Aluminum Production: China vs World 2025 (Latest Data & Historical Trends)
Primary aluminum production comparison between China and the rest of the world (1990-2025). China produces 55%+ of global aluminum, powering manufacturing and construction.
Quick Answer
China produced 43.5 million tonnes of aluminum in 2025, 55.1% of global output. From 4.4% in 1990, China became the world's largest aluminum producer. China produces over half of global aluminum. Data from USGS covers 1990-2025.
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Aluminum Production: China vs World
Data Table
20 data points| Year | China | World total | World minus china | China share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0.86 | 19.45 | 18.59 | 4.4 |
| 1995 | 1.72 | 20.4 | 18.68 | 8.4 |
| 2000 | 2.82 | 24.47 | 21.65 | 11.5 |
| 2005 | 7.81 | 31.89 | 24.08 | 24.5 |
| 2010 | 16.19 | 41.33 | 25.14 | 39.2 |
| 2011 | 18.06 | 44.35 | 26.29 | 40.7 |
| 2012 | 20.27 | 47.62 | 27.35 | 42.6 |
| 2013 | 22.05 | 49.18 | 27.13 | 44.8 |
| 2014 | 24.4 | 52.68 | 28.28 | 46.3 |
| 2015 | 26.45 | 55.42 | 28.97 | 47.7 |
| 2016 | 28.95 | 58.65 | 29.7 | 49.4 |
| 2017 | 31.35 | 61.65 | 30.3 | 50.8 |
| 2018 | 33.15 | 64.34 | 31.19 | 51.5 |
| 2019 | 35.04 | 66.72 | 31.68 | 52.5 |
| 2020 | 37.3 | 69.42 | 32.12 | 53.7 |
| 2021 | 38.5 | 71.25 | 32.75 | 54 |
| 2022 | 39.8 | 73.4 | 33.6 | 54.2 |
| 2023 | 41 | 75.2 | 34.2 | 54.5 |
| 2024 | 42.2 | 77 | 34.8 | 54.8 |
| 2025 | 43.5 | 79 | 35.5 | 55.1 |
About This Dataset
Primary aluminum production comparison between China and the rest of the world (1990-2025). China produces 55%+ of global aluminum, powering manufacturing and construction.
China's Aluminum Production: China vs World in 2025 was N/A (Million Tonnes). The dataset spans 20 data points from 1990 to 2025, updated yearly.
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Primary Source:
World Bank, USGS, International Aluminium Institute
Last Updated:
2026-06-10T11:49:49.949Z
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China's Aluminum Production: China vs World data for 2025 is available with 20 data points covering 1990 to 2025.
How does China's Aluminum Production: China vs World compare globally?
China is one of the world's leading economies. Our dataset provides comprehensive Aluminum Production: China vs World data from 1990 to 2025, sourced from World Bank, USGS, International Aluminium Institute.
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What is the data range for Aluminum Production: China vs World?
The Aluminum Production: China vs World dataset covers 1990 to 2025, with 20 data points. Data source: World Bank, USGS, International Aluminium Institute.