Pakistan's aluminium ore exports to China hit record $14M

Pakistan’s aluminium ore exports to China hit a record USD 14.16 million in 2025, a stunning leap that underscores the shifting dynamics of bilateral trade and industrial demand.

Data from China’s General Administration of Customs (GACC) shows that aluminium ores and concentrates surged from just USD 0.29 million, marking an eye-popping increase of more than 4,700 per cent as Chinese industries ramp up production of electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, and lightweight components.

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This boom in aluminium ore follows broader diversification in Pakistan’s mineral exports to China, where copper remains dominant, with copper and related products reaching USD 1.14 billion and copper ore concentrates over USD 11 million in 2025. Iron ore and concentrates stayed strong above USD 101 million, while zinc ore and concentrates hit USD 110.90 million, and chromium ore reached USD 89.43 million, reflecting steady Chinese demand across construction, automotive, and steel sectors.

Analysts say this trend signals Pakistan’s growing role as a diversified supplier to China’s industrial and green-energy supply chains, not just a source of raw ores. Experts note that rising exports of processed goods like USD 30.35 million in aluminium and articles thereof contribute value beyond extraction.

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