In May 2025, China exported 207,800 tonnes of alumina, up 104.6 per cent Y-o-Y; imported 67,500 tonnes of alumina, down 26.3 per cent Y-o-Y; and had a net import of -140,300 tonnes of alumina in May.
From January to May 2025, China's cumulative imports of alumina reached 167,000 tonnes, down 85.4 per cent Y-o-Y; cumulative exports of alumina amounted to 1.1723 million tonnes, up 79.4 per cent Y-o-Y; and cumulative net imports of alumina stood at -1.0053 million tonnes.
(Based on 8-digit HS code: 28182000)
In May 2025, the portion of China's alumina exports to Russia accounted for 88.28 per cent of the total export volume, with Russia remaining the primary destination for China's alumina exports. From January to May 2025, China exported a cumulative 780,000 tonnes of alumina to Russia, accounting for 66.6 per cent of the total export volume. In June, China's alumina export window remained closed, and Russia was still expected to be the main destination for China's alumina exports. In June, domestic alumina import profits mainly hovered around the break-even line, and imports of alumina into China were anticipated. However, overall, alumina was expected to maintain a net export pattern.
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