Prices
Updated: June 9, 2026| Exchange / Source | Price | Unit | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| LME | $3,601 | USD/t | June 9, 2026 |
| SHFE | ¥23,955 | RMB/t | June 9, 2026 |
Indicative reference snapshot. Official prices at lme.com · shfe.com.cn.
About Aluminium
Editorial overviewWhat is aluminium?
Aluminium (Al, atomic number 13) is a silvery-white light metal — about one-third the density of copper or steel. Per USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries 2026, it is produced industrially from bauxite ore: first refined to alumina via the Bayer process, then reduced to metal via Hall-Héroult electrolysis. About 4 tonnes of dried bauxite yield 2 tonnes of alumina, which in turn yield 1 tonne of aluminium (USGS Bauxite & Alumina 2026).
How aluminium is priced
Aluminium trades on multiple officially regulated exchanges. Each publishes its own daily settlement, fixing or auction reference price for its specific contract — there is no single “world price”. The complete list of active regulated venues for aluminium:
- London Metal Exchange (UK) — Primary Aluminium (AH), USD, Physical; Aluminium Alloy (AA), USD, Physical
- COMEX (CME Group) (USA) — Aluminum (ALI), USD, Physical
- Shanghai Futures Exchange (China) — Aluminium (AL), CNY, Physical; Alumina (AO), CNY, Physical; Cast Aluminium Alloy (AD), CNY, Physical
- Multi Commodity Exchange of India (India) — Aluminium (ALUMINIUM), INR, Physical
- Osaka Exchange (TOCOM division) (Japan) — Aluminium (AL), JPY, Physical
Principle: One True Source for All. Every officially regulated exchange with an active contract is listed, regardless of geography or sanctions. Cash-settled contracts list both the listing exchange (where the contract clears) and the underlying benchmark index used for final settlement. Fastmarkets, S&P Global Platts and Argus are regulated benchmark administrators under UK/EU BMR, not exchanges. Source: TSM exchanges registry (maintained from public regulatory and exchange filings).
Where aluminium comes from
Per USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries 2026, world primary smelter production in 2025 (estimated) was 74,000 kt. Top producing countries: China 45,000 kt, India 4,200 kt, Russia 3,900 kt, Canada 3,300 kt, UAE 2,700 kt, Bahrain 1,600 kt, Australia 1,500 kt. Bauxite reserves (the raw input): world total 29 billion tonnes — Guinea 7.4 Bt, Australia 3.7 Bt (JORC-compliant: 1.7 Bt), Vietnam 3.1 Bt, Indonesia 2.9 Bt, Jamaica 2.0 Bt, Brazil 1.7 Bt (USGS Bauxite & Alumina 2026). Full breakdown in the production and reserves sections.
Who produces aluminium
Largest publicly disclosed primary aluminium producers, latest annual figures: Chalco 7,600 kt (FY2024), Hongqiao 5,837 kt (FY2024), Rusal 3,992 kt (2024), Rio Tinto 3,296 kt (2024), Yunnan Aluminium 2,938 kt (2024), EGA 2,690 kt (FY2024), Vedanta Aluminium 2,422 kt (FY25), Alcoa 2,215 kt (FY2024), Norsk Hydro 2,038 kt (2024), Alba 1,623 kt (2025). Full list of aluminium producers below.
What aluminium is used for
Global aluminium consumption by end-use sector in 2024, per the EN+ Group Annual Report 2024 (data sources: Bloomberg, CRU, CNIA, IAI, Antaike): Automotive 25.6%, Construction 19.9%, Packaging 16.4%, Electrical engineering 16.3% (≈78% combined; the remainder is machinery, consumer durables, foil and other uses). For the U.S. specifically, USGS MCS 2026 reports Transportation 36%, Packaging 24%, Building 13%, Electrical 9%, Consumer durables 8%, Machinery 8%, Other 2%.
Key facts about aluminium supply
Carbon intensity (2023, IAI global average): 14.8 t CO2e per tonne of primary aluminium (cradle-to-gate), driven by electricity used in electrolysis (IAI Carbon Footprint FAQs); sector-wide intensity including recycling: 10.04 t CO2e per tonne (IAI emissions data 2023). Recycling (IAI): Global Recycling Efficiency Rate 76%; Europe RER 81%; North America RIR 57%; the transportation sector recycles ~9 Mt/year at 86% efficiency (IAI Aluminium Recycling Factsheet). Recycled production scale: Global recycled ingot production reached 37 Mt in 2021 (IAI Material Flow Analysis 2023); China produces >10 Mt/year from scrap, ~1/3 of global volume (IAI factsheet); in the U.S., 3.6 Mt was recovered from purchased scrap in 2025, with old scrap equalling ~28% of apparent consumption (USGS MCS 2026). Metal in use: ~75% of all aluminium ever produced is still in productive use today (IAI). Reserves cover: Global bauxite reserves 29 Bt vs world mining 440 Mt in 2025e — ~66 years of cover at current rates (USGS Bauxite & Alumina 2026).
Mine Production by Country
Source: USGS MCS 2026Bauxite Mine Production
| Country | 2024 | 2025e | Reserves |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | W | W | 20,000 |
| Australia | 100,000 | e97,000 | 3,700,000 |
| Brazil | e33,000 | e33,000 | 1,700,000 |
| Canada | | | |
| China | e80,500 | e87,000 | 710,000 |
| Germany | | | |
| Greece | e970 | e960 | |
| Guinea | 142,000 | e150,000 | 7,400,000 |
| India | 25,000 | e25,000 | 650,000 |
| Indonesia | e9,900 | e10,000 | 2,900,000 |
| Ireland | | | |
| Jamaica | 5,890 | e6,200 | 2,000,000 |
| Kazakhstan | 4,780 | e4,800 | 160,000 |
| Russia | 5,470 | e5,700 | 650,000 |
| Saudi Arabia | e5,500 | e5,700 | 180,000 |
| Spain | | | |
| Turkey | 3,660 | e3,800 | 69,000 |
| United Arab Emirates | | | |
| Vietnam | e3,710 | e3,800 | 3,100,000 |
| Other countries | 7,780 | e8,000 | 5,300,000 |
| World total (rounded) | 428,000 | 440,000 | 29,000,000 |
Production unit: thousand metric tons, dry weight. Reserves unit: thousand metric tons. "e" = estimated, "W" = withheld. Source: USGS MCS 2026
Alumina Refinery Production
| Country | 2024 | 2025e |
|---|---|---|
| United States | e700 | e710 |
| Australia | 17,100 | e17,000 |
| Brazil | e10,600 | e11,000 |
| Canada | 1,460 | e1,500 |
| China | 85,500 | e93,000 |
| Germany | e450 | e460 |
| Greece | 865 | e850 |
| Guinea | 351 | e360 |
| India | e8,000 | e8,200 |
| Indonesia | e1,200 | e1,500 |
| Ireland | 1,720 | e1,700 |
| Jamaica | 1,480 | e1,500 |
| Kazakhstan | e1,400 | e1,500 |
| Russia | 2,840 | e2,900 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,870 | e1,900 |
| Spain | e800 | e810 |
| Turkey | e300 | e310 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,540 | e2,300 |
| Vietnam | 1,410 | e1,500 |
| Other countries | 1,260 | e1,300 |
| World total (rounded) | 142,000 | 150,000 |
Production unit: thousand metric tons, calcined equivalent weight. "e" = estimated, "W" = withheld. Source: USGS MCS 2026
Primary Smelter Production
| Country | 2024 | 2025e |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 676 | e660 |
| Australia | 1,570 | e1,500 |
| Bahrain | 1,620 | e1,600 |
| Brazil | e1,100 | e1,200 |
| Canada | 3,320 | e3,300 |
| China | 44,000 | e45,000 |
| Iceland | 742 | e750 |
| India | e4,200 | e4,200 |
| Malaysia | e1,050 | e1,100 |
| Norway | e1,300 | e1,300 |
| Russia | 3,880 | e3,900 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,690 | e2,700 |
| Other countries | 6,680 | e7,000 |
| World total (rounded) | 72,800 | 74,000 |
Production unit: thousand metric tons. "e" = estimated, "W" = withheld. Source: USGS MCS 2026
Commercial Product Forms
Sources: LME contract specs, USGS MCS 2026Major commercial forms in which this metal is refined, traded and delivered. "LME" indicates the form is deliverable against an LME physical contract.
| Form | Chemical form | Typical grade / spec | Primary end use | LME |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P1020A Ingot Standard LME-deliverable form |
Al, ≥99.70% |
LME Primary Aluminium spec (P1020A) | Remelt feedstock; global benchmark | LME |
| T-bar / Sow | Al, ≥99.70% |
Remelt-grade | Secondary smelter / caster feed | — |
| Extrusion billet Value-Added Product (VAP) |
6063 / 6061 (Al-Mg-Si) |
178–250 mm log diameter | Architectural extrusions, automotive | — |
| Rolling slab Value-Added Product (VAP) |
1xxx / 3xxx / 5xxx series |
500–700 mm thickness as-cast | Sheet, plate, foil, can-body | — |
| Wire rod (EC-grade) | Al, 1350 (≥99.5%) |
9.5 mm continuous cast | Overhead power conductors (ACSR) | — |
LME Warehouse Stocks
Report date: 2026-06-08Official daily on-warrant stocks held in LME-approved warehouses worldwide. End-of-day total, not real-time. Use the trend below as a physical-supply signal alongside spot and futures pricing.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| LME on-warrant stocks | 330,950 t |
| Daily change | -2,250 t |
| Report date | 2026-06-08 |
How to read this
Rising stocks typically signal market surplus or weakening demand. Falling stocks typically signal tightening physical supply or strong end-use demand. Cancelled warrants (metal earmarked for withdrawal) are a leading indicator of future stock draws.
For warehouse location breakdown, cancelled warrants, and historical series, consult the LME official stock reports directly.
Other exchanges (SHFE, COMEX) — official sources
- SHFE publishes weekly on-warrant stocks each Friday in Chinese local time: SHFE Weekly Stock Report.
- CME Group (COMEX) publishes daily warehouse stocks for copper: COMEX Copper Stocks.
TSM Hub does not auto-fetch SHFE or COMEX stocks (SHFE anti-bot challenge; CME Group Terms of Use explicitly prohibit automated access). Links point to originating exchanges for direct consultation.
Sources: London Metal Exchange (originating) via Westmetall (public LME mirror) · Last updated: 2026-06-09 18:13:45 UTC · All warehouse data on hub homepage →
Major Producers (20)
Ranked by latest disclosed primary aluminium productionCompanies ranked by most recently disclosed annual primary aluminium production (kilotonnes). Each card links to the primary source (annual report, production report, or exchange filing). "Not disclosed" means the company does not publish metal-specific tonnage — common for private Chinese/state-owned groups and pre-production projects.
China
HKEX:2600, SSE:601600
7,600
kt Al
FY2024
Primary smelter
China
1378.HK
5,837
kt Al
FY2024
Primary smelter
UK/Australia
RIO, RIO.L
3,296
kt Al
2024
Primary smelter
China
SSE 000807
2,938
kt Al
2024
Primary smelter
UAE
Private
2,690
kt Al
FY2024
Primary smelter
India
NSE:VEDL
2,422
kt Al
FY25
Primary smelter
Norway
NHY.OL
2,038
kt Al
2024
Primary smelter
Bahrain
ALBH
1,623
kt Al
2025
Primary smelter
India
NSE: HINDALCO
1,331
kt Al
FY2024
Primary smelter
Saudi Arabia
1211.SR
999
kt Al
FY2025
Primary smelter
Qatar
QAMC.QA
687
kt Al
2025
Primary smelter
Canada
None
632
kt Al
2023
Primary smelter
China
None
Undisclosed Output
Not disclosed
N/A
Private Chinese conglomerate. No consolidated primary aluminum production disclosed in official reports. Capacity ~3600 kt, est. production ~3700 kt (2024) per secondary sources. Alumina 10290 kt (2023). New projects in Indonesia/Kazakhstan.
Malaysia
KLSE:8869
Undisclosed Output
Not disclosed
FY2024
Capacity 1080 ktpa; fire incident impacted ~3% of annual production. No actual production volume disclosed in annual report or results announcements.
Brazil
CBAV3
Undisclosed Output
Not disclosed
2024
Annual primary aluminium smelter production not disclosed in 2024 Annual Report; primary products sales 271 kt (capacity 380 kt). Alumina self-sufficient.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Auto-generated from primary-source dataWhat is the current price of aluminium?
As of June 9, 2026, Aluminium traded at $3,601 USD/t on LME, with parallel quotes on SHFE. Prices update multiple times per business day on TSM Hub from exchange and benchmark feeds.
Which countries produce the most aluminium?
The largest aluminium producing countries (Primary Smelter Production) are China (44,000 thousand metric tons), India (e4,200 thousand metric tons), Russia (3,880 thousand metric tons). Source: USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries 2026.
Which countries hold the largest aluminium reserves?
The countries with the largest reported aluminium reserves (Bauxite Mine Production) are Guinea (7,400,000 thousand metric tons), Australia (3,700,000 thousand metric tons), Vietnam (3,100,000 thousand metric tons). Source: USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries 2026.
Who are the largest global producers of aluminium?
Among 780+ producers tracked on TSM Hub, the largest disclosed aluminium producers include Chinalco (Chalco) (China), China Hongqiao Group (China), Rusal (Russia). Some operating aluminium producers do not publish metal-specific tonnage — such as Xinfa Group (China), Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Berhad (Malaysia), Companhia Brasileira de Alumínio (CBA) (Brazil) — and are listed with an “Undisclosed Output” badge instead of a rank, in line with our principle of never inventing numbers absent from primary sources. Full ranking with primary-source links is available in the producers section.
Where can I find official aluminium price data?
Official aluminium prices are published by LME, SHFE. TSM Hub aggregates these feeds under licensed market-data redistributor agreements and updates them twice daily.
What is the primary source for aluminium production and reserves data?
Country-level aluminium production and reserves figures on TSM Hub are sourced directly from the USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries 2026, the U.S. Geological Survey's authoritative annual reference. Company-level production figures come from each producer's official annual report, production report, or regulated exchange filing.