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Aluminum Demand Increases Through First Half

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Demand for aluminum products in the U.S. and Canada increased 5.2 percent during the first half compared with the same period in 2023, the Aluminum Association reported. That follows softer demand in 2023, a byproduct of destocking and a decline in imports.

Aluminum demand in the U.S. and Canada totaled an estimated 14.1 billion pounds through the first half. Sheet and foil plate demand increased 7.5 percent through the second quarter, while foil, extruded products and electrical markets declined.

Additionally, aluminum exports were up 25.6 percent for the year to date.

 “Customers and end consumers have made it clear that they want sustainable, recyclable materials like aluminum. Our members are investing in production and jobs in the United States to help meet this demand both now and in the future,” said Charles Johnson, president and CEO of the Aluminum Association.