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THE TOP 10 ALUMINUM-PRODUCING COUNTRIES
Many countries produce aluminum, with each nation playing a unique role in the global marketplace. Examining primary aluminum production by country shows that each nation participates in the industry in unique ways:
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CHINA
China is the world's largest aluminum producer, manufacturing 37 million metric tons in 2020. One reason China produces so much aluminum is the country's strong manufacturing industry, which requires the metal for vehicles, electronics and consumer goods. The nation also exports aluminum via its excellent shipping capabilities.
Since 2018, China’s government has sought to reduce the country’s aluminum production capacity to address environmental and overproduction concerns. Despite this effort, the nation still leads the world in aluminum production.
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INDIA
As another of the largest aluminum producers located in Asia, India produced 3.6 million metric tons of aluminum in 2020. India's power, consumer goods, transportation and construction sectors create high demand for aluminum.
Currently, the local companies dominating aluminum production include Hindustan Aluminium Company, Sterlite Industries, Sacheta Metals, Jindal Aluminium, National Aluminium Company and Bharat Aluminium.
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RUSSIA
Russia is the third-largest nation for global aluminum production, with 3.6 million metric tons produced in 2020. RUSAL, based in Moscow, is the largest aluminum company in the country.
In 2022, Russian troops invaded Ukraine. As a result, RUSAL stopped importing from the Nikolaev alumina refinery in Ukraine, which could impact Russia's long-term aluminum production. Several nations imposed new economic sanctions on Russia following
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