Aluminum Production by Country 2025

Aluminum is important for manufacturing. It is used to make vehicles, electronics, and a variety of other goods. As China, the top producer, is well-known for its infrastructure that allows for efficient manufacturing and export, aluminum seems a perfect commodity. Not only can it be directly exported if needed, but China already has the ability to turn aluminum into more valuable products.

Top 10 Countries that Produce the Most Aluminum

China produces by far the most aluminum of any country in the world, as of 2024 data. Producing about 43 million metric tons of aluminum each year, China yields more than ten times that of the number two producer, India, whose output was 4.2 million tons of aluminum. Russia and Canada occupy spots 3 and 4, producing 3.8 million and 3.3 million metric tons of aluminum a year, respectively.

Only five other countries produce over a million metric tons of aluminum each year. The United Arab Emirates produces 2.7 million metric tons, Bahrain puts out about 1.6 million metric tons, Australia produces 1.5 million metric tons, Norway is at 1.2 million metric tons, and Brazil produces 1.1 million metric tons. The 10th country on the list, Malaysia, produced 870 thousand metric tons of aluminum in 2024.

As of 2024 data, the country producing the least amount of aluminum was the United States with 670 thousand metric tons. The next lowest producers were Iceland with 780 thousand metric tons and Malaysia with 870 thousand metric tons.

Aluminum production is highly energy-intensive and can significantly impact the environment, particularly in regions that rely on fossil fuels for electricity. Bauxite mining and the smelting process can lead to deforestation, water contamination, and the release of hazardous waste like red mud. However, aluminum is also infinitely recyclable, and using recycled aluminum reduces energy use and emissions dramatically—making recycling a key strategy in minimizing its environmental footprint.