Capacities Of Domestic Alumina Plants, December 31

This table presents the production capacities of alumina plants located within the United States as of December 31 for the years 2021 and 2022. Alumina, a key intermediate product derived from bauxite ore, is essential for the production of aluminum metal, which is widely used in transportation, packaging, construction, and electrical industries. Tracking the capacities of domestic alumina plants provides valuable insight into the country’s ability to supply raw materials for aluminum manufacturing, influencing economic factors such as trade balance, industrial output, and employment in related sectors.

The data indicates that the total alumina production capacity in the U.S. remained steady at 1.7 million metric tons per year between 2021 and 2022. Specifically, LAlumina LLC in Burnside, Louisiana, maintained a capacity of 500,000 metric tons annually, while Noranda Alumina LLC in Gramercy, Louisiana, continued operating at 1.2 million metric tons per year. The absence of capacity changes suggests stable operational conditions and no significant expansions or contractions in domestic alumina production during this period. This stability may reflect consistent demand and supply dynamics in the aluminum industry, as well as the ongoing reliance on these two key facilities for alumina supply in the U.S. market.