2017 World Aluminum Production Rates

Aluminum, the second most produced material in the world after steel, is extensively used in the construction sector, particularly in roofing and facade cladding, doors and windows, stairs, scaffolding, and greenhouse construction.

In addition , it is also used in automotive, aircraft, and wagon manufacturing, electrical applications, packaging, vehicle components, wire and cable production, machinery and machine elements, as well as in metallurgy. As a result of R&D efforts, aluminum has also started to be used in the defense industry.

Considered still a young metal in the world, aluminum is highly corrosion-resistant and has a long lifespan.

Since the early 2000s, China’s aluminum production has also shown rapid growth, leading to an increase in its market share.