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Global metallurgical alumina production falls 3% m-o-m on raw material constraints, slower ramp-up

Mar 2, 2026

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by

Aditi Sen

in Aluminium, Non Ferrous

China remains largest producer but output falls by 4% m-o-m Tight Indonesian bauxite quotas restrict global alumina growth Global metallurgical alumina production declined by 3% m-o-m to 12.366 million tonnes (mnt) in January 2026 from 12.755 mnt in December 2025. The moderation reflects lower output levels at the start of the year compared to the…