Core Insights - China's primary aluminum imports in December 2025 reached 189,226.31 tons, marking a month-on-month increase of 28.77% and a year-on-year growth of 17.22% [1] Import Sources - Russia was the largest source of imports, supplying 143,043.73 tons, which represents a month-on-month increase of 40.31% and a year-on-year increase of 14.27% [1] - Indonesia ranked second, with imports of 13,562.18 tons, showing a month-on-month decrease of 11.18% but a significant year-on-year increase of 234.17% [1] - Australia contributed 11,995.86 tons, reflecting a month-on-month increase of 64.40% and a year-on-year increase of 179.90% [1] - India imported 11,914.14 tons, with an 18.92% month-on-month increase and a remarkable year-on-year increase of 440.19% [1] - Malaysia's imports decreased by 12.53% month-on-month to 4,205.07 tons, but increased by 31.26% year-on-year [1] Additional Import Data - The UAE imported 2,499.82 tons, with a month-on-month increase of 19.59% [1] - Iran's imports plummeted by 79.97% month-on-month to 499.42 tons, with a year-on-year decrease of 95.12% [1] - Other notable imports include 372.87 tons from New Zealand, showing a month-on-month increase of 277.23% and a year-on-year increase of 98.93% [1] - Imports from Oman and Saudi Arabia saw significant month-on-month declines of 79.80% and 33.10%, respectively [1] Summary Table - The total imports for December 2025 were 189,226.31 tons, with various countries contributing different amounts and showing varying trends in month-on-month and year-on-year changes [1]

Core Insights - China's primary aluminum imports in October 2025 reached 248,351.67 tons, reflecting a month-on-month increase of 1.85% and a year-on-year increase of 42.08% [1] Import Sources - Russia remains the largest source of aluminum imports, with 157,657.56 tons imported in October 2025, showing a month-on-month decrease of 10.38% but a year-on-year increase of 7.55% [1] - Indonesia is the second-largest source, with imports of 36,435.96 tons, marking an 18.45% increase month-on-month and a significant 363.50% increase year-on-year [1] - Other notable sources include India (19,165.13 tons, +2.04% MoM, +750.88% YoY), Australia (10,710.62 tons, +146.69% MoM, +425.84% YoY), and the UAE (5,539.95 tons, +5.76% MoM, +19,858.75% YoY) [1] Summary of Import Data - The total import data for October 2025 is summarized as follows: - Russia: 157,657.56 tons, -10.38% MoM, +7.55% YoY - Indonesia: 36,435.96 tons, +18.45% MoM, +363.50% YoY - India: 19,165.13 tons, +2.04% MoM, +750.88% YoY - Australia: 10,710.62 tons, +146.69% MoM, +425.84% YoY - UAE: 5,539.95 tons, +5.76% MoM, +19,858.75% YoY - Total imports: 248,351.67 tons, +1.85% MoM, +42.08% YoY [1]