The aluminum industry is a major contributor to the U.S. economy, with shipments increasing steadily since the downturn of 1994-1995. In 2000, total U.S. primary aluminum production capacity was 9,437 million pounds; with production that year of 8,087 million pounds. [AA 2001]

Value of Shipments* (1992-2001)
Billion Dollars (Constant Dollars 1998=100)

Source: DOC 1993, DOC 1996, DOC 1999, DOC 2001

* In the SIC system, a number of production activities related to aluminum manufacturing were grouped with that of other non-ferrous metals. However, beginning in 1997 under NAICS, such activities have been separated into aluminum-specific classifications, which allow more precise tabulation.