Core Insights - China's imports of aluminum ore and its concentrates reached 15.88 million tons in September 2025, marking a year-on-year increase of 38.3% [1] - From January to September 2025, the total imports of aluminum ore and its concentrates amounted to 15.73 million tons, reflecting a 32% increase compared to the same period last year [1] - In September 2025, China's alumina exports were recorded at 250,000 tons, which is an 82.2% increase year-on-year [1] - The total alumina exports from January to September 2025 reached 2 million tons, showing a significant year-on-year increase of 61.8% [1] Import Data Summary - Aluminum ore and concentrates: - September 2025: 1.588 million tons, 792.44 million RMB - January to September 2025: 15.731 million tons, 9.167 billion RMB - Year-on-year change: 38.3% (monthly), 32% (cumulative) [1] - Copper ore and concentrates: - September 2025: 259,000 tons, 5.215 billion RMB - January to September 2025: 2.263 million tons, 43.069 billion RMB - Year-on-year change: 6.4% (monthly), 19.9% (cumulative) [1] Export Data Summary - Alumina: - September 2025: 25,000 tons, 85.244 million RMB - January to September 2025: 200,000 tons, 753.867 million RMB - Year-on-year change: 82.2% (monthly), 61.8% (cumulative) [1] - Rare earths and their products: - September 2025: 10,538 tons, 256.961 million RMB - January to September 2025: 95,875 tons, 1.719 billion RMB - Year-on-year change: 7.6% (monthly), 3.1% (cumulative) [1]

Group 1: Import Data - In July 2025, China's import volume of aluminum ore and its concentrates reached 20.06 million tons, representing a year-on-year increase of 34.20% [1] - From January to July 2025, the total import volume of aluminum ore and its concentrates was 123.26 million tons, showing a year-on-year increase of 33.7% [1][2] Group 2: Export Data - In July 2025, China's exports of unwrought copper and copper products amounted to 190,796 tons, marking a year-on-year increase of 35.4% [1][2] - From January to July 2025, the total export volume of unwrought copper and copper products was 934,046 tons, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 10.00% [1][2] - In July 2025, the export volume of alumina was 23,000 tons, which is a significant year-on-year increase of 56.40% [1][2] - From January to July 2025, the total export volume of alumina reached 157,000 tons, indicating a year-on-year increase of 64.3% [1][2]