Aluminum ores and concentrates (HS 260600)
Aluminum ores and concentrates (HS 260600) has 6,954 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Nov 2019 and Jul 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Aluminum ores and concentrates is RHI US LTD, with 3,089 shipments, followed by VESUVIUS USA and ATALCO GRAMERCY LLC. The leading supplier is RHI MAGNESITA GMBH, with 2,686 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 July 2026
Shipments over time (last 24 months)
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 2,497 shipments, followed by RHI TRADE DALIAN CO LTD → RHI US LTD (181) and NORANDA BAUXITE LIMITED → NORANDA ALUMINA LLC (117).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| RHI US LTD | 3,089 |
| VESUVIUS USA | 192 |
| ATALCO GRAMERCY LLC | 138 |
| KROSAKI USA INC | 133 |
| RHI CANADA INC | 131 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| RHI MAGNESITA GMBH | 2,686 |
| HINDALCO INDUSTRIES LIMITED | 317 |
| RHI TRADE DALIAN CO LTD | 243 |
| MINERACAO CURIMBABA LTDA | 201 |
| NORANDA BAUXITE LIMITED | 174 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| GERMANY | 1,670 |
| CHINA | 1,178 |
| AUSTRIA | 655 |
| INDIA | 501 |
| BRAZIL | 310 |
| JAMAICA | 282 |
| BELGIUM | 240 |
| SPAIN | 226 |
| GUYANA | 201 |
| NETHERLANDS | 173 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 2,031 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 882 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 876 |
| GRAMERCY, LA | 454 |
| MOBILE, AL | 427 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 349 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 315 |
| BALTIMORE, MD | 309 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 202 |
| SEATTLE, WA | 197 |
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, ATALCO GRAMERCY LLC, KROSAKI USA INC, and RHI CANADA 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 3,089 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 NORANDA BAUXITE LIMITED.
How many U.S. shipments of Aluminum ores and concentrates are there?
ImportDoor has 6,954 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 260600, spanning Nov 2019 to Jul 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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