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March 9, 2026
IAI: Primary aluminum production rises in January
Written by Greg Wittbecker
The International Aluminium Institute (IAI) has released its monthly report on primary production, showing global production at 6.317 million tons for January. This reflects a 0.27% month-on-month (m/m) increase in daily output.
The details by region (000 tons and m/m daily rate change)
Africa – 135 (-1.46%)
North America – 336 (0.90%)
South America – 128 (-3.76%)
Asia ex China – 417 (0.48%)
Europe, including Russia – 613 (0.49%)
Oceania- 164 (1.23%)
Gulf Region – 524 (0.58%)
China – 3,786 (0.29%)
Unreported estimate- 214 (no change)
Total 6,317 (0.27%)
What stands out in the numbers?
