Unwrought imports have dropped since March

Imports of unwrought aluminum have dropped steadily since March, when many companies were rushing to purchase materials ahead of the implementation of tariffs.

According to data from the International Trade Administration, March reached the highest level of imports for the year so far at 438,828 metric tons (t), a spike of 47.5% compared to the same month last year. However, imports have ticked downward since the burst of buying in the spring, falling to 160,172t in July. That’s a 38% drop from July 2024.