China has witnessed a substantial increase in unwrought aluminium and product imports, with a notable 89.8% rise to 380,000 metric tons in March, according to recent customs data. The first quarter saw imports reach 1.1 million tons, marking a significant 92.3% increase from the same period in the previous year.
This data, released by the General Administration of Customs, encompasses both primary aluminium and unwrought, alloyed aluminium. Aluminium’s versatility is highlighted by its traditional use across various industries, including construction, transportation, and packaging.
However, despite this uptick in aluminium imports, the data indicates a slight decline in bauxite imports—aluminium’s essential raw material—by 1.4% to 11.86 million tons in March. Nonetheless, the first quarter figures for bauxite stood at 36.32 million tons, representing a 2.1% increase from the previous year. 
