{"id":19573,"date":"2025-04-03T14:54:18","date_gmt":"2025-04-03T14:54:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/niir.org\/blog\/?p=19573"},"modified":"2026-03-10T15:56:51","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T10:26:51","slug":"exploring-indias-role-in-the-u-s-aluminium-supply-chain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/exploring-indias-role-in-the-u-s-aluminium-supply-chain\/","title":{"rendered":"Exploring India\u2019s Role in the U.S. Aluminium Supply Chain"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India&#8217;s role in the U.S. aluminum supply chain has come under heavy scrutiny as global trade dynamics continue to evolve. With protectionist policies coming into play, tariffs rising, and patterns of demand shifting, India can be considered a key player in the U.S. aluminum ecosystem, albeit one that is under threat.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article will examine India&#8217;s export performance, the positioning of India in global supplier terms, and the effects of recent U.S. Section 232 proclamations, which have placed a flat 25-percent tariff on aluminum and aluminum products.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you interested in setting up an aluminum-related business? A lot of opportunities can be found at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Niir.org<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_87_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/exploring-indias-role-in-the-u-s-aluminium-supply-chain\/#USAs_Global_Imports_of_Aluminium_Ch_76_%E2%80%93_US_Billion\" >USA\u2019s Global Imports of Aluminium (Ch. 76) \u2013 US$ Billion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/exploring-indias-role-in-the-u-s-aluminium-supply-chain\/#_Key_Product_Categories_from_India_to_the_US\" >\u00a0Key Product Categories from India to the U.S.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/exploring-indias-role-in-the-u-s-aluminium-supply-chain\/#Indias_5-Year_Average_Exports_2019%E2%80%932023_vs_US_Imports\" >India&#8217;s 5-Year Average Exports (2019\u20132023) vs U.S. Imports<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/exploring-indias-role-in-the-u-s-aluminium-supply-chain\/#US_Demand_Drivers_for_Aluminium\" >U.S. Demand Drivers for Aluminium<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/exploring-indias-role-in-the-u-s-aluminium-supply-chain\/#_Challenges_Posed_by_Section_232_Tariffs\" >\u00a0Challenges Posed by Section 232 Tariffs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/exploring-indias-role-in-the-u-s-aluminium-supply-chain\/#_USAs_Supply_Deficit_and_Import_Reliance\" >\u00a0USA&#8217;s Supply Deficit and Import Reliance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/exploring-indias-role-in-the-u-s-aluminium-supply-chain\/#How_NPCS_Helps_You_Build_Aluminium-Based_Businesses\" >How NPCS Helps You Build Aluminium-Based Businesses<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/exploring-indias-role-in-the-u-s-aluminium-supply-chain\/#_Must-Read_Blog_Posts_from_NPCS\" >\u00a0Must-Read Blog Posts from NPCS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/exploring-indias-role-in-the-u-s-aluminium-supply-chain\/#_Final_Thoughts\" >\u00a0Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Indias_Aluminium_Exports_to_the_US_A_Performance_Snapshot\"><\/span><b>\u00a0India\u2019s Aluminium Exports to the U.S.: A Performance Snapshot<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India has historically remained one of the top 10 suppliers of aluminum for the United States, even after Section 232 tariffs were imposed in early 2018. Recent trends are highlighted in the table below:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"USAs_Global_Imports_of_Aluminium_Ch_76_%E2%80%93_US_Billion\"><\/span><b>USA\u2019s Global Imports of Aluminium (Ch. 76) \u2013 US$ Billion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Exporter<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>2022<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>2023<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Growth (%)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Share 2022<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Share 2023<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canada<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12.94<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11.22<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">-13.3%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">35.3%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">39.7%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">China<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4.04<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2.74<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">-32.1%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11.0%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9.7%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mexico<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2.27<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.96<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">-13.9%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6.2%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6.9%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>India<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>1.22<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>0.91<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>-25.6%<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>3.3%<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>3.2%<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As India has witnessed a 25.6% drop in 2023, nevertheless, it has a significant share in the U.S. aluminum import basket: witness the case for aluminum long products and billets.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Know more about the export-targeted sectors: E<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ntrepreneurindia.co blogs<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Key_Product_Categories_from_India_to_the_US\"><\/span><b>\u00a0Key Product Categories from India to the U.S.<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">U.S. proclamations from February 18, 2025, have now extended Section 232 for more tariff lines, which will include both raw and finished aluminum products.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indias_5-Year_Average_Exports_2019%E2%80%932023_vs_US_Imports\"><\/span><b>India&#8217;s 5-Year Average Exports (2019\u20132023) vs U.S. Imports<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Product Category<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>India\u2019s Exports (US$ Mn)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>U.S. Imports (US$ Mn)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>India\u2019s Share<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aluminium Ingots<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">264.42<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10,944.12<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2.4%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aluminium Long Products<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">133.13<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2,397.90<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5.6%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Derivatives of Aluminium<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,157.83<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">69,659.87<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.7%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flat Rolled Aluminium Products<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">47.02<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3,765.30<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.2%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Products of Aluminium<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">151.06<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6,071.35<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2.5%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Indian strength is aluminium long products, especially in bars, rods, wires &amp; billets, especially under HS Code 76051100, wherein India commands 13.2% of U.S. imports.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"US_Demand_Drivers_for_Aluminium\"><\/span><b>U.S. Demand Drivers for Aluminium<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The U.S. aluminium market is driven by five major sectors:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Sector<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>% Share of U.S. Aluminium Use<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transportation<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">36%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Packaging<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Construction<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Electrical<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consumer Durables<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With electric vehicles, renewable energy, and sustainable packaging being an increasingly demanded future, India has an opportunity to establish itself as a major supplier of value-added aluminium components.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For detailed startup insights, visit\u00a0 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/npcsblog.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0N<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pcs Blog<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Challenges_Posed_by_Section_232_Tariffs\"><\/span><b>\u00a0Challenges Posed by Section 232 Tariffs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Indian aluminium exporters are now also facing fresh challenges from recent U.S. policy changes:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flat 25% duty on all aluminium and derived products<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cancellation of product exclusion certifications and GAEs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Downstream fabricated items and components are also included\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elevated effective entry barriers to Indian aluminium in the U.S. market<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aluminium exports from India still increased in some categories in 2023, showing incredible resilience and competitiveness despite these barriers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_USAs_Supply_Deficit_and_Import_Reliance\"><\/span><b>\u00a0USA&#8217;s Supply Deficit and Import Reliance<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to USGS:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Year<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>U.S. Aluminium Import Reliance (%)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2020<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">38%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2021<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">40%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2022<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">52%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2023<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">44%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2024<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">47%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This continued dependency on imports, especially of billets and wires, suggests that the U.S. will continue to need imports. And thus, India is a strategic partner.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Setting up an aluminum company: wire\/billet manufacturing<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/\"> E<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ntrepreneurindia.co<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_NPCS_Helps_You_Build_Aluminium-Based_Businesses\"><\/span><b>How NPCS Helps You Build Aluminium-Based Businesses<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NIIR Project Consultancy Services covers startups helping aspirants in procuring high-potential industrial sectors such as Aluminum Production and Export. Our offerings include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complete manufacturing process<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plant layout and equipment list<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flow sheet diagram<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Project Costs and financials (ROI, breakeven, etc.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sourcing of raw material and market analysis<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Industrial Project Consultants: Helping entrepreneurs translate ideas into successes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check out the real success stories on our YouTube channel:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@NIIRproject\"> Entrepreneur India<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Must-Read_Blog_Posts_from_NPCS\"><\/span><b>\u00a0Must-Read Blog Posts from NPCS<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/niir.org\/blog\/aluminium-wire-rod-the-best-industry-for-your-investment\/\">Aluminium Wire Rod: The Best Industry for Your Investment<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"LC20lb MBeuO DKV0Md\"><a href=\"https:\/\/niir.org\/blog\/best-business-ideas-to-start-in-aluminium-and-aluminium-downstream-sector\/\">Best Business Ideas to Start In Aluminium &#8230;<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"LC20lb MBeuO DKV0Md\"><a href=\"https:\/\/niir.org\/blog\/how-to-start-a-manufacturing-business-of-aluminium-recycling-plant\/\">Recycling aluminium is a profitable and expanding industry.<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"LC20lb MBeuO DKV0Md\"><a href=\"https:\/\/niir.org\/blog\/building-construction-materials-sector-suggested-business-ideas\/\">Construction Material Business Ideas<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"LC20lb MBeuO DKV0Md\"><a href=\"https:\/\/niir.org\/blog\/top-export-business-ideas\/\">Top Export Business Ideas for 2024<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more insights:<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/niir.org\/blog\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Niir.org Blog<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Final_Thoughts\"><\/span><b>\u00a0Final Thoughts<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The progressive rise of India in the aluminum supply chain of the US is a strategic necessity as much as an issue of the quality of products. Tariffs have kept the doors closed but with this limited but strong presence of India in long products, billets, and various value-added derivatives, there lie strong sustainable growth opportunities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Further aggressive advocacy by the government, shrewd trade diplomacy, and entrepreneurship would further strengthen India&#8217;s presence in global aluminum markets.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What about preparing to transform an opportunity into a business?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get a project feasibility report today:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/\"> E<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ntrepreneurindia.co<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 Visit our blog:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/niir.org\/blog\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/niir.org\/blog\/\">Niir.org Blog<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"India&#8217;s role in the U.S. aluminum supply chain has come under heavy scrutiny as global trade dynamics continue&hellip;","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":19574,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":8,"csco_display_header_overlay":false,"csco_singular_sidebar":"","csco_page_header_type":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[17419],"tags":[],"industry":[],"class_list":["post-19573","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-industrial-project-reports","cs-entry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.4 - 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