India’s aluminium alloy exports hit 1.2Mt as value-added products drive global demand

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India’s aluminium industry is expanding its manufacturing strength and its growing role in global industrial supply chains. This has been highlighted by the gaining momentum in India’s aluminium alloy exports to the global market. The increasing share of value-added products indicates the nation’s steady advancement in technology, quality and production capabilities.

As of 2025, India exported a total of 1.2 million tonnes of unwrought aluminium alloy products to the global market. The export value for FY25-26 reached USD 1.29 billion.

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The top 5 destinations of India’s aluminium alloy exports are:

• Mexico – imported 126,918 tonnes (10.6 per cent of India’s total export volume)
• Brazil – imported 114,633 tonnes (9.58 per cent of India’s total export volume)
• The United States (US) – imported 107,604 tonnes (8.99 per cent of India’s total export volume)
• Japan – imported 92,750 tonnes (7.75 per cent of India’s total export volume)
• Taiwan – imported 90,060 tonnes (7.52 per cent of India’s total export volume)

Strong demand has been recorded from countries like Mexico and Brazil, with their 2021-2025 annual growth rate of imports from India gaining 6 per cent and 1 per cent year-on-year, respectively.  

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Beyond the top five export destinations, Southeast Asian markets such as Malaysia and Vietnam have emerged as significant buyers, highlighting India’s strong export momentum and growing presence in these key consumer markets. The annual export growth rate to Vietnam has increased by 44 per cent, and to Malaysia by 12 per cent from 2021 to 2025.

Global demand is shifting towards higher-value manufactured goods. Global aluminium consumption is expected to maintain a steady upward trajectory, increasing from 101.6 million tonnes in 2024 to 104.01 million tonnes in 2025, before reaching an estimated 106.4-106.8 million tonnes in 2026.

In this scenario, India’s aluminium sector is well positioned to reinforce its reputation as a dependable global supplier, while contributing to export growth and broader industrial development.

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