Aluminum fell to 2,884.05 USD/T on December 2, 2025, down 0.29% from the previous day. Over the past month, Aluminum's price has fallen 0.99%, but it is still 10.42% higher than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Aluminum - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on December of 2025.

In 2024, the average price for aluminum stood at 2,419 nominal U.S. dollars per metric ton. This statistic depicts the average annual prices for aluminum from 2014 through 2026.

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Aluminum prices in , October, 2025 For that commodity indicator, we provide data from January 1960 to October 2025. The average value during that period was 1454.43 USD per metric ton with a minimum of 496.04 USD per metric ton in March 1962 and a maximum of 3577.86 USD per metric ton in June 1988. | TheGlobalEconomy.com

This statistic depicts the average monthly prices for aluminum worldwide from January 2014 through September 2025. In September 2025, the average monthly price for aluminum stood at ******** nominal U.S. dollars per metric ton.

Learn about the factors that influence the price of aluminum per ton and how it fluctuates regularly. The current price of aluminum per ton as of August 2021 is around $2,700-$2,800 per metric ton

The average price of aluminum has fluctuated in recent years, and since 2020 it has increased significantly. In 2024, the average price of the metal was 2,419 U.S. dollars per metric ton, compared to 1,704 U.S. dollars in 2020.

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In 2024, the average market spot price of an aluminum ingot was estimated at *** U.S. dollars per pound. Throughout the indicated period, this was by far the highest spot price for aluminum ingots. The fluctuations in aluminum prices can have far-reaching effects on the economy, influencing costs for products ranging from beverage cans to automotive parts. Production of aluminum
The primary production of aluminum in the United States has experienced fluctuations recently, with an estimated production volume of ******* metric tons in 2023. The primary production process involves the melting of alumina into pure aluminum. While the United States is one of the top 10 producers of primary aluminum, China is leading the way in terms of aluminum smelter production, with a production volume of ** million metric tons in 2023.  Price comparison with other base metals The pricing of materials is influenced by various elements, such as manufacturing techniques, availability, and demand in diverse industries. In 2023, of the various base metals, tin was priced approximately at ** U.S. dollars per pound and was the highest priced base metal at that time. In contrast, aluminum had the fourth highest price that year.

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Aluminum prices averaged ***** U.S. dollars per metric ton in the third quarter (Q3) of 2025. That was a slight increase from the previous quarter, when the price of aluminum stood at ***** U.S. dollars per ton.

The average price of aluminum has fluctuated in recent years, and since 2020 it has increased significantly. In 2024, the average price of the metal was 2,419 U.S. dollars per metric ton, compared to 1,704 U.S. dollars in 2020.

The U.S. secondary aluminum market amounted to $9.3B in 2024, remaining constant against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% from 2013 to 2024; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $11B in 2022; however, from 2023 to 2024, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

China Transaction Price: 36 City Avg: Aluminum, A00 Aluminum Ingot data was reported at 21,284.000 RMB/Ton in Oct 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 21,166.140 RMB/Ton for Sep 2025. China Transaction Price: 36 City Avg: Aluminum, A00 Aluminum Ingot data is updated monthly, averaging 15,028.000 RMB/Ton from Jan 2001 (Median) to Oct 2025, with 298 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 23,216.140 RMB/Ton in Mar 2022 and a record low of 10,773.000 RMB/Ton in Nov 2015. China Transaction Price: 36 City Avg: Aluminum, A00 Aluminum Ingot data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Price Monitoring Center, NDRC. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Price – Table CN.PA: Price Monitoring Center, NDRC: 36 City Monthly Avg: Transaction Price: Production Material.

In June 2023, the price of aluminum was $1,509 per ton (CIF, Qatar), experiencing a decline of 20.7% compared to the previous month.

China Settlement Price: Shanghai Future Exchange: Aluminum: 1st M data was reported at 21,635.000 RMB/Ton in Nov 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 20,850.000 RMB/Ton for Oct 2025. China Settlement Price: Shanghai Future Exchange: Aluminum: 1st M data is updated monthly, averaging 15,280.000 RMB/Ton from Aug 1999 (Median) to Nov 2025, with 315 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 23,665.000 RMB/Ton in Oct 2021 and a record low of 10,240.000 RMB/Ton in Nov 2015. China Settlement Price: Shanghai Future Exchange: Aluminum: 1st M data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Shanghai Futures Exchange. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Financial Market – Table CN.ZB: Shanghai Futures Exchange: Commodity Futures: Settlement Price.

In 2021, the average sales price of aluminum in China stood at ****** yuan per ton, a significant increase of **** percent compared to 2020, the highest record in the past decade. The second highest average sales price for aluminum in China occurred in 2011 at ****** yuan per ton.

This statistic depicts the average monthly prices for aluminum worldwide from January 2014 through September 2025. In September 2025, the average monthly price for aluminum stood at 2,653.32 nominal U.S. dollars per metric ton.

In September 2022, the aluminum price per ton stood at $3.1K (CIF, US), approximately reflecting the previous month.

South Korea Aluminium data was reported at 2,860.000 USD/Ton in 01 Dec 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 2,826.000 USD/Ton for 28 Nov 2025. South Korea Aluminium data is updated daily, averaging 2,286.500 USD/Ton from Jul 2021 (Median) to 01 Dec 2025, with 1111 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3,984.500 USD/Ton in 07 Mar 2022 and a record low of 2,068.500 USD/Ton in 21 Aug 2023. South Korea Aluminium data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.P: Raw Material Prices.