Aluminum Industry in Action
Powering Up American Aluminum
America needs an all-of-the-above approach to secure metal supply including smart energy, trade, recycling and infrastructure policies.
U.S. Aluminum Drives Modern Manufacturing with $10+ Billion Invested
Over the past decade, the aluminum industry has invested more than $10 billion in U.S. manufacturing to support growing demand for the metal. Expanding markets, like automotive and packaging, and strong trade enforcement have driven the investment.
Record Recycling Jobs, Economic Output for U.S. Aluminum
A 2024 study shows found that the U.S. aluminum industry directly employs more than 164,000 workers and drives $92 billion in direct economic output.
Aluminum Week: Demand Holds Steady in 2025
The Aluminum Association released preliminary 2025 demand data showing North American (U.S. & Canada) aluminum demand held largely steady (up a bit less than a percentage point) last year amid ongoing economic and trade uncertainty. The data underscores the industry’s resilience and ability to adapt and deliver critical material to customers. "As demand potentially stabilizes, policy certainty and support for U.S. production will remain important to long-term growth and competitiveness," said Aluminum Association President & CEO Charles Johnson.
Latest News & Information
Pathways to Decarbonization: A North American Aluminum Roadmap
The North American region is uniquely positioned to lead the way on global aluminum decarbonization. A 2024 report lays out theoretical pathways to achieve industrywide carbon emission reductions by 2050.
Report shows recovery after decline through midyear
Comprehensive remedies focused on China, preservation of critical scrap supply would support U.S. investment
Certain Aluminum Product Segments Need Reconsideration
Statement follows attacks on facilities in Gulf region
Industry Statistics
Vital business intelligence on the industry for the industry
The Aluminum Association’s more than two-dozen different statistical reports cover every segment of the aluminum market, from orders to shipments to capacity. Our decades of experience and relationships allows us to survey aluminum companies directly to access near real-time information on shipments, mill orders and other market trends. And now these reports are available as interactive, presentation-ready charts and graphs you can manipulate directly through the system. This is data and information you can’t find anywhere else in a newly accessible and convenient format.
