In 2024, the average market spot price of an aluminum ingot was estimated at 1.3 U.S. dollars per pound. Throughout the indicated period, this was by far the highest spot price for aluminum ingots. The fluctuations in aluminum prices can have far-reaching effects on the economy, influencing costs for products ranging from beverage cans to automotive parts. Production of aluminum
The primary production of aluminum in the United States has experienced fluctuations recently, with an estimated production volume of 750,000 metric tons in 2023. The primary production process involves the melting of alumina into pure aluminum. While the United States is one of the top 10 producers of primary aluminum, China is leading the way in terms of aluminum smelter production, with a production volume of 43 million metric tons in 2023.  Price comparison with other base metals The pricing of materials is influenced by various elements, such as manufacturing techniques, availability, and demand in diverse industries. In 2023, of the various base metals, tin was priced approximately at 14 U.S. dollars per pound and was the highest priced base metal at that time. In contrast, aluminum had the fourth highest price that year.

Learn about the fluctuations in aluminum ingot prices per pound and the factors that influence them, from supply and demand to tariffs and inflation. Keep an eye on market conditions to make informed pricing decisions.

Aluminum increased 16.20 USD/Tonne or 0.63% since the beginning of 2025, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Aluminum - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on March of 2025.

In 2023, the average price for aluminum stood at 2,256 nominal U.S. dollars per metric ton. This statistic depicts the average annual prices for aluminum from 2014 through 2026.

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The apparent consumption of aluminum in the United States totaled 4.3 million metric tons in 2024, an increase from the previous year, when the amount was 4.15 million metric tons. U.S. aluminum consumption Transportation applications accounted for about 36 percent of domestic consumption in 2024, with the remainder being mostly used for packaging, building, and electrical purposes. Composites can be substituted for aluminum in various applications. For example, glass, paper, plastics, and steel can be used instead of aluminum in packaging and composites, while steel, vinyl, and wood can replace aluminum in construction applications. The average spot price of aluminum ingots was 1.30 U.S. dollars per pound in 2024. Proposed aluminum tariffs The President of the United States has announced to impose a 25 percent tariff on steel and aluminum imports effective from March 2025. This policy impacts key trading partners, including Canada, Mexico, Japan, South Korea, and the European Union, who were exempt from the 2018 tariffs. The United States imported approximately 4.8 million metric tons of aluminum for consumption in 2024.

Magnesium decreased 200 CNY/T or 1.18% since the beginning of 2025, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for Magnesium.