Primary Annual Aluminum Production Capacity In The United States, By Company

This table presents the primary annual aluminum production capacity in the United States, broken down by company and specific plant locations. This data is critical for understanding the domestic aluminum industry's scale and distribution, which has significant implications for economic planning, trade policy, and industrial supply chains. Aluminum production capacity influences the availability of this essential metal for sectors such as automotive, aerospace, packaging, and construction, thereby affecting employment, regional economic development, and the country's ability to meet both domestic demand and export commitments.

Analysis of the data reveals that the total U.S. primary aluminum production capacity remained steady at 1,640 thousand metric tons from 2021 to 2022. Alcoa Corp. maintained a consistent capacity of 678 thousand metric tons across its three operating plants in Evansville, IN; Ferndale, WA; and Massena, NY, following the permanent closure of its Wenatchee, WA smelter in late 2021. Century Aluminum Co. also held steady at 699 thousand metric tons, with its facilities in Hawesville, KY; Mount Holly, SC; and Sebree, KY showing no capacity changes. Additionally, Magnitude 7 Metals LLC in New Madrid, MO, contributed 263 thousand metric tons, reflecting no change from the previous year. Overall, the data indicates a stable production landscape with no capacity expansions or reductions reported for 2022, underscoring a period of operational consistency within the U.S. primary aluminum sector.