Who Is the Largest Exporter of Alumina? Top 10 Global Producers in 2025
In 2023, the global alumina production slightly increased, reaching a total of 141.9 million tonnes. About 93.7% of this came from metallurgical-grade alumina, while the rest was chemical-grade. Alumina production largely depends on bauxite reserves and energy resources.
Below are the top 10 alumina-producing countries in 2025, based on the latest available data:
1. China – 82.38 million tonnes
China alumina is the global leader, producing around 58% of the world's alumina. Major production regions include Shandong, Shanxi, Henan, and Guangxi.
2. Australia – 19 million tonnes
Australia ranks second and is a key exporter. Leading companies include Rio Tinto and South32.
3. Brazil – 10 million tonnes
The largest producer in South America. Key players are Hydro and CBA.
4. India – 7.3 million tonnes
India’s output continues to grow, led by Vedanta Resources and NALCO.
5. Russia – 2.4 million tonnes
Stable production serving mainly domestic markets. Major producer: Rusal.
6. UAE – 2.3 million tonnes
Rapid growth in recent years. Main producer: Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA).
7. Saudi Arabia – 1.8 million tonnes
Output increasing steadily. Main producer: Ma'aden.
8. Canada – 1.6 million tonnes
Canada imports bauxite but has advanced refining capacity. Producer: Rio Tinto.
9. Jamaica – 1.5 million tonnes
The top Caribbean producer, heavily focused on exports.
10. Vietnam – 1.4 million tonnes
A rising producer in Southeast Asia, leveraging rich local bauxite reserves.
Global Insights
China leads global production by a wide margin, while Australia and Brazil are key exporters. Emerging markets like India, UAE, and Vietnam are expanding rapidly, driven by industrial investment and resource development.
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