Week Ending April 21 2017An update on Industry activity and economic indicators
Market ViewBy Timothy P Hayes CFA ndash Lawrence Capital Management
The views expressed in the ldquoMarket Viewrdquo are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of the Aluminum Association
Aluminum prices moved higher during an abbreviated Easter Holiday week The LME cash price closed at $1932mt(88centlb) on Friday up 2 from the end of the previous week Prices received support from a decline in production IAI data showed global output fell to an annual rate of 593 mmt in March down 2 from February Most of the decline came from China while production for the rest of the world was off slightly Output has now fallen for two straight months after reaching an all-time high in January
Declining production has helped to keep the aluminum market in deficit so far this year Visible inventories are down more than 02 mmt year to date All of this decline and then some has come from LME stocks They are down in excess of 05 mmt which has more than offset a near 04 mmt surge in inventories on the Shanghai Exchange Another sign for the market is a less torrential flow of metal from China Its net exports of semis were around 200 kmt in February While still high the amount was down considerably from the approximate 325 kmt of product that flooded the market in January
Key economic data in the US in March was clouded by weather Housing starts fell to a worse-than-expected 1215 million units (seasonally adjusted annual rate) off 7 from February Activity had already been pulled forward during a mild January and February and a blizzardly end to winter skewed the figures even more so in March Meanwhile industrial production was up 05 But the cold snap especially when compared to a relatively warm February caused a surge in utility usage Other parts of the IP report were more concerning namely the 04 drop in manufacturing activity
This report is based on information reported to the Association by participants which is aggregated by the Association While the Association believes that its statistical procedures and methods are reliable it does not warrant the accuracy or completeness of the data All data contained herein are subject to revision For further information contact Ryan Olsen VP Business Information and Statistics at 1-703-358-2984 or email rolsenaluminumorg copy The Aluminum Association Inc All rights reserved
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The Aluminum Association
2Industry Activity
April 17 ndash Estimated shipments of Aluminum Drawing Stock Bare Wire and Rod amp Bar by US and Canadian producers totaled 1105 million pounds during March 2017 an increase of 85 percent over the March 2016 total of 1018 million pounds Compared to the previous month shipments rose 81 percent over the February 2017 total of 1022 million pounds Year-to-date shipments through March 2017 totaled 3209 million pounds up 102 percent over the 2016 year-to-date total of 2912 million pounds
April 17 ndash New can stock (class) scrap receiptstotaled 561 million pounds during March 2017 a decrease of 89 percent from the March 2016 total of 616 million pounds Compared to the previous month receipts increased 63 percent over the February 2017 total of 528 million pounds Year-to-date receipts through March 2017 totaled 1640 million pounds down 48 percent from the 2016 year-to-date total of 1723 million pounds
April 20 ndash Estimated shipments of Aluminum Forgings and Impacts by US and Canadian producers totaled 328 million pounds during March 2017 an increase of 177 percent over the March 2016 total of 278 million pounds Compared to the previous month shipments rose 109 percent over the February 2017 total of 295 million pounds Year-to-date shipments through March 2017 totaled 926 million pounds up 161 percent over the 2016 year-to-date total of 798 million pounds
April 21 2017
The Aluminum Association
3Industry Activity Continuedhellip
April 21 2017
April 21 ndash Shipments of Aluminum Extruded Products (extruded shapes pipe amp tube and rod amp bar) by US and Canadian producers totaled an estimated 4714 million pounds during March 2017 a rise of 16 percent over the March 2016 revised total of 4639 million pounds Compared to the previous month shipments increased 124 percent over the February 2017 total of 4192 million pounds Year-to-date shipments through March 2017 totaled 13195 million pounds up two-tenths of one percent over the 2016 year-to-date total of 13163 million pounds
The Aluminum Association
4Economic Activity
April 17 ndash The US Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development jointly announced that privately-owned housing starts in March 2017 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1215000 units down 68 percent from the revised February 2017 rate of 1303000 Compared to a year ago housing starts increased 92 percent over the March 2016 rate of 1113000 Privately-owned housing units authorized by building permits in March were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1260000 This was 36 percent above the revised February rate of 1216000 and 170 percent above the March 2016 estimate of 1077000 Year-to-date privately-owned housing starts and authorized permits were up an estimated 81 percent and up 105 percent compared to 2016 respectively
April 17 ndash Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes fell three points in April to 68 on the NAHBWells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) This follows an unusually high March reading All three HMI components posted losses in April but remain at healthy levels Current sales conditions fell three points to 74 while sales expectations in the next six months dropped three points to 75 Buyer traffic edged one point down to 52 Results in each of the three components create a seasonally adjusted index where any number over 50 indicates that more builders view conditions as good than poor
April 18 ndash The Federal Reserve Board announced that US industrial production increased five-tenths of one percent in March after moving up one-tenth of one percent in February (r) Manufacturing output decreased four-tenths of one percent mm Manufacturing output in March increased 10 percent yy while the production of durable goods increased 15 percent and nondurable goods increased four-tenths of one percent At 1041 percent of its 2012 average total industrial production in March was 15 percent above its year-earlier level Capacity utilization for the industrial sector increased 04 percentage point in March to 761 percent a rate that is 38 percentage points below its long-run (1972ndash2016) average
April 21 2017
The Aluminum Association
5Economic Activity Continuedhellip
April 21 ndash Preliminary data published by Wards Automotive show that North American (Canada Mexico and the United States) light vehicle production totaled 167 million units during March 2017 up 85 percent year-over-year While year-over-year US and Canadian production increased 17 percent and 36 percent respectively Mexican production increased 399 percent Production of medium and heavy trucks totaled 37817 units in March down 124 percent from a year ago For the first quarter of 2017 total production reached 451 million units up 19 percent over 2016 Year-to-date US production through March declined 15 percent while Mexican and Canadian production was up 199 and off 46 percent respectively
April 21 2017
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6Global Trends
April 21 2017
April 18 ndash According to preliminary estimates from the National Bureau of Statistics of China the gross domestic product (GDP) of China increased 69 percent in the first quarter from a year earlier With the result Chinarsquos GDP has accelerated for a second-straight quarter as investment picked up retail sales rebounded and factory output strengthened amid robust credit growth and further strength in property markets
The first-quarter growth pace was the fastest since the third quarter of 2015 GDP in January-March rose 13 percent quarter-on-quarter from the previous three months compared with growth of 17 percent in October-December
April 20 ndash According to data collected by the International Aluminium Institute and the Aluminum Association the global primary aluminum production rate totaled an estimated 593 million tonnes in March 2017 off 20 percent from the February 2017 rate but an increase of 28 percent over the March 2016 rate of 577 million tonnes Actual production in March totaled an estimated 504 million tonnes up 85 percent month-over-month The annual production rate in North America (US and Canada) increased three-tenths of one percent mm but was off 43 percent yy In China the annual rate of production fell to 319 million tonnes down 35 percent mm but up 30 percent yy The RoW annual production rate in March 2017 was down four-tenths of one percent mm but up 36 percent yy
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7Energy
April 21 ndash According to this weeks release by the Federal Reserve Board the Nominal Broad Dollar Index closed the week at 12439 on Friday up two-tenths of one percent from last weeks close of 12408 Last week the Index was down four-tenths of one percent The Index continued its run (27 days) performing below its 30-day moving average and is now off 30 percent since the start of the year Over the last six months the index is up 16 percent while its up 43 percent over the last 12 months
The nominal broad dollar index is a weighted average of the foreign exchange values of the US dollar against the currencies of a broad group of major US trading partners
April 21 ndash On the NYMEX near-month WTI crude oil futures (Cushing OK WTI Future Contract 1) closed the week at $4962bbl on Friday April 21 down $356 (-67) from last weeks close of $5318bbl Oil futures settled below $50bbl for the first time this month following another rise in active US oil rigs that cast further doubt that the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries will agree to extend its product-cut deal into the second half of the year Active US oil-drilling rigsincreased by 5 this week to 688 its 14th weekly increase in a row Compared to last year oil rigs have increased by 345 Brent Crude on Londons ICE Futures exchange closed the week down at $5196bbl (-70) Thursdays spread between the two was $234bbl down from last weeks spread of $271bbl
April 20 ndash The US Energy Information Administration reported that natural gas spot prices movements around the United States were mixed this report week (Wednesday April 12 to Wednesday April 19) The Henry Hub spot pricerose from $299 per million British thermal units (MMBtu) last Wednesday to $312MMBtu At the New York Mercantile Exchange (Nymex) the May 2017 contract price was flat Wednesday to Wednesday at $3185MMBtu
US Dollar
April 21 2017
The Aluminum Association
8The Aluminum Association founded in 1933 works globally to aggressively promote aluminum as the most sustainable and recyclable automotive packaging and construction material in todayrsquos market The Association represents North America and foreign-based primary producers of aluminum aluminum recyclers producers of semi-fabricated products and foundries as well as suppliers to the industry or distributors or jobbers
The Aluminum Associations statistical programs provide industry information on primary aluminum production new orders of mill products industry shipments end use market estimates inventories recycling and foreign trade on a monthly quarterly and annual basis Special surveys provide data on specific subjects such as primary capacity flat roll capacity inventories and castings shipments Custom reports are available on a for-fee basis Web briefings are also available upon request
Industry OverviewAluminum Statistical Review (Annual Fact Book)Aluminum Highlights (Weekly)Aluminum Situation (Monthly)Summary of Producer Shipments and Inventories (Monthly)
Primary AluminumPrimary Aluminum Production ndash US and Canada (Monthly)Primary Installed Capacity (Annual)Shipments of Primary Aluminum by Form (Quarterly)
Mill ProductsIndex of Net New Order Receipts for Aluminum Mill Products (Monthly)Can Stock Shipments (Monthly)Electrical Conductor Shipments (Monthly)Extruded Products Shipments and Press Utilization (Monthly)Flat Roll Capacity (Annual)Foil Shipments (Monthly)Forging and Impacts Shipments (Monthly)Rod Bar and Wire Shipments (Monthly)Sheet and Plate Shipments (Monthly)
End UseExtrusion Shipments by End Use (Quarterly)Fin Stock Shipments by End Use (Quarterly)Foil Shipments by End Use (Monthly)Sheet and Plate Shipments by End Use (Quarterly)
RecyclingNew Can Stock (Class) Scrap Receipts (Monthly)Used Beverage Can Reclamation (Annual)
Foreign Trade (based on government customs data)Summary of US Canada and Mexico Imports and Exports (by Commodity) MonthlyForeign Trade Online Database - US Canada and Mexico Exports amp Imports of Aluminum (By Commodity by Country)
For a complete list of statistical publications and reports visit our bookstore
April 21 2017
The Aluminum Association
2Industry Activity
April 17 ndash Estimated shipments of Aluminum Drawing Stock Bare Wire and Rod amp Bar by US and Canadian producers totaled 1105 million pounds during March 2017 an increase of 85 percent over the March 2016 total of 1018 million pounds Compared to the previous month shipments rose 81 percent over the February 2017 total of 1022 million pounds Year-to-date shipments through March 2017 totaled 3209 million pounds up 102 percent over the 2016 year-to-date total of 2912 million pounds
April 17 ndash New can stock (class) scrap receiptstotaled 561 million pounds during March 2017 a decrease of 89 percent from the March 2016 total of 616 million pounds Compared to the previous month receipts increased 63 percent over the February 2017 total of 528 million pounds Year-to-date receipts through March 2017 totaled 1640 million pounds down 48 percent from the 2016 year-to-date total of 1723 million pounds
April 20 ndash Estimated shipments of Aluminum Forgings and Impacts by US and Canadian producers totaled 328 million pounds during March 2017 an increase of 177 percent over the March 2016 total of 278 million pounds Compared to the previous month shipments rose 109 percent over the February 2017 total of 295 million pounds Year-to-date shipments through March 2017 totaled 926 million pounds up 161 percent over the 2016 year-to-date total of 798 million pounds
April 21 2017
The Aluminum Association
3Industry Activity Continuedhellip
April 21 2017
April 21 ndash Shipments of Aluminum Extruded Products (extruded shapes pipe amp tube and rod amp bar) by US and Canadian producers totaled an estimated 4714 million pounds during March 2017 a rise of 16 percent over the March 2016 revised total of 4639 million pounds Compared to the previous month shipments increased 124 percent over the February 2017 total of 4192 million pounds Year-to-date shipments through March 2017 totaled 13195 million pounds up two-tenths of one percent over the 2016 year-to-date total of 13163 million pounds
The Aluminum Association
4Economic Activity
April 17 ndash The US Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development jointly announced that privately-owned housing starts in March 2017 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1215000 units down 68 percent from the revised February 2017 rate of 1303000 Compared to a year ago housing starts increased 92 percent over the March 2016 rate of 1113000 Privately-owned housing units authorized by building permits in March were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1260000 This was 36 percent above the revised February rate of 1216000 and 170 percent above the March 2016 estimate of 1077000 Year-to-date privately-owned housing starts and authorized permits were up an estimated 81 percent and up 105 percent compared to 2016 respectively
April 17 ndash Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes fell three points in April to 68 on the NAHBWells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) This follows an unusually high March reading All three HMI components posted losses in April but remain at healthy levels Current sales conditions fell three points to 74 while sales expectations in the next six months dropped three points to 75 Buyer traffic edged one point down to 52 Results in each of the three components create a seasonally adjusted index where any number over 50 indicates that more builders view conditions as good than poor
April 18 ndash The Federal Reserve Board announced that US industrial production increased five-tenths of one percent in March after moving up one-tenth of one percent in February (r) Manufacturing output decreased four-tenths of one percent mm Manufacturing output in March increased 10 percent yy while the production of durable goods increased 15 percent and nondurable goods increased four-tenths of one percent At 1041 percent of its 2012 average total industrial production in March was 15 percent above its year-earlier level Capacity utilization for the industrial sector increased 04 percentage point in March to 761 percent a rate that is 38 percentage points below its long-run (1972ndash2016) average
April 21 2017
The Aluminum Association
5Economic Activity Continuedhellip
April 21 ndash Preliminary data published by Wards Automotive show that North American (Canada Mexico and the United States) light vehicle production totaled 167 million units during March 2017 up 85 percent year-over-year While year-over-year US and Canadian production increased 17 percent and 36 percent respectively Mexican production increased 399 percent Production of medium and heavy trucks totaled 37817 units in March down 124 percent from a year ago For the first quarter of 2017 total production reached 451 million units up 19 percent over 2016 Year-to-date US production through March declined 15 percent while Mexican and Canadian production was up 199 and off 46 percent respectively
April 21 2017
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6Global Trends
April 21 2017
April 18 ndash According to preliminary estimates from the National Bureau of Statistics of China the gross domestic product (GDP) of China increased 69 percent in the first quarter from a year earlier With the result Chinarsquos GDP has accelerated for a second-straight quarter as investment picked up retail sales rebounded and factory output strengthened amid robust credit growth and further strength in property markets
The first-quarter growth pace was the fastest since the third quarter of 2015 GDP in January-March rose 13 percent quarter-on-quarter from the previous three months compared with growth of 17 percent in October-December
April 20 ndash According to data collected by the International Aluminium Institute and the Aluminum Association the global primary aluminum production rate totaled an estimated 593 million tonnes in March 2017 off 20 percent from the February 2017 rate but an increase of 28 percent over the March 2016 rate of 577 million tonnes Actual production in March totaled an estimated 504 million tonnes up 85 percent month-over-month The annual production rate in North America (US and Canada) increased three-tenths of one percent mm but was off 43 percent yy In China the annual rate of production fell to 319 million tonnes down 35 percent mm but up 30 percent yy The RoW annual production rate in March 2017 was down four-tenths of one percent mm but up 36 percent yy
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7Energy
April 21 ndash According to this weeks release by the Federal Reserve Board the Nominal Broad Dollar Index closed the week at 12439 on Friday up two-tenths of one percent from last weeks close of 12408 Last week the Index was down four-tenths of one percent The Index continued its run (27 days) performing below its 30-day moving average and is now off 30 percent since the start of the year Over the last six months the index is up 16 percent while its up 43 percent over the last 12 months
The nominal broad dollar index is a weighted average of the foreign exchange values of the US dollar against the currencies of a broad group of major US trading partners
April 21 ndash On the NYMEX near-month WTI crude oil futures (Cushing OK WTI Future Contract 1) closed the week at $4962bbl on Friday April 21 down $356 (-67) from last weeks close of $5318bbl Oil futures settled below $50bbl for the first time this month following another rise in active US oil rigs that cast further doubt that the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries will agree to extend its product-cut deal into the second half of the year Active US oil-drilling rigsincreased by 5 this week to 688 its 14th weekly increase in a row Compared to last year oil rigs have increased by 345 Brent Crude on Londons ICE Futures exchange closed the week down at $5196bbl (-70) Thursdays spread between the two was $234bbl down from last weeks spread of $271bbl
April 20 ndash The US Energy Information Administration reported that natural gas spot prices movements around the United States were mixed this report week (Wednesday April 12 to Wednesday April 19) The Henry Hub spot pricerose from $299 per million British thermal units (MMBtu) last Wednesday to $312MMBtu At the New York Mercantile Exchange (Nymex) the May 2017 contract price was flat Wednesday to Wednesday at $3185MMBtu
US Dollar
April 21 2017
The Aluminum Association
8The Aluminum Association founded in 1933 works globally to aggressively promote aluminum as the most sustainable and recyclable automotive packaging and construction material in todayrsquos market The Association represents North America and foreign-based primary producers of aluminum aluminum recyclers producers of semi-fabricated products and foundries as well as suppliers to the industry or distributors or jobbers
The Aluminum Associations statistical programs provide industry information on primary aluminum production new orders of mill products industry shipments end use market estimates inventories recycling and foreign trade on a monthly quarterly and annual basis Special surveys provide data on specific subjects such as primary capacity flat roll capacity inventories and castings shipments Custom reports are available on a for-fee basis Web briefings are also available upon request
Industry OverviewAluminum Statistical Review (Annual Fact Book)Aluminum Highlights (Weekly)Aluminum Situation (Monthly)Summary of Producer Shipments and Inventories (Monthly)
Primary AluminumPrimary Aluminum Production ndash US and Canada (Monthly)Primary Installed Capacity (Annual)Shipments of Primary Aluminum by Form (Quarterly)
Mill ProductsIndex of Net New Order Receipts for Aluminum Mill Products (Monthly)Can Stock Shipments (Monthly)Electrical Conductor Shipments (Monthly)Extruded Products Shipments and Press Utilization (Monthly)Flat Roll Capacity (Annual)Foil Shipments (Monthly)Forging and Impacts Shipments (Monthly)Rod Bar and Wire Shipments (Monthly)Sheet and Plate Shipments (Monthly)
End UseExtrusion Shipments by End Use (Quarterly)Fin Stock Shipments by End Use (Quarterly)Foil Shipments by End Use (Monthly)Sheet and Plate Shipments by End Use (Quarterly)
RecyclingNew Can Stock (Class) Scrap Receipts (Monthly)Used Beverage Can Reclamation (Annual)
Foreign Trade (based on government customs data)Summary of US Canada and Mexico Imports and Exports (by Commodity) MonthlyForeign Trade Online Database - US Canada and Mexico Exports amp Imports of Aluminum (By Commodity by Country)
For a complete list of statistical publications and reports visit our bookstore
April 21 2017
The Aluminum Association
3Industry Activity Continuedhellip
April 21 2017
April 21 ndash Shipments of Aluminum Extruded Products (extruded shapes pipe amp tube and rod amp bar) by US and Canadian producers totaled an estimated 4714 million pounds during March 2017 a rise of 16 percent over the March 2016 revised total of 4639 million pounds Compared to the previous month shipments increased 124 percent over the February 2017 total of 4192 million pounds Year-to-date shipments through March 2017 totaled 13195 million pounds up two-tenths of one percent over the 2016 year-to-date total of 13163 million pounds
The Aluminum Association
4Economic Activity
April 17 ndash The US Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development jointly announced that privately-owned housing starts in March 2017 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1215000 units down 68 percent from the revised February 2017 rate of 1303000 Compared to a year ago housing starts increased 92 percent over the March 2016 rate of 1113000 Privately-owned housing units authorized by building permits in March were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1260000 This was 36 percent above the revised February rate of 1216000 and 170 percent above the March 2016 estimate of 1077000 Year-to-date privately-owned housing starts and authorized permits were up an estimated 81 percent and up 105 percent compared to 2016 respectively
April 17 ndash Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes fell three points in April to 68 on the NAHBWells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) This follows an unusually high March reading All three HMI components posted losses in April but remain at healthy levels Current sales conditions fell three points to 74 while sales expectations in the next six months dropped three points to 75 Buyer traffic edged one point down to 52 Results in each of the three components create a seasonally adjusted index where any number over 50 indicates that more builders view conditions as good than poor
April 18 ndash The Federal Reserve Board announced that US industrial production increased five-tenths of one percent in March after moving up one-tenth of one percent in February (r) Manufacturing output decreased four-tenths of one percent mm Manufacturing output in March increased 10 percent yy while the production of durable goods increased 15 percent and nondurable goods increased four-tenths of one percent At 1041 percent of its 2012 average total industrial production in March was 15 percent above its year-earlier level Capacity utilization for the industrial sector increased 04 percentage point in March to 761 percent a rate that is 38 percentage points below its long-run (1972ndash2016) average
April 21 2017
The Aluminum Association
5Economic Activity Continuedhellip
April 21 ndash Preliminary data published by Wards Automotive show that North American (Canada Mexico and the United States) light vehicle production totaled 167 million units during March 2017 up 85 percent year-over-year While year-over-year US and Canadian production increased 17 percent and 36 percent respectively Mexican production increased 399 percent Production of medium and heavy trucks totaled 37817 units in March down 124 percent from a year ago For the first quarter of 2017 total production reached 451 million units up 19 percent over 2016 Year-to-date US production through March declined 15 percent while Mexican and Canadian production was up 199 and off 46 percent respectively
April 21 2017
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The Aluminum Association
6Global Trends
April 21 2017
April 18 ndash According to preliminary estimates from the National Bureau of Statistics of China the gross domestic product (GDP) of China increased 69 percent in the first quarter from a year earlier With the result Chinarsquos GDP has accelerated for a second-straight quarter as investment picked up retail sales rebounded and factory output strengthened amid robust credit growth and further strength in property markets
The first-quarter growth pace was the fastest since the third quarter of 2015 GDP in January-March rose 13 percent quarter-on-quarter from the previous three months compared with growth of 17 percent in October-December
April 20 ndash According to data collected by the International Aluminium Institute and the Aluminum Association the global primary aluminum production rate totaled an estimated 593 million tonnes in March 2017 off 20 percent from the February 2017 rate but an increase of 28 percent over the March 2016 rate of 577 million tonnes Actual production in March totaled an estimated 504 million tonnes up 85 percent month-over-month The annual production rate in North America (US and Canada) increased three-tenths of one percent mm but was off 43 percent yy In China the annual rate of production fell to 319 million tonnes down 35 percent mm but up 30 percent yy The RoW annual production rate in March 2017 was down four-tenths of one percent mm but up 36 percent yy
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Learn More
The Aluminum Association
7Energy
April 21 ndash According to this weeks release by the Federal Reserve Board the Nominal Broad Dollar Index closed the week at 12439 on Friday up two-tenths of one percent from last weeks close of 12408 Last week the Index was down four-tenths of one percent The Index continued its run (27 days) performing below its 30-day moving average and is now off 30 percent since the start of the year Over the last six months the index is up 16 percent while its up 43 percent over the last 12 months
The nominal broad dollar index is a weighted average of the foreign exchange values of the US dollar against the currencies of a broad group of major US trading partners
April 21 ndash On the NYMEX near-month WTI crude oil futures (Cushing OK WTI Future Contract 1) closed the week at $4962bbl on Friday April 21 down $356 (-67) from last weeks close of $5318bbl Oil futures settled below $50bbl for the first time this month following another rise in active US oil rigs that cast further doubt that the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries will agree to extend its product-cut deal into the second half of the year Active US oil-drilling rigsincreased by 5 this week to 688 its 14th weekly increase in a row Compared to last year oil rigs have increased by 345 Brent Crude on Londons ICE Futures exchange closed the week down at $5196bbl (-70) Thursdays spread between the two was $234bbl down from last weeks spread of $271bbl
April 20 ndash The US Energy Information Administration reported that natural gas spot prices movements around the United States were mixed this report week (Wednesday April 12 to Wednesday April 19) The Henry Hub spot pricerose from $299 per million British thermal units (MMBtu) last Wednesday to $312MMBtu At the New York Mercantile Exchange (Nymex) the May 2017 contract price was flat Wednesday to Wednesday at $3185MMBtu
US Dollar
April 21 2017
The Aluminum Association
8The Aluminum Association founded in 1933 works globally to aggressively promote aluminum as the most sustainable and recyclable automotive packaging and construction material in todayrsquos market The Association represents North America and foreign-based primary producers of aluminum aluminum recyclers producers of semi-fabricated products and foundries as well as suppliers to the industry or distributors or jobbers
The Aluminum Associations statistical programs provide industry information on primary aluminum production new orders of mill products industry shipments end use market estimates inventories recycling and foreign trade on a monthly quarterly and annual basis Special surveys provide data on specific subjects such as primary capacity flat roll capacity inventories and castings shipments Custom reports are available on a for-fee basis Web briefings are also available upon request
Industry OverviewAluminum Statistical Review (Annual Fact Book)Aluminum Highlights (Weekly)Aluminum Situation (Monthly)Summary of Producer Shipments and Inventories (Monthly)
Primary AluminumPrimary Aluminum Production ndash US and Canada (Monthly)Primary Installed Capacity (Annual)Shipments of Primary Aluminum by Form (Quarterly)
Mill ProductsIndex of Net New Order Receipts for Aluminum Mill Products (Monthly)Can Stock Shipments (Monthly)Electrical Conductor Shipments (Monthly)Extruded Products Shipments and Press Utilization (Monthly)Flat Roll Capacity (Annual)Foil Shipments (Monthly)Forging and Impacts Shipments (Monthly)Rod Bar and Wire Shipments (Monthly)Sheet and Plate Shipments (Monthly)
End UseExtrusion Shipments by End Use (Quarterly)Fin Stock Shipments by End Use (Quarterly)Foil Shipments by End Use (Monthly)Sheet and Plate Shipments by End Use (Quarterly)
RecyclingNew Can Stock (Class) Scrap Receipts (Monthly)Used Beverage Can Reclamation (Annual)
Foreign Trade (based on government customs data)Summary of US Canada and Mexico Imports and Exports (by Commodity) MonthlyForeign Trade Online Database - US Canada and Mexico Exports amp Imports of Aluminum (By Commodity by Country)
For a complete list of statistical publications and reports visit our bookstore
April 21 2017
The Aluminum Association
4Economic Activity
April 17 ndash The US Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development jointly announced that privately-owned housing starts in March 2017 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1215000 units down 68 percent from the revised February 2017 rate of 1303000 Compared to a year ago housing starts increased 92 percent over the March 2016 rate of 1113000 Privately-owned housing units authorized by building permits in March were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1260000 This was 36 percent above the revised February rate of 1216000 and 170 percent above the March 2016 estimate of 1077000 Year-to-date privately-owned housing starts and authorized permits were up an estimated 81 percent and up 105 percent compared to 2016 respectively
April 17 ndash Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes fell three points in April to 68 on the NAHBWells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) This follows an unusually high March reading All three HMI components posted losses in April but remain at healthy levels Current sales conditions fell three points to 74 while sales expectations in the next six months dropped three points to 75 Buyer traffic edged one point down to 52 Results in each of the three components create a seasonally adjusted index where any number over 50 indicates that more builders view conditions as good than poor
April 18 ndash The Federal Reserve Board announced that US industrial production increased five-tenths of one percent in March after moving up one-tenth of one percent in February (r) Manufacturing output decreased four-tenths of one percent mm Manufacturing output in March increased 10 percent yy while the production of durable goods increased 15 percent and nondurable goods increased four-tenths of one percent At 1041 percent of its 2012 average total industrial production in March was 15 percent above its year-earlier level Capacity utilization for the industrial sector increased 04 percentage point in March to 761 percent a rate that is 38 percentage points below its long-run (1972ndash2016) average
April 21 2017
The Aluminum Association
5Economic Activity Continuedhellip
April 21 ndash Preliminary data published by Wards Automotive show that North American (Canada Mexico and the United States) light vehicle production totaled 167 million units during March 2017 up 85 percent year-over-year While year-over-year US and Canadian production increased 17 percent and 36 percent respectively Mexican production increased 399 percent Production of medium and heavy trucks totaled 37817 units in March down 124 percent from a year ago For the first quarter of 2017 total production reached 451 million units up 19 percent over 2016 Year-to-date US production through March declined 15 percent while Mexican and Canadian production was up 199 and off 46 percent respectively
April 21 2017
Learn More
The Aluminum Association
6Global Trends
April 21 2017
April 18 ndash According to preliminary estimates from the National Bureau of Statistics of China the gross domestic product (GDP) of China increased 69 percent in the first quarter from a year earlier With the result Chinarsquos GDP has accelerated for a second-straight quarter as investment picked up retail sales rebounded and factory output strengthened amid robust credit growth and further strength in property markets
The first-quarter growth pace was the fastest since the third quarter of 2015 GDP in January-March rose 13 percent quarter-on-quarter from the previous three months compared with growth of 17 percent in October-December
April 20 ndash According to data collected by the International Aluminium Institute and the Aluminum Association the global primary aluminum production rate totaled an estimated 593 million tonnes in March 2017 off 20 percent from the February 2017 rate but an increase of 28 percent over the March 2016 rate of 577 million tonnes Actual production in March totaled an estimated 504 million tonnes up 85 percent month-over-month The annual production rate in North America (US and Canada) increased three-tenths of one percent mm but was off 43 percent yy In China the annual rate of production fell to 319 million tonnes down 35 percent mm but up 30 percent yy The RoW annual production rate in March 2017 was down four-tenths of one percent mm but up 36 percent yy
Drive Aluminum for a Safer Stronger Greener VehicleLearn more from former NASA astronaut Dan Tani on how todayrsquos aluminum producers are pushing the boundaries on fuel economy safety strength and life cycle energy savings
Learn More
The Aluminum Association
7Energy
April 21 ndash According to this weeks release by the Federal Reserve Board the Nominal Broad Dollar Index closed the week at 12439 on Friday up two-tenths of one percent from last weeks close of 12408 Last week the Index was down four-tenths of one percent The Index continued its run (27 days) performing below its 30-day moving average and is now off 30 percent since the start of the year Over the last six months the index is up 16 percent while its up 43 percent over the last 12 months
The nominal broad dollar index is a weighted average of the foreign exchange values of the US dollar against the currencies of a broad group of major US trading partners
April 21 ndash On the NYMEX near-month WTI crude oil futures (Cushing OK WTI Future Contract 1) closed the week at $4962bbl on Friday April 21 down $356 (-67) from last weeks close of $5318bbl Oil futures settled below $50bbl for the first time this month following another rise in active US oil rigs that cast further doubt that the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries will agree to extend its product-cut deal into the second half of the year Active US oil-drilling rigsincreased by 5 this week to 688 its 14th weekly increase in a row Compared to last year oil rigs have increased by 345 Brent Crude on Londons ICE Futures exchange closed the week down at $5196bbl (-70) Thursdays spread between the two was $234bbl down from last weeks spread of $271bbl
April 20 ndash The US Energy Information Administration reported that natural gas spot prices movements around the United States were mixed this report week (Wednesday April 12 to Wednesday April 19) The Henry Hub spot pricerose from $299 per million British thermal units (MMBtu) last Wednesday to $312MMBtu At the New York Mercantile Exchange (Nymex) the May 2017 contract price was flat Wednesday to Wednesday at $3185MMBtu
US Dollar
April 21 2017
The Aluminum Association
8The Aluminum Association founded in 1933 works globally to aggressively promote aluminum as the most sustainable and recyclable automotive packaging and construction material in todayrsquos market The Association represents North America and foreign-based primary producers of aluminum aluminum recyclers producers of semi-fabricated products and foundries as well as suppliers to the industry or distributors or jobbers
The Aluminum Associations statistical programs provide industry information on primary aluminum production new orders of mill products industry shipments end use market estimates inventories recycling and foreign trade on a monthly quarterly and annual basis Special surveys provide data on specific subjects such as primary capacity flat roll capacity inventories and castings shipments Custom reports are available on a for-fee basis Web briefings are also available upon request
Industry OverviewAluminum Statistical Review (Annual Fact Book)Aluminum Highlights (Weekly)Aluminum Situation (Monthly)Summary of Producer Shipments and Inventories (Monthly)
Primary AluminumPrimary Aluminum Production ndash US and Canada (Monthly)Primary Installed Capacity (Annual)Shipments of Primary Aluminum by Form (Quarterly)
Mill ProductsIndex of Net New Order Receipts for Aluminum Mill Products (Monthly)Can Stock Shipments (Monthly)Electrical Conductor Shipments (Monthly)Extruded Products Shipments and Press Utilization (Monthly)Flat Roll Capacity (Annual)Foil Shipments (Monthly)Forging and Impacts Shipments (Monthly)Rod Bar and Wire Shipments (Monthly)Sheet and Plate Shipments (Monthly)
End UseExtrusion Shipments by End Use (Quarterly)Fin Stock Shipments by End Use (Quarterly)Foil Shipments by End Use (Monthly)Sheet and Plate Shipments by End Use (Quarterly)
RecyclingNew Can Stock (Class) Scrap Receipts (Monthly)Used Beverage Can Reclamation (Annual)
Foreign Trade (based on government customs data)Summary of US Canada and Mexico Imports and Exports (by Commodity) MonthlyForeign Trade Online Database - US Canada and Mexico Exports amp Imports of Aluminum (By Commodity by Country)
For a complete list of statistical publications and reports visit our bookstore
April 21 2017
The Aluminum Association
5Economic Activity Continuedhellip
April 21 ndash Preliminary data published by Wards Automotive show that North American (Canada Mexico and the United States) light vehicle production totaled 167 million units during March 2017 up 85 percent year-over-year While year-over-year US and Canadian production increased 17 percent and 36 percent respectively Mexican production increased 399 percent Production of medium and heavy trucks totaled 37817 units in March down 124 percent from a year ago For the first quarter of 2017 total production reached 451 million units up 19 percent over 2016 Year-to-date US production through March declined 15 percent while Mexican and Canadian production was up 199 and off 46 percent respectively
April 21 2017
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The Aluminum Association
6Global Trends
April 21 2017
April 18 ndash According to preliminary estimates from the National Bureau of Statistics of China the gross domestic product (GDP) of China increased 69 percent in the first quarter from a year earlier With the result Chinarsquos GDP has accelerated for a second-straight quarter as investment picked up retail sales rebounded and factory output strengthened amid robust credit growth and further strength in property markets
The first-quarter growth pace was the fastest since the third quarter of 2015 GDP in January-March rose 13 percent quarter-on-quarter from the previous three months compared with growth of 17 percent in October-December
April 20 ndash According to data collected by the International Aluminium Institute and the Aluminum Association the global primary aluminum production rate totaled an estimated 593 million tonnes in March 2017 off 20 percent from the February 2017 rate but an increase of 28 percent over the March 2016 rate of 577 million tonnes Actual production in March totaled an estimated 504 million tonnes up 85 percent month-over-month The annual production rate in North America (US and Canada) increased three-tenths of one percent mm but was off 43 percent yy In China the annual rate of production fell to 319 million tonnes down 35 percent mm but up 30 percent yy The RoW annual production rate in March 2017 was down four-tenths of one percent mm but up 36 percent yy
Drive Aluminum for a Safer Stronger Greener VehicleLearn more from former NASA astronaut Dan Tani on how todayrsquos aluminum producers are pushing the boundaries on fuel economy safety strength and life cycle energy savings
Learn More
The Aluminum Association
7Energy
April 21 ndash According to this weeks release by the Federal Reserve Board the Nominal Broad Dollar Index closed the week at 12439 on Friday up two-tenths of one percent from last weeks close of 12408 Last week the Index was down four-tenths of one percent The Index continued its run (27 days) performing below its 30-day moving average and is now off 30 percent since the start of the year Over the last six months the index is up 16 percent while its up 43 percent over the last 12 months
The nominal broad dollar index is a weighted average of the foreign exchange values of the US dollar against the currencies of a broad group of major US trading partners
April 21 ndash On the NYMEX near-month WTI crude oil futures (Cushing OK WTI Future Contract 1) closed the week at $4962bbl on Friday April 21 down $356 (-67) from last weeks close of $5318bbl Oil futures settled below $50bbl for the first time this month following another rise in active US oil rigs that cast further doubt that the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries will agree to extend its product-cut deal into the second half of the year Active US oil-drilling rigsincreased by 5 this week to 688 its 14th weekly increase in a row Compared to last year oil rigs have increased by 345 Brent Crude on Londons ICE Futures exchange closed the week down at $5196bbl (-70) Thursdays spread between the two was $234bbl down from last weeks spread of $271bbl
April 20 ndash The US Energy Information Administration reported that natural gas spot prices movements around the United States were mixed this report week (Wednesday April 12 to Wednesday April 19) The Henry Hub spot pricerose from $299 per million British thermal units (MMBtu) last Wednesday to $312MMBtu At the New York Mercantile Exchange (Nymex) the May 2017 contract price was flat Wednesday to Wednesday at $3185MMBtu
US Dollar
April 21 2017
The Aluminum Association
8The Aluminum Association founded in 1933 works globally to aggressively promote aluminum as the most sustainable and recyclable automotive packaging and construction material in todayrsquos market The Association represents North America and foreign-based primary producers of aluminum aluminum recyclers producers of semi-fabricated products and foundries as well as suppliers to the industry or distributors or jobbers
The Aluminum Associations statistical programs provide industry information on primary aluminum production new orders of mill products industry shipments end use market estimates inventories recycling and foreign trade on a monthly quarterly and annual basis Special surveys provide data on specific subjects such as primary capacity flat roll capacity inventories and castings shipments Custom reports are available on a for-fee basis Web briefings are also available upon request
Industry OverviewAluminum Statistical Review (Annual Fact Book)Aluminum Highlights (Weekly)Aluminum Situation (Monthly)Summary of Producer Shipments and Inventories (Monthly)
Primary AluminumPrimary Aluminum Production ndash US and Canada (Monthly)Primary Installed Capacity (Annual)Shipments of Primary Aluminum by Form (Quarterly)
Mill ProductsIndex of Net New Order Receipts for Aluminum Mill Products (Monthly)Can Stock Shipments (Monthly)Electrical Conductor Shipments (Monthly)Extruded Products Shipments and Press Utilization (Monthly)Flat Roll Capacity (Annual)Foil Shipments (Monthly)Forging and Impacts Shipments (Monthly)Rod Bar and Wire Shipments (Monthly)Sheet and Plate Shipments (Monthly)
End UseExtrusion Shipments by End Use (Quarterly)Fin Stock Shipments by End Use (Quarterly)Foil Shipments by End Use (Monthly)Sheet and Plate Shipments by End Use (Quarterly)
RecyclingNew Can Stock (Class) Scrap Receipts (Monthly)Used Beverage Can Reclamation (Annual)
Foreign Trade (based on government customs data)Summary of US Canada and Mexico Imports and Exports (by Commodity) MonthlyForeign Trade Online Database - US Canada and Mexico Exports amp Imports of Aluminum (By Commodity by Country)
For a complete list of statistical publications and reports visit our bookstore
April 21 2017
The Aluminum Association
6Global Trends
April 21 2017
April 18 ndash According to preliminary estimates from the National Bureau of Statistics of China the gross domestic product (GDP) of China increased 69 percent in the first quarter from a year earlier With the result Chinarsquos GDP has accelerated for a second-straight quarter as investment picked up retail sales rebounded and factory output strengthened amid robust credit growth and further strength in property markets
The first-quarter growth pace was the fastest since the third quarter of 2015 GDP in January-March rose 13 percent quarter-on-quarter from the previous three months compared with growth of 17 percent in October-December
April 20 ndash According to data collected by the International Aluminium Institute and the Aluminum Association the global primary aluminum production rate totaled an estimated 593 million tonnes in March 2017 off 20 percent from the February 2017 rate but an increase of 28 percent over the March 2016 rate of 577 million tonnes Actual production in March totaled an estimated 504 million tonnes up 85 percent month-over-month The annual production rate in North America (US and Canada) increased three-tenths of one percent mm but was off 43 percent yy In China the annual rate of production fell to 319 million tonnes down 35 percent mm but up 30 percent yy The RoW annual production rate in March 2017 was down four-tenths of one percent mm but up 36 percent yy
Drive Aluminum for a Safer Stronger Greener VehicleLearn more from former NASA astronaut Dan Tani on how todayrsquos aluminum producers are pushing the boundaries on fuel economy safety strength and life cycle energy savings
Learn More
The Aluminum Association
7Energy
April 21 ndash According to this weeks release by the Federal Reserve Board the Nominal Broad Dollar Index closed the week at 12439 on Friday up two-tenths of one percent from last weeks close of 12408 Last week the Index was down four-tenths of one percent The Index continued its run (27 days) performing below its 30-day moving average and is now off 30 percent since the start of the year Over the last six months the index is up 16 percent while its up 43 percent over the last 12 months
The nominal broad dollar index is a weighted average of the foreign exchange values of the US dollar against the currencies of a broad group of major US trading partners
April 21 ndash On the NYMEX near-month WTI crude oil futures (Cushing OK WTI Future Contract 1) closed the week at $4962bbl on Friday April 21 down $356 (-67) from last weeks close of $5318bbl Oil futures settled below $50bbl for the first time this month following another rise in active US oil rigs that cast further doubt that the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries will agree to extend its product-cut deal into the second half of the year Active US oil-drilling rigsincreased by 5 this week to 688 its 14th weekly increase in a row Compared to last year oil rigs have increased by 345 Brent Crude on Londons ICE Futures exchange closed the week down at $5196bbl (-70) Thursdays spread between the two was $234bbl down from last weeks spread of $271bbl
April 20 ndash The US Energy Information Administration reported that natural gas spot prices movements around the United States were mixed this report week (Wednesday April 12 to Wednesday April 19) The Henry Hub spot pricerose from $299 per million British thermal units (MMBtu) last Wednesday to $312MMBtu At the New York Mercantile Exchange (Nymex) the May 2017 contract price was flat Wednesday to Wednesday at $3185MMBtu
US Dollar
April 21 2017
The Aluminum Association
8The Aluminum Association founded in 1933 works globally to aggressively promote aluminum as the most sustainable and recyclable automotive packaging and construction material in todayrsquos market The Association represents North America and foreign-based primary producers of aluminum aluminum recyclers producers of semi-fabricated products and foundries as well as suppliers to the industry or distributors or jobbers
The Aluminum Associations statistical programs provide industry information on primary aluminum production new orders of mill products industry shipments end use market estimates inventories recycling and foreign trade on a monthly quarterly and annual basis Special surveys provide data on specific subjects such as primary capacity flat roll capacity inventories and castings shipments Custom reports are available on a for-fee basis Web briefings are also available upon request
Industry OverviewAluminum Statistical Review (Annual Fact Book)Aluminum Highlights (Weekly)Aluminum Situation (Monthly)Summary of Producer Shipments and Inventories (Monthly)
Primary AluminumPrimary Aluminum Production ndash US and Canada (Monthly)Primary Installed Capacity (Annual)Shipments of Primary Aluminum by Form (Quarterly)
Mill ProductsIndex of Net New Order Receipts for Aluminum Mill Products (Monthly)Can Stock Shipments (Monthly)Electrical Conductor Shipments (Monthly)Extruded Products Shipments and Press Utilization (Monthly)Flat Roll Capacity (Annual)Foil Shipments (Monthly)Forging and Impacts Shipments (Monthly)Rod Bar and Wire Shipments (Monthly)Sheet and Plate Shipments (Monthly)
End UseExtrusion Shipments by End Use (Quarterly)Fin Stock Shipments by End Use (Quarterly)Foil Shipments by End Use (Monthly)Sheet and Plate Shipments by End Use (Quarterly)
RecyclingNew Can Stock (Class) Scrap Receipts (Monthly)Used Beverage Can Reclamation (Annual)
Foreign Trade (based on government customs data)Summary of US Canada and Mexico Imports and Exports (by Commodity) MonthlyForeign Trade Online Database - US Canada and Mexico Exports amp Imports of Aluminum (By Commodity by Country)
For a complete list of statistical publications and reports visit our bookstore
April 21 2017
The Aluminum Association
7Energy
April 21 ndash According to this weeks release by the Federal Reserve Board the Nominal Broad Dollar Index closed the week at 12439 on Friday up two-tenths of one percent from last weeks close of 12408 Last week the Index was down four-tenths of one percent The Index continued its run (27 days) performing below its 30-day moving average and is now off 30 percent since the start of the year Over the last six months the index is up 16 percent while its up 43 percent over the last 12 months
The nominal broad dollar index is a weighted average of the foreign exchange values of the US dollar against the currencies of a broad group of major US trading partners
April 21 ndash On the NYMEX near-month WTI crude oil futures (Cushing OK WTI Future Contract 1) closed the week at $4962bbl on Friday April 21 down $356 (-67) from last weeks close of $5318bbl Oil futures settled below $50bbl for the first time this month following another rise in active US oil rigs that cast further doubt that the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries will agree to extend its product-cut deal into the second half of the year Active US oil-drilling rigsincreased by 5 this week to 688 its 14th weekly increase in a row Compared to last year oil rigs have increased by 345 Brent Crude on Londons ICE Futures exchange closed the week down at $5196bbl (-70) Thursdays spread between the two was $234bbl down from last weeks spread of $271bbl
April 20 ndash The US Energy Information Administration reported that natural gas spot prices movements around the United States were mixed this report week (Wednesday April 12 to Wednesday April 19) The Henry Hub spot pricerose from $299 per million British thermal units (MMBtu) last Wednesday to $312MMBtu At the New York Mercantile Exchange (Nymex) the May 2017 contract price was flat Wednesday to Wednesday at $3185MMBtu
US Dollar
April 21 2017
The Aluminum Association
8The Aluminum Association founded in 1933 works globally to aggressively promote aluminum as the most sustainable and recyclable automotive packaging and construction material in todayrsquos market The Association represents North America and foreign-based primary producers of aluminum aluminum recyclers producers of semi-fabricated products and foundries as well as suppliers to the industry or distributors or jobbers
The Aluminum Associations statistical programs provide industry information on primary aluminum production new orders of mill products industry shipments end use market estimates inventories recycling and foreign trade on a monthly quarterly and annual basis Special surveys provide data on specific subjects such as primary capacity flat roll capacity inventories and castings shipments Custom reports are available on a for-fee basis Web briefings are also available upon request
Industry OverviewAluminum Statistical Review (Annual Fact Book)Aluminum Highlights (Weekly)Aluminum Situation (Monthly)Summary of Producer Shipments and Inventories (Monthly)
Primary AluminumPrimary Aluminum Production ndash US and Canada (Monthly)Primary Installed Capacity (Annual)Shipments of Primary Aluminum by Form (Quarterly)
Mill ProductsIndex of Net New Order Receipts for Aluminum Mill Products (Monthly)Can Stock Shipments (Monthly)Electrical Conductor Shipments (Monthly)Extruded Products Shipments and Press Utilization (Monthly)Flat Roll Capacity (Annual)Foil Shipments (Monthly)Forging and Impacts Shipments (Monthly)Rod Bar and Wire Shipments (Monthly)Sheet and Plate Shipments (Monthly)
End UseExtrusion Shipments by End Use (Quarterly)Fin Stock Shipments by End Use (Quarterly)Foil Shipments by End Use (Monthly)Sheet and Plate Shipments by End Use (Quarterly)
RecyclingNew Can Stock (Class) Scrap Receipts (Monthly)Used Beverage Can Reclamation (Annual)
Foreign Trade (based on government customs data)Summary of US Canada and Mexico Imports and Exports (by Commodity) MonthlyForeign Trade Online Database - US Canada and Mexico Exports amp Imports of Aluminum (By Commodity by Country)
For a complete list of statistical publications and reports visit our bookstore
April 21 2017
The Aluminum Association
8The Aluminum Association founded in 1933 works globally to aggressively promote aluminum as the most sustainable and recyclable automotive packaging and construction material in todayrsquos market The Association represents North America and foreign-based primary producers of aluminum aluminum recyclers producers of semi-fabricated products and foundries as well as suppliers to the industry or distributors or jobbers
The Aluminum Associations statistical programs provide industry information on primary aluminum production new orders of mill products industry shipments end use market estimates inventories recycling and foreign trade on a monthly quarterly and annual basis Special surveys provide data on specific subjects such as primary capacity flat roll capacity inventories and castings shipments Custom reports are available on a for-fee basis Web briefings are also available upon request
Industry OverviewAluminum Statistical Review (Annual Fact Book)Aluminum Highlights (Weekly)Aluminum Situation (Monthly)Summary of Producer Shipments and Inventories (Monthly)
Primary AluminumPrimary Aluminum Production ndash US and Canada (Monthly)Primary Installed Capacity (Annual)Shipments of Primary Aluminum by Form (Quarterly)
Mill ProductsIndex of Net New Order Receipts for Aluminum Mill Products (Monthly)Can Stock Shipments (Monthly)Electrical Conductor Shipments (Monthly)Extruded Products Shipments and Press Utilization (Monthly)Flat Roll Capacity (Annual)Foil Shipments (Monthly)Forging and Impacts Shipments (Monthly)Rod Bar and Wire Shipments (Monthly)Sheet and Plate Shipments (Monthly)
End UseExtrusion Shipments by End Use (Quarterly)Fin Stock Shipments by End Use (Quarterly)Foil Shipments by End Use (Monthly)Sheet and Plate Shipments by End Use (Quarterly)
RecyclingNew Can Stock (Class) Scrap Receipts (Monthly)Used Beverage Can Reclamation (Annual)
Foreign Trade (based on government customs data)Summary of US Canada and Mexico Imports and Exports (by Commodity) MonthlyForeign Trade Online Database - US Canada and Mexico Exports amp Imports of Aluminum (By Commodity by Country)
For a complete list of statistical publications and reports visit our bookstore
