Image caption: Tom Jones, CEO of the Aluminium Federation (ALFED).

The Aluminum Association in the U.S. has released preliminary estimates as part of its monthly ‘Aluminum Situation’ report, showing an estimated 7.7% demand growth for the aluminium industry in North America (U.S. and Canada) in 2021. This outpaced estimated 5.7% Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth in the United States in 2021.