Canada’s aluminium extrusion imports rise 20%

Canada’s aluminium extrusion market is expected to expand significantly over the coming years. The market was valued at USD 2,747.8 million in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 3,745.4 million by 2030, representing a 6.4 per cent CAGR, according to industry data.

Recovery in automotive production, infrastructure investment and resilience in aerospace
are expected to support this growth. At the same time, imports remain a significant part of Canada’s aluminium extrusion market. Average annual imports increased from 100,068.18 tonnes in 2016-2020 to
120,266.40 tonnes in 2021-2025, representing a 20.18 per cent increase. Imports peaked at 135,981 tonnes in 2022, before falling to 116,054.48 tonnes in 2024, down 14.7 per cent, and then to 111,376.35 tonnes in 2025, a further 4.0 per cent decline year on year.

The decline has continued into 2026. Canada imported 55,133.20 tonnes of aluminium extrusions during January-June, compared with 56,732.51 tonnes in the same period of 2025 and 59,487.62 tonnes in January-June 2024. This represents a 2.8 per cent decline from 2025 and a 7.3 per cent decline from 2024. While imports have declined in recent years, Canada’s average import volume remains significantly higher than during 2016–2020. With the domestic extrusion market also expected to grow, the continued level of imports highlights the importance of protection
measures for Canadian aluminium extrusion producers.
The US remained Canada's largest supplier in 2025, but shipments fell 13.7 per cent to
36,296.70 tonnes, from 42,052.88 tonnes in 2024. China recorded an even sharper decline. Canadian imports from China plunged 62.1 per cent, from 19,709.80 tonnes in 2024 to 7,473.94 tonnes in 2025.

Meanwhile, other suppliers increased their presence. Malaysia's shipments rose 5.8 per cent to 14,104.13 tonnes, while Vietnam's increased 18.3 per cent to 11,892.03 tonnes. Türkiye recorded the strongest growth among suppliers present in both years, with imports jumping 52.1 per cent to 10,138.98 tonnes.

Qatar, which supplied 4,610.21 tonnes in 2024, was no longer among the top six suppliers in
2025 and was replaced by Indonesia, which supplied 4,883.19 tonnes.