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: EGA & Century Announce Oklahoma Smelter Plans
Emirates Global Aluminum (EGA) and Century Aluminum announced the two would work together to build the primary aluminum smelter in Oklahoma that was first announced by EGA last year. This facility, which would be the first new smelter built in the United States in nearly 50 years, is expected to produce nearly 750,000 metric tons annually—25% more capacity than previously announced. The aluminum industry needs access to a reliable metal supply and abundant, affordable energy to continue to grow and expand in the United States. While we will continue to rely on imported primary aluminum to meet demand for our products for some time to come, this news is a welcome and significant step toward a more self-sufficient domestic industry. Learn more about what’s needed to increase domestic production below.
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.
Aluminum Association Outlines Concrete Steps Needed to Curb China’s Unfair Aluminum Trade Practices
New Policy Paper Details How Targeted Export Controls are Critical for American Industry
Exports, Domestic Shipments Decline Across Major Markets
Targeted Action Addresses Metal Trade Circumvention
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.
