According to statistics from the US Geological Survey, the US imported around 312,000 tons of alumina in the third quarter of this year, sliding by 13.57% compared to the previous quarter.

Among them, the imports from Brazil accounted for the largest proportion, totaling around 229,000 tons, a quarter-on-quarter increase of 16.24%; followed by Jamaica with roughly 38,000 tons, a quarter-on-quarter hike of 46.33%.

In terms of exports, the US’ alumina export volume reached approximately 38,000 tons in the third quarter, up by 5.01% compared to last quarter.

Among them, Mexico was the main destination, with 16,500 tons, rising by 20.4% quarter on quarter; followed by Canada with roughly 5,100 tons, hiking by 7.63% quarter on quarter.

In the first three quarters of this year, the US’ alumina imports were 1.03 million tons, and the exports totaled 112,000 tons.