Aluminum Industry in Action
New Jobs Report Shows Strength, Resiliency of U.S. Aluminum Industry
A 2026 study shows found that the U.S. aluminum industry directly employs more than 165,000 workers and drives $115+ billion in direct economic output.
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 $11+ Billion Invested
Over the past decade, the aluminum industry has invested more than $11 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.
Aluminum Week: Association Launches "America Needs Aluminum" Campaign
The Aluminum Association recently launched a new campaign with a straightforward message: America needs aluminum — and we should make more of it here. The campaign builds on our all-of-the-above strategy for aluminum supply, calling for policies that expand both primary and recycled aluminum production, strengthen domestic manufacturing, improve access to reliable and competitively priced energy, and aggressively confront unfair trade. The campaign will run through the fall, reaching policymakers and other key audiences through digital, audio, out-of-home and other advertising. Learn more at www.AmericaNeedsAluminum.com.
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.
New Campaign Calls for More Domestic Aluminum Production, Recycling and Investment to Meet Growing U.S. Demand
Presidential Memorandum Consistent with Calls for Targeted Aluminum Scrap Export Controls
Strong Trade Enforcement, Energy Investment and Scrap Export Controls Needed to Secure U.S. Aluminum Supply
Updated Framework Outlines Roadmap for a More Competitive U.S. Aluminum Industry
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.
