The above data indicates the sluggish trend in the United States' primary aluminium production prevails, primarily due to rising production costs. Companies like Alcoa cited higher raw material prices and overall economic pressures as key factors impacting their output.
In September 2024, the output was down by 2.5 per cent M-o-M, amounting to 54,600 tonnes versus 56,000 tonnes. Annually, the September output registered a decline of 9 per cent from 60,000 tonnes.
