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“South Korea Aluminum Power – Bridging Thailand & Korea’s Future Economy with Low‑Carbon Strategic Metal Transforming the World”

Last updated: 13 Jul 2026
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“South Korea Aluminum Industry – Driving Future Economic Power and Opportunities for Thailand” An in‑depth article by SO OK TRADING : July 13, 2026

 
South Korea: The World’s Highest Per‑Capita Aluminum Consumer South Korea consumes an average of 42.76 kg of aluminum per person per year, the highest in the world. Aluminum is a strategic metal underpinning electric vehicles (EVs), lithium‑ion batteries, semiconductors, and clean energy — the core pillars of the modern economy.

 
Supply Chain Structure & Imports

Annual imports exceed USD 10 billion
Import ratio: 55% primary ingot and 45% mid‑stream & downstream products (rolled sheets, alloys)
Key players: Novelis Korea (rolling & recycling), Sam‑A Aluminium (battery foil), Sambo Industrial (alloys)
 
⚙️ Downstream Industries – Demand Accelerators

EV & Battery: aluminum in EV structures and battery foil
Electronics & Semiconductors: heat sinks, high‑purity aluminum powder for chip production
Construction: green buildings and 100% recyclable extrusion structures
Packaging: beverage cans and circular packaging with closed‑loop recycling
 
The “Green Aluminum” Trend

Government promotes low‑carbon aluminum and scrap recycling to align with EU CBAM measures
Secondary aluminum alloy market projected to reach USD 4.6 billion by 2035 (CAGR 5.2%)
Gwangyang Port has become the LME aluminum storage hub
 
Industry Outlook to 2035

Market value: USD 8.79 billion (2024) → USD 15.32 billion (2035)
Average CAGR: 5.18–5.77%
Consumption volume: 850,000 tons → 1.44 million tons (2035)
Volume CAGR: 4.67%
Specialty Segments:

Superhard aluminum plate → USD 1.1 billion (CAGR 6.2%)
Al‑RE alloy (rare‑earth mixed) → USD 2.8 billion (CAGR 6.2%)
EV battery enclosures → USD 3.5 billion (CAGR 12.5%)
 
Key Growth Drivers

Automotive electrification: Hyundai & Kia shifting platforms to aluminum structures
Infrastructure modernization: green buildings and high‑speed rail systems
Advanced recycling hubs: large‑scale domestic recycling plant investments
 
Opportunities for Thailand South Korea’s demand for low‑carbon and recycled aluminum is a golden opportunity for Thai producers. By upgrading production standards and achieving Carbon Footprint certification (e.g., TGO), Thai companies can immediately integrate into South Korea’s new supply chain.

 
About SO OK TRADING SO OK TRADING is Thailand’s leading trader and supplier of industrial raw materials, specializing in non‑ferrous metals such as aluminum, copper, zinc, and high‑quality recycled metals.

Strengths: High quality, on‑time delivery, flexible volumes Vision: To become a global partner in strategic metals markets Opportunity: Ready to meet South Korea’s and the world’s demand for low‑carbon aluminum

 
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