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Mexico’s aluminum industry is looking to capitalize on rising demand from artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, electric mobility, automotive manufacturing, and aerospace. Expanding technology investments and international market opportunities are expected to support sales growth, while the country’s reliance on imported aluminum highlights the importance of strengthening domestic processing capabilities.
Ramón Beltrán, president of Mexico’s National Chamber of the Aluminum Industry (Canalum), expects the country’s domestic and international aluminum sales to gain momentum in 2026, supported by demand from advanced technology applications and established manufacturing sectors.
“We expect to close out this year with growth of between 7.5% and 7.8% in domestic and international aluminum sales,” Beltrán said, citing demand from smart technologies, electromobility, the automotive industry, housing, and aerospace.
The expansion of AI data centers and cloud computing infrastructure is creating additional opportunities for Mexican aluminum manufacturers. Companies in the country supply materials to technology businesses and manufacturers of servers and supercomputers, opening up applications beyond conventional industrial markets.
SpaceX’s investments in Texas are also identified as a potential driver of demand, alongside the wider growth of aerospace-related manufacturing. These developments could create opportunities for Mexican suppliers serving North American industrial and technology supply chains.
Mexico’s aluminum industry therefore faces an opportunity to build on its manufacturing expertise and international trade relationships. Sustained demand from emerging technology applications could support expansion, while the development of domestic processing and supply-chain capabilities will remain central to capturing greater value from the market.