Top 5 Export Destinations for Aluminum

Aluminum is a type of metal widely used by the public due to its advantages, such as corrosion resistance, lightweight nature, recyclability, and non-flammability.

Indonesia has recorded aluminum exports to various countries. According to a report by the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS), the volume of national aluminum exports in January-March 2022 reached 52.5 million kg, a 10.74% increase from the same period the previous year.

Meanwhile, the value of Indonesia's aluminum exports reached US$176.06 million. This value increased by 43.15% compared to the same period the previous year, which amounted to US$122.9 million kg.

The main export destinations for Indonesian aluminum in January-March 2022 are as follows:

1. China
Volume: 11,051,780 kg
Value: US$24,930,677

2. Vietnam
Volume: 6,143,221 kg
Value: US$18,954,896

3. India
Volume: 2,967,635 kg
Value: US$10,607,751

4. Japan
Volume: 2,695,509 kg
Value: US$7,739,192

5. Thailand
Volume: 2,429,886 kg
Value: US$7,521,227

Aluminum mines in Indonesia are spread across several provinces, namely North Sumatra, Papua, West Papua, Riau, and West Kalimantan.

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