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Industry reference
U.S. aluminum industry statistics, 2026
A current reference for writers, buyers and industry researchers looking for sourced U.S. aluminum industry figures.
Last updated August 4, 2026. Each figure is linked to its named source.
Key figures at a glance
These figures describe the broader U.S. aluminum industry. They provide context for the supply chain behind aluminum products, from production and recycling through manufacturing, distribution and service centers.
Pipe fittings are not reported as a standalone national market in this source. This page does not estimate a pipe-fitting-only market size.
$115.1 billion
in direct economic output
Source: Aluminum Association, 2026 Economic Impact of the U.S. Aluminum Industry, June 10, 2026871,464
jobs supported across direct, supplied and induced activity
Source: Aluminum Association, 2026 Economic Impact of the U.S. Aluminum Industry, June 10, 2026$326.4 billion
in total economic output supported by the industry
Source: Aluminum Association, 2026 Economic Impact of the U.S. Aluminum Industry, June 10, 2026More than $11 billion
invested or committed to U.S. manufacturing since 2016
Source: Aluminum Association, 2026 Economic Impact of the U.S. Aluminum Industry, June 10, 2026$18.2 billion
in direct wages and benefits
Source: Aluminum Association, 2026 Economic Impact of the U.S. Aluminum Industry, June 10, 2026What the figures include
The source defines the U.S. aluminum industry to include alumina refining, primary and secondary aluminum production, manufacturing of sheet, plate, foil, extrusions, forgings, coatings and powder, aluminum foundries, metals service centers and wholesalers. The measures are based on a 2026 economic-impact study.
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Aluminum Pipe Fittings. “U.S. Aluminum Industry Statistics, 2026.” Updated August 4, 2026. https://aluminumpipefittings.net/aluminum-industry-statistics
Methodology and sources
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