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26 AUGUST 2025AlCircle.com

US primary aluminium imports rise during Jan-May 2025 despite Canada’s slump; UAE and India step in to fill the gap

Edited by : Debanjali Sengupta
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US primary aluminium imports rise during Jan-May 2025 despite Canada’s slump; UAE and India step in to fill the gap

According to the latest data from the US Geological Survey, the United States’ aluminium crude metal and alloys imports increased over the year during January-May 2025, even as shipments from Canada - the country’s top supplier - declined. The data highlights two key trends: (1) Canada retained its position as the leading exporter despite a drop in volumes, and (2) the United Arab Emirates (UAE) stepped in to offset the shortfall, driving overall import growth.

US primary aluminium imports rise despite Canada’s slump; UAE and India step in to fill the gap

Canada holds lead but volumes erode

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