China Other base metals (HS 81) Trade by Country
Monthly exports, imports across all partner countries · Source: GACC · 2026-05
About China Other base metals (HS 81) Trade
China is the world's largest producer and exporter of aluminium, steel, copper, and other base metals. Aluminium exports surged post-2022 as global demand for EVs and renewable energy infrastructure grew. Monthly GACC data covers exports and imports of iron & steel, aluminium, copper, lead, zinc, and precious stones by partner country from January 2018 to the present.
Data source: China General Administration of Customs (GACC). Monthly figures in USD thousands. Coverage: January 2018 – present. HS 81 classification follows the Harmonized System nomenclature.
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Latest Month Summary: 2026-05
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Exports | $597M |
| Imports | $160M |
| Trade Balance | +$437M |
Top Export Destinations
- EU: $138M
- Netherlands: $62.2M
- Republic of Korea: $50.6M
- United States: $47.0M
- Germany: $42.9M
Top Import Sources
- EU: $29.8M
- United States: $29.4M
- Indonesia: $18.7M
- Russia: $15.7M
- France: $11.0M
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