This statistic represents the global aluminum consumption forecast from 2021 to 2029, at a compound annual growth rate of *** percent. In 2021, global aluminum consumption is projected to amount to some **** million metric tons. Aluminum usage for industrial production Thanks to its light weight, durability, and malleability, aluminum is a highly used metal in consumer goods, electronics, and vehicle production. In 2020, roughly ** percent of total aluminum globally was used by the transport sector for manufacturing and production. The trend towards high industrialization across the globe triggered a demand increase for all types of metals necessary for production. In 2020, the size of the global aluminum market was *** billion U.S. dollars. This market is expected to reach approximately *** billion U.S. dollars by 2026. As of 2020, the top three major importers of aluminum and aluminum products were the United States, Germany, and China. The top three exporters were the same countries that same year. Aluminum recycling Primary aluminum production is an very energy-intensive process and this induces organizations to repurpose waste aluminum. Across the globe, firms recycle aluminum to meet the increasing demand and gain profits. The price of one pound of recycled aluminum cans was ** U.S. cents in 2018, down from ** U.S. cents per pound in 2017. This rapid decline in the price of recycled aluminum suggests a surge in aluminum recycling and increasing efficiency of the recycling process worldwide. In 2018, the production volume of recycled aluminum in Asia reached roughly ** million metric tons, up from *** million metric tons in 2014. Nonetheless, not all aluminum waste is recycled. In North America, only ** percent of total aluminum waste was recycled between 2015 and 2017.

This data release contains the U.S. salient statistics and world production data extracted from the ALUMINUM data sheet of the USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries 2022.

With around *** million metric tons of aluminum produced, Chinalco was the world's largest aluminum-producing company in 2024. Hongqiao, Rusal, and Xinfa were also ranked among the largest aluminum producers globally at that time. Together, China-based Chinalco and the Hongqiao Group represented an output of over ** million metric tons in 2024. China’s dominance in the aluminum industry The aluminum market has been dominated by China, both in terms of production and international trade. In 2024, China's aluminum production amounted to over ** million metric tons. In that same year, the total value of China's aluminum exports was ***** billion U.S. dollars, which made it the leading aluminum exporting country in the world. Not only is China's success with aluminum output attributable to factories with high production capacities, but China also has some of the largest bauxite reserves in the world. This vertical integration gives China a significant advantage in the global aluminum industry. Outlook of aluminum prices Between 2018 and 2020, average global aluminum prices slumped to just over ***** U.S. dollars per metric ton. This price dip started in 2018 due to concerns over the global economy and the slowing industrial growth in China. However, since then, average aluminum prices have begun to increase considerably, to nearly ***** U.S. dollars per metric ton in 2024.

United States Imports of Aluminum was US$28.31 Billion during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. United States Imports of Aluminum - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on November of 2025.

United States Imports from Mexico of Aluminum was US$1.84 Billion during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. United States Imports from Mexico of Aluminum - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on December of 2025.

United States Imports from Colombia of Aluminum was US$668.73 Million during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. United States Imports from Colombia of Aluminum - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on December of 2025.

Costa Rica Exports of aluminum was US$91.9 Million during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. Costa Rica Exports of aluminum - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on December of 2025.

In 2024, the average price for aluminum stood at 2,419 nominal U.S. dollars per metric ton. This statistic depicts the average annual prices for aluminum from 2014 through 2026.

France Imports of Aluminum was US$8.66 Billion during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. France Imports of Aluminum - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on December of 2025.

United States Imports from Brazil of Aluminum was US$283.83 Million during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. United States Imports from Brazil of Aluminum - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on December of 2025.

Mexico Imports of Aluminum was US$10.23 Billion during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. Mexico Imports of Aluminum - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on December of 2025.

United States Imports from Israel of Aluminum was US$19.2 Million during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. United States Imports from Israel of Aluminum - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on December of 2025.

Spain Imports of Aluminum was US$5.24 Billion during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. Spain Imports of Aluminum - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on December of 2025.

United States Imports from South Korea of Aluminum was US$981.85 Million during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. United States Imports from South Korea of Aluminum - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on October of 2025.

Colombia Imports of Aluminum was US$527.6 Million during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. Colombia Imports of Aluminum - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on November of 2025.

Dominican Republic Exports of aluminum was US$162.26 Million during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. Dominican Republic Exports of aluminum - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on December of 2025.

Italy Exports of aluminum was US$8.83 Billion during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. Italy Exports of aluminum - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on December of 2025.

United States Imports from Norway of Aluminum was US$57.37 Million during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. United States Imports from Norway of Aluminum - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on December of 2025.

United States Imports from Jordan of Aluminum was US$8.73 Million during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. United States Imports from Jordan of Aluminum - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on December of 2025.

Switzerland Imports of Aluminum was US$3.19 Billion during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. Switzerland Imports of Aluminum - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on November of 2025.