Aluminum Prices

Track real-time aluminum prices across multiple weight units. Aluminum is the world's most widely used non-ferrous metal, essential for aerospace, automotive, packaging, and construction industries.

Aluminum Value Calculator

Enter the weight of your aluminum to calculate its current market value based on live prices.

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Today's Aluminum Prices by Weight

Current aluminum prices calculated across different weight units based on live market data.

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Aluminum Price by Source

Compare aluminum spot price with the London Metal Exchange (LME) benchmark, the global standard for industrial metals trading.

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Understanding Aluminum Markets

Why Aluminum Matters

Aluminum is the most abundant metal in Earth's crust and the second most-used metal after steel:

  • Transportation: Aircraft, automobiles, and rail vehicles rely heavily on aluminum
  • Packaging: Beverage cans, foil, and food containers
  • Construction: Window frames, curtain walls, and structural components
  • Electrical: Power transmission lines (lighter alternative to copper)
  • Consumer Electronics: Laptop cases, smartphone bodies, and heat sinks

Aluminum Market Benchmarks

Aluminum is traded globally on major exchanges:

  • LME (London Metal Exchange): The primary global aluminum benchmark
  • SHFE (Shanghai Futures Exchange): Major Asian aluminum market
  • CME Group: US aluminum futures

Aluminum Grades

Common aluminum grades and their uses:

  • Primary (P1020): 99.7% pure - LME deliverable standard
  • High-Purity: 99.99%+ pure - Electronics and specialty applications
  • Alloy Series: 1xxx-8xxx series for different applications (aerospace, marine, structural)
  • Scrap Aluminum: Recycled from cans, extrusions, and castings