Aluminum Price History
Interactive aluminum futures price chart with historical data and key statistics.
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Understanding Aluminum Prices
Aluminum is the most widely used non-ferrous metal in the world, with applications spanning transportation, packaging, construction, and electronics. Its lightweight strength-to-weight ratio makes it indispensable in automotive and aerospace manufacturing.
Aluminum prices are heavily influenced by energy costs, since smelting is extremely electricity-intensive. China dominates global production, and Chinese policy decisions on production capacity and exports can significantly move prices.
Growing demand from electric vehicle manufacturing, renewable energy infrastructure, and lightweight vehicle design is expected to drive long-term aluminum consumption growth, even as recycling rates improve.