Aluminium structural parts imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of aluminium structural parts by the United States reached $1.51 billion in 2024 (182.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 223 countries. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.51B | 182.3K t |
| 2023 | $1.56B | 173.9K t |
| 2022 | $1.61B | 189.6K t |
| 2021 | $1.32B | 175.8K t |
| 2020 | $1.14B | 138.7K t |
| 2019 | $1.09B | 201.9K t |
| 2018 | $1.15B | 170.8K t |
| 2017 | $938.7M | 107.8K t |
Where the United States imports aluminium structural parts from
Most of the value came from Canada (38%), Mexico (14%), China (11%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $570.5M | 38% |
| Mexico | $219.3M | 15% |
| China | $167.2M | 11% |
| Vietnam | $69.0M | 4.6% |
| South Korea | $58.6M | 3.9% |
| Germany | $47.7M | 3.2% |
| Thailand | $42.5M | 2.8% |
| Poland | $35.7M | 2.4% |
| India | $35.5M | 2.4% |
| Italy | $33.8M | 2.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.30 per kg, 21% above the world average of $6.85. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aluminium structural parts exports from the United States
Exports of aluminium structural parts by the United States reached $335.6 million in 2024 (30.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 161 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Canada (48%), Mexico (8%), Bahamas (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Bahamas grew fastest (+184% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $162.1M | 48% |
| Mexico | $28.4M | 8.5% |
| Bahamas | $25.2M | 7.5% |
| Italy | $9.8M | 2.9% |
| South Korea | $6.0M | 1.8% |
| Germany | $5.6M | 1.7% |
| Australia | $5.0M | 1.5% |
| China | $4.9M | 1.5% |
| Argentina | $4.8M | 1.4% |
| Cayman Isds | $4.7M | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States aluminium structural parts imports (HS 7610.90): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 7610.90: Aluminium: structures (excluding prefabricated buildings of heading no. 9406) and parts of structures, n.e.c. in heading no. 7610, plates, rods, profiles, tubes and the like.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium structural parts imported by the United States?
The United States imported aluminium structural parts worth $1.51 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 182.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 223 countries worldwide, with 13% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium structural parts to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($570.5 million), followed by Mexico (14%) and China (11%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 89 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 23% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium structural parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.30 per kg in 2024, 21% above the world average of $6.85 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of aluminium structural parts to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $938.7 million in 2017 to $1.51 billion in 2024, an increase of 61%. The peak was 2022 at $1.61 billion. Over 8 years the average was $1.29 billion a year.
Does the United States also export aluminium structural parts?
Yes. The United States exported $335.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and the Bahamas. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $1.18 billion a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium structural parts?
The HS code for aluminium structural parts is subheading 7610.90. It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7610 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United States. Tell us your product to see it live.
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