Aluminum ores and concentrates (HS 260600)
Aluminum ores and concentrates (HS 260600) has 7,931 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Nov 2019 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Aluminum ores and concentrates is RHI US LTD, with 3,557 shipments, followed by VESUVIUS USA and RHI CANADA INC. The leading supplier is RHI MAGNESITA GMBH, with 2,997 shipments, followed by HINDALCO INDUSTRIES LIMITED and RHI TRADE DALIAN CO LTD. Goods originate mainly from GERMANY and CHINA, arriving primarily at NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ. Import volume has risen over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Sourced from U.S. Customs bill of lading data · Updated monthly · Data through August 2026Cite as: ImportDoor, U.S. Customs bill of lading data (data through August 2026), https://www.importdoor.com/products/260600-aluminum-ores-and-concentrates
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Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Aluminum ores and concentrates (HS 260600), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is RHI MAGNESITA GMBH → RHI US LTD with 2,783 shipments, followed by RHI MAGNESITA TRADE B V → RHI US LTD (219) and RHI TRADE DALIAN CO LTD → RHI US LTD (216).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| RHI US LTD | 3,557 |
| VESUVIUS USA | 198 |
| RHI CANADA INC | 157 |
| ATALCO GRAMERCY LLC | 152 |
| KROSAKI USA INC | 146 |
| ESAB WELDING CUTTING PRODUCTS HA | 140 |
| NORANDA ALUMINA LLC | 133 |
| SINTEX MINERALS SERVICES INC | 91 |
| COX REFRACTORIES INC | 85 |
| ALLIED MINERAL PRODUCTS INC | 84 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| RHI MAGNESITA GMBH | 2,997 |
| HINDALCO INDUSTRIES LIMITED | 326 |
| RHI TRADE DALIAN CO LTD | 288 |
| MINERACAO CURIMBABA LTDA | 238 |
| RHI MAGNESITA TRADE B V | 232 |
| NORANDA BAUXITE LIMITED | 196 |
| BOSAI MINERALS GROUP | 183 |
| KROSAKI HARIMA CORP | 155 |
| SIBELCO EUROPE | 141 |
| DISCOVERY BAUXITE OPERATIONS LTD | 112 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| GERMANY | 1,942 |
| CHINA | 1,360 |
| AUSTRIA | 726 |
| INDIA | 514 |
| BRAZIL | 367 |
| JAMAICA | 315 |
| BELGIUM | 287 |
| SPAIN | 258 |
| GUYANA | 222 |
| UNITED KINGDOM | 181 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 2,267 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 1,011 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 1,011 |
| GRAMERCY, LA | 534 |
| MOBILE, AL | 493 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 415 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 360 |
| BALTIMORE, MD | 334 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 229 |
| SEATTLE, WA | 226 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 260600 — Aluminum ores and concentrates. The Harmonized System is the international standard for classifying traded goods; U.S. Customs records this 6-digit code on every bill of lading.
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Frequently asked questions about importing Aluminum ores and concentrates
Who imports Aluminum ores and concentrates (HS 260600)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Aluminum ores and concentrates include RHI US LTD, VESUVIUS USA, RHI CANADA INC, ATALCO GRAMERCY LLC, and KROSAKI USA INC.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Aluminum ores and concentrates?
RHI US LTD is the largest U.S. importer of Aluminum ores and concentrates (HS 260600), with 3,557 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Aluminum ores and concentrates?
Leading suppliers shipping Aluminum ores and concentrates (HS 260600) to the U.S. include RHI MAGNESITA GMBH, HINDALCO INDUSTRIES LIMITED, RHI TRADE DALIAN CO LTD, MINERACAO CURIMBABA LTDA, and RHI MAGNESITA TRADE B V.
How many U.S. shipments of Aluminum ores and concentrates are there?
ImportDoor has 7,931 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 260600, spanning Nov 2019 to Aug 2026.
Where is Aluminum ores and concentrates imported from?
Aluminum ores and concentrates is imported into the U.S. primarily from GERMANY, CHINA, and AUSTRIA.
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