U.S. exports of Aluminum and Alumina (End-Use 12200) totaled $1.1B in August 2026, exported to 128 countries.
Last updated: August 2026 dataUS exports of aluminum and alumina span the full production chain — from aluminum oxide (alumina) used as smelter feedstock to primary unwrought aluminum, alloyed ingots, and semi-fabricated forms such as sheet, extrusions, and foil. Alumina is the critical intermediate between bauxite mining and primary aluminum smelting, and its export is commercially significant for trading partners that operate smelters but lack domestic refining capacity. US aluminum exports have been affected by retaliatory tariff measures from trading partners responding to Section 232 import restrictions, a dynamic that exporters should monitor when evaluating market access in key destinations. Schedule B classification within this grouping depends on whether the product is alumina, unwrought alloy or non-alloy aluminum, or a specific semi-fabricated form.
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Alumina (aluminum oxide) is classified under a separate Schedule B heading from aluminum metal. Alumina is an inorganic chemical intermediate, while aluminum metal — whether unwrought, alloyed, or semi-fabricated — falls under the base metals chapter. Exporters must use the correct Schedule B code for each form, as the distinction affects export statistics, potential export license requirements, and destination-country import classification.
Yes. Following the imposition of US Section 232 tariffs on aluminum imports, several trading partners implemented retaliatory measures on US exports of aluminum and related products. The scope and current status of these retaliatory tariffs varies by country and product form. US exporters should consult the destination country's current tariff schedule and any applicable trade-remedy orders before finalizing pricing and contracts.
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Commodity 12200 · $1.1B of $79.1B
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Exports · August 2026
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Mexico and Canada together take 44% of it.
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Through August 2026 · exports 8 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.