was open were still being executed, and China's monthly alumina exports remained high. However, as May began, the impact of previous export orders was expected to further diminish, and alumina exports were projected to decrease further. Meanwhile, it was reported that some long-term alumina import contracts had arrived, and alumina imports were expected to increase in May. As a result, the monthly net alumina exports in May were anticipated to significantly decrease.

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