Mill Lead Times - Aluminum Market Update

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Mill Lead Times

Average US aluminum mill lead times by product type to highlight supply constraints. Data collected monthly via our exclusive market survey.

PLEASE NOTE: These figures are based on a limited sample, as this dataset was first launched in July 2025. The results should be treated as directional only and are not yet suitable for external sharing or formal sourcing.

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AMU’s monthly survey is open. Now is the time to share your thoughts

Keep informed on what your peers in the industry are saying by checking out Aluminum Market Update’s monthly survey, with the latest on what folks on the ground are seeing in lead times, imports, logistics, prices and more.

August 11, 2026

More tariff adjustments, expansions and closures, and what our survey says about lead times and scrap trends

There’s a lot of news to keep track of, so we’re lending a hand with highlights from the past month and what they mean for you.

AMU Survey: Lead times extend as undersupply expectations rise

February survey results show extending lead times, rising undersupply expectations, and firmer perceptions of import competitiveness.

February 25, 2026

AMU Survey: January lead times stable, but still uneven across products

January’s AMU survey shows stabilizing lead times with growing product-level and role-based divergence, alongside a notable shift in perceptions of import competitiveness.

January 28, 2026