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: Rep. Stevens Recognizes America Recycles Day
Congressional Aluminum Caucus co-chair Congresswoman Haley Stevens (D-MI) introduced a bipartisan resolution last week designating November 15 America Recycles Day to recognize how recycling boosts Michigan's (and America's!) manufacturing economy, creates jobs and keeps our communities cleaner. We applauded the resolution in a statement (featuring several of our member companies) noting, "Nearly 75% of all aluminum ever produced is still in use today, and recycling aluminum saves around 95% of the energy required to make new metal. Collecting and recycling more aluminum also helps secure domestic supply chains and limits the need for foreign imports."
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 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
Exports, Domestic Shipments Decline as Scrap Recovery, Imports Spike in New Tariff Environment
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.
