Canadian October Aluminum Output Declines Year-on-Year but Remains Ahead for 2023

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Canada's molten aluminum and aluminum alloy production in October 2023 saw a slight decline compared to the same period last year. According to government data, total production reached 277,600 metric tonnes (t), down from 283,600t in October 2022. The decrease was attributed to a dip in molten aluminum production, which fell to 274,100t from 280,200t. However, aluminum alloy production increased marginally by 60t to 3,464t.

Despite the month-over-month decline, Canada's year-to-date aluminum production for 2023 stood at 2.785 million tonnes, surpassing the 2.715 million tonnes produced in the same period last year, highlighting sustained growth in overall output for the year.

Canada's Key Role in U.S. Aluminum Supply Chain

Canada continues to play a critical role in supplying aluminum to the United States. In October, Canada accounted for over two-thirds of the 354,600 tonnes of unwrought aluminum imported by the U.S., delivering approximately 241,400 tonnes, according to Census Bureau data. This underscores Canada’s significance in meeting U.S. demand for primary aluminum and aluminum alloys, which are vital to industries like automotive, aerospace, and construction.