Countries ranked by total primary aluminium smelter production in 2025, measured in million metric tonnes according to International Aluminium Institute monthly statistics. China accounts for approximately 58% of global primary aluminium pr...
About: Countries by Primary Aluminium Production 2025
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Countries ranked by total primary aluminium smelter production in 2025, measured in million metric tonnes according to International Aluminium Institute monthly statistics. China accounts for approximately 58% of global primary aluminium production — a dominance built on the country's enormous installed smelting capacity, access to cheap coal-fired electricity that drives the energy-intensive electrolytic reduction process, and government strategic designation of aluminium as a foundational material for the automotive, construction, aerospace, and packaging industries underpinning Chinese industrial output. This concentration has repeatedly triggered anti-dumping investigations from Western aluminium producers who argue that subsidised Chinese electricity prices make fair competition structurally impossible, a dispute that has driven aluminium tariffs and trade restrictions across multiple jurisdictions.
Key Findings
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China leads with 43 in 2025.
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Average value in 2025: 8 · median: 3.
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Gap in 2025: China is 30.7× larger than Bahrain.
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Countries by Primary Aluminium Production 2025
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Data Points
8
8 categories
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1 year
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Top Value
43
China
Primary Aluminium Production (Million Tonnes) · 2025
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Metrics
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Primary Aluminium Production (Million Tonnes)
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Period
2025
Single year snapshot
Category Rankings
Ranked by 2025 value · vs. 2025| # | Category | 2025 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | China | 43 | 43 | +0% |
| 🥈 | India | 4 | 4 | +0% |
| 🥉 | Russia | 4 | 4 | +0% |
| 4 | Canada | 3 | 3 | +0% |
| 5 | UAE | 3 | 3 | +0% |
| 6 | Australia | 2 | 2 | +0% |
| 7 | Norway | 2 | 2 | +0% |
| 8 | Bahrain | 1 | 1 | +0% |
Statistical Summary — 2025
43
Maximum
1
Minimum
8
Average
3
Median
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