China’s General Administration of Customs (GAC) released the latest non ferrous metals trade statistics for November 2025, offering critical market signals for stakeholders in the aluminum, downstream processing industries. The data reveals mixed trends across primary aluminum, reflecting both domestic industrial demand shifts and global supply dynamics.
For the aluminum sector, particularly relevant to unwrought aluminum and aluminum products (the core raw material for aluminum plates, bars, and tubes). November exports reached 570,000 metric tons (MT). Despite this monthly volume, the cumulative January to November exports stood at 5.589 million MT, marking a 9.2% year-on-year (YoY) decline. This downward trend aligns with ongoing adjustments in global aluminum pricing, energy cost fluctuations for smelters, and varying demand from key export markets such as automotive and construction. For manufacturers specializing in aluminum processing (e.g., aluminum plate cutting, aluminum bar extrusion, and aluminum tube machining), the data underscores the need to balance domestic order fulfillment with export strategy optimization.
For businesses in aluminum processing and machining, these statistics highlight the importance of monitoring trade flows to anticipate raw material price movements and adjust production plans. As global markets continue to respond to energy policies, trade tariffs, and industrial demand, leveraging timely GAC data remains essential for maintaining competitiveness in both domestic and international markets.
Post time: Dec-09-2025