The International Aluminium Institute has revealed the world’s primary aluminium production for the first quarter of 2025, highlighting a year-on-year increase of 1.34 per cent. But if compared to the growth rate of last year, it is about a 3 per cent less. In Q1 2024, the world primary aluminium production was 17.869 million tonnes, up by 4.31 per cent from 17.131 million tonnes during the corresponding period of the previous year.
Let’s delve into why global primary aluminium production experienced a slower growth rate in Q1 2025, examine the total output during this period, and assess whether it aligns with the industry’s outlook for the year.
1. Q1 2025 production
In the first quarter of 2025, the world primary aluminium production was 18.108 million tonnes, compared to 17.869 million tonnes in Q1 2024. In March (31 calendar days), the output stood at 6.23 million tonnes, up by 10.07 per cent from 5.66 million tonnes in February (28 calendar days). On a year-on-year calculation, it registered a 2.32 per cent increase from 6.089 million tonnes.
The daily average primary aluminium production during the period under review was 200,900 tonnes, up by 2.29 per cent from 196,400 tonnes a year ago, aligned with the growth rate seen through March.