In 2021, nearly 139,000 metric tons of refined aluminum were produced in West Africa. This represented a peak in production since 2011. That year, the aluminum output in the sub-region stood at 126,600 metric tons. The West African countries considered were Cameroon, Ghana, and Nigeria. Overall, Africa produced over 1.58 million metric tons of aluminum in 2021.
Aluminum production in West Africa from 2011 to 2021
(in 1,000 metric tons)
The source notes that all data reflect ''the production of primary aluminum only''.
Figures have been rounded.
Data has been calculated by Statista from annual figures provided by the source for aluminum-producing countries in West Africa, namely Cameroon, Ghana, and Nigeria.
Data calculated from 2014 to 2020 exclude Nigeria.
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