Monthly and long-term alumina price data (US$/mt): historical series and analyst forecasts curated by FocusEconomics.

The third quarter (Q3) of 2024 saw alumina prices reach approximately 504 U.S. dollars per ton, the highest value recorded within the period of consideration. Alumina is a colorless and crystalline substance that can be used to produce aluminum, in ceramics, and other chemical applications.

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.

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

The average alumina export price stood at $3,292 per ton in May 2025, with a decrease of -5% against the previous month.

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 how the price of alumina per ton can be affected by market demand for aluminum, supply of bauxite, production costs, exchange rates, and government regulations.

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In February 2023, the price of alumina rose to $363 CIF per ton in Qatar, up 4.3% month-on-month.

The average alumina export price stood at $514 per ton in March 2025, with a decrease of -16.3% against the previous month.

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.

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.

In June 2023, the Alumina price in Australia stood at $345 per ton (FOB), declining by -4.6% compared to the previous month.

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.

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.

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

Russia Avg Producer Price: OKPD2: Metallurgy: Aluminium Oxide (Alumina) data was reported at 32,875.470 RUB/Ton in Jan 2019. This records a decrease from the previous number of 35,622.850 RUB/Ton for Dec 2018. Russia Avg Producer Price: OKPD2: Metallurgy: Aluminium Oxide (Alumina) data is updated monthly, averaging 27,826.630 RUB/Ton from Jan 2017 (Median) to Jan 2019, with 25 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 35,622.850 RUB/Ton in Dec 2018 and a record low of 25,349.500 RUB/Ton in May 2017. Russia Avg Producer Price: OKPD2: Metallurgy: Aluminium Oxide (Alumina) data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal State Statistics Service. The data is categorized under Russia Premium Database’s Prices – Table RU.PB018: Average Producer Price: Metallurgy.

Brazil Imports: Price: Transformation Industry: Alumina (Aluminum Oxide), Except Artificial Corundum data was reported at 1,321.434 USD/Ton in 30 Apr 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,259.115 USD/Ton for 27 Apr 2025. Brazil Imports: Price: Transformation Industry: Alumina (Aluminum Oxide), Except Artificial Corundum data is updated daily, averaging 1,256.663 USD/Ton from Mar 2019 (Median) to 30 Apr 2025, with 263 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3,410.680 USD/Ton in 07 Aug 2022 and a record low of 369.120 USD/Ton in 30 Sep 2021. Brazil Imports: Price: Transformation Industry: Alumina (Aluminum Oxide), Except Artificial Corundum data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Special Secretariat for Foreign Trade and International Affairs. The data is categorized under Brazil Premium Database’s Foreign Trade – Table BR.JAA010: Imports: Economic Activity: Product: Price.

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.