[SMM News Flash: In October, China's net imports of primary aluminum reached 223,800 mt ]

Primary Aluminum Imports: According to data from the General Administration of Customs, China's primary aluminum imports in October 2025 were approximately 248,400 mt, up 0.6% MoM and 42.1% YoY. The cumulative primary aluminum import volume from January to October reached about 2.2108 million mt, up 21.2% YoY.

Primary Aluminum Exports: According to data from the General Administration of Customs, China's primary aluminum exports in October 2025 were approximately 24,600 mt, down 15.2% MoM and up 54.2% YoY. The cumulative primary aluminum export volume from January to October totaled about 206,900 mt, up roughly 131.1% YoY.

Primary Aluminum Net Imports: China's net imports of primary aluminum in October 2025 were 223,800 mt, up 2.7% MoM and 40.9% YoY. The cumulative net imports of primary aluminum from January to October were approximately 2.0039 million mt, up 15.5% YoY. (The above import and export data are based on HS codes 76011090 and 76011010.)