The latest report from the World Bureau of Metal Statistics (WBMS) reveals that global primary aluminum production reached 6.1609 million tons in March 2025, while consumption stood at 5.8836 million tons, resulting in a supply surplus of 277,200 tons.

During the first quarter of 2025 (January-March), cumulative global primary aluminum output totaled 17.9783 million tons against consumption of 17.4396 million tons, creating a surplus of 538,700 tons.

Key Figures:
• March 2025:

• Production: 6,160,900 tons

• Consumption: 5,883,600 tons

• Surplus: 277,200 tons

• Q1 2025 (Jan-Mar):

• Production: 17,978,300 tons

• Consumption: 17,439,600 tons

• Surplus: 538,700 tons

The data indicates continued oversupply in the global aluminum market during the reported period.