U.S. Imports For Consumption Of Aluminum, By Country Or Locality

This table presents detailed data on the quantities and values of aluminum imports into the United States, broken down by country or locality and categorized into metals and alloys (crude), plates, sheets, bars, and scrap. This information is crucial for understanding the supply chain dynamics of the U.S. aluminum industry, which supports a wide range of sectors including automotive, aerospace, construction, and packaging. Tracking import sources and volumes helps policymakers and industry stakeholders assess market dependencies, trade balances, and potential vulnerabilities in the aluminum supply chain, which can impact pricing, manufacturing costs, and economic competitiveness.

Analyzing the data from 2021 to 2022 reveals significant growth in both the quantity and value of aluminum imports. Total imports increased from approximately 5.5 million metric tons valued at $16.2 billion in 2021 to about 6.3 million metric tons valued at $22.4 billion in 2022. Canada remains the dominant supplier, with imports rising slightly from 3.13 million metric tons valued at $9.12 billion to 3.21 million metric tons valued at $10.8 billion. Notably, imports from the United Arab Emirates surged from 358,000 metric tons valued at $958 million to 467,000 metric tons valued at $1.55 billion, reflecting a substantial increase in both volume and value. Similarly, Bahrain’s exports to the U.S. grew from 179,000 metric tons valued at $461 million to 308,000 metric tons valued at $1.03 billion. Mexico also showed a marked increase, with total imports climbing from 279,000 metric tons valued at $718 million to 301,000 metric tons valued at $971 million. These trends underscore a diversification of aluminum supply sources alongside an overall expansion in import volumes, highlighting the evolving landscape of global aluminum trade impacting the U.S. market.