In 2023, the average price for aluminum stood at 2,256 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 , June, 2025 For that commodity indicator, we provide data from January 1960 to June 2025. The average value during that period was 1448.28 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
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Graph and download economic data for Global price of Aluminum (PALUMUSDQ) from Q1 1990 to Q1 2025 about aluminum, World, and price.
This statistic depicts the average monthly prices for aluminum worldwide from January 2014 through January 2025. In January 2025, the average monthly price for aluminum stood at ******* nominal U.S. dollars per metric ton.
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Real-time aluminum spot prices from major Chinese markets with price changes and trends
Aluminum prices averaged ***** U.S. dollars per metric ton in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025. That was a slight increase from the previous quarter, when the price of aluminum stood at ***** U.S. dollars per ton.
In 2024, the average market spot price of an aluminum ingot was estimated at 1.3 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 750,000 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 43 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 14 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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United States - Producer Price Index by Industry: Aluminum Sheet, Plate, and Foil Manufacturing was 221.70700 Index Jun 1981=100 in January of 2025, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, United States - Producer Price Index by Industry: Aluminum Sheet, Plate, and Foil Manufacturing reached a record high of 259.85100 in April of 2022 and a record low of 56.80000 in December of 1975. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for United States - Producer Price Index by Industry: Aluminum Sheet, Plate, and Foil Manufacturing - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on July of 2025.
At the end of fiscal year 2024, the Wholesale Price Index of aluminum across India was 136. This meant an increase in the WPI of about 42 percent from the base year of 2012. An overall increase in the price index value was noted over the years from financial year 2013 in the country.
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In February 2023, the price of secondary aluminum was $3,128 per ton (CIF, US), representing an increase of 7.3% compared to the previous month.
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Comprehensive aluminum futures price dataset from LME exchange including real-time contract pricing, daily settlement changes, and percentage fluctuations for aluminum futures trading with detailed market analysis and trend indicators
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Explore the factors affecting aluminum prices on the Shanghai Metal Exchange, including global economic conditions, supply-demand dynamics, energy costs, and geopolitical events. Discover how China's industrial demand and production set regional trends, and the impact of technological advancements and renewable energy on production costs.
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Graph and download economic data for Producer Price Index by Commodity: Metals and Metal Products: Other Fabricated Structural Iron and Steel, Aluminum, and Other Metals (WPU10740554) from Dec 2007 to May 2025 about ships, aluminum, fabrication, iron, steel, metals, commodities, PPI, inflation, price index, indexes, price, and USA.
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Graph and download economic data for Producer Price Index by Commodity: Metals and Metal Products: Plain Aluminum Foil (Under .006 Inches) (DISCONTINUED) (WPU10250111) from Jan 1947 to May 2012 about aluminum, metals, commodities, PPI, inflation, price index, indexes, price, and USA.
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China Transaction Price: 36 City Avg: Aluminum, A00 Aluminum Ingot data was reported at 21,078.670 RMB/Ton in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 20,557.330 RMB/Ton for Feb 2025. China Transaction Price: 36 City Avg: Aluminum, A00 Aluminum Ingot data is updated monthly, averaging 15,841.100 RMB/Ton from Jan 2001 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 291 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.
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Graph and download economic data for Producer Price Index by Commodity: Metals and Metal Products: Secondary Aluminum (WPU10240229) from Jun 1997 to May 2025 about aluminum, secondary, metals, commodities, PPI, inflation, price index, indexes, price, and USA.
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Graph and download economic data for Producer Price Index by Commodity: Metals and Metal Products: Aluminum Extruded and Drawn Pipe and Tube (WPU10250163) from Dec 2004 to May 2023 about aluminum, metals, commodities, PPI, inflation, price index, indexes, price, and USA.
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United States - Producer Price Index by Commodity: Metals and Metal Products: Aluminum Mill Shapes was 256.32700 Index 1982=100 in May of 2025, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, United States - Producer Price Index by Commodity: Metals and Metal Products: Aluminum Mill Shapes reached a record high of 287.61300 in April of 2022 and a record low of 20.10000 in June of 1947. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for United States - Producer Price Index by Commodity: Metals and Metal Products: Aluminum Mill Shapes - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on July of 2025.
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Transaction Price: Aluminum: AOO: Hangzhou data was reported at 13,950.000 RMB/Ton in Nov 2019. This records a decrease from the previous number of 14,010.000 RMB/Ton for Oct 2019. Transaction Price: Aluminum: AOO: Hangzhou data is updated monthly, averaging 14,700.000 RMB/Ton from Dec 1995 (Median) to Nov 2019, with 281 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 22,566.670 RMB/Ton in May 2006 and a record low of 9,840.000 RMB/Ton in Nov 2015. Transaction Price: Aluminum: AOO: Hangzhou 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.PG: Aluminum Price.
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Transaction Price: Aluminum: AOO: Nanchang data was reported at 14,753.330 RMB/Ton in Sep 2019. This records an increase from the previous number of 13,683.330 RMB/Ton for Feb 2019. Transaction Price: Aluminum: AOO: Nanchang data is updated monthly, averaging 16,000.000 RMB/Ton from Dec 1995 (Median) to Sep 2019, with 104 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 19,000.000 RMB/Ton in Dec 1996 and a record low of 13,683.330 RMB/Ton in Feb 2019. Transaction Price: Aluminum: AOO: Nanchang 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.PG: Aluminum Price.
In 2023, the average price for aluminum stood at 2,256 nominal U.S. dollars per metric ton. This statistic depicts the average annual prices for aluminum from 2014 through 2026.