Summary: Mexico’s US$16 billion aluminum industry is strengthening its role in North American manufacturing as Nuevo Leon expands its position as a transformation and export hub. The sector is navigating US tariffs and the USMCA review while pursuing greater access to primary and secondary aluminum, investment in automation and opportunities linked to recycling and the circular economy.
Mexico’s aluminum industry has reached a market value of about US$16 billion and handles roughly 3 million metric tons annually, placing the country among the world’s top 10 aluminum transformation markets. The sector’s scale, combined with Mexico’s manufacturing base and integration with North American supply chains, is positioning aluminum as a strategic component of the country’s industrial competitiveness.
The aluminum value chain accounts for nearly 1% of Mexico’s gross domestic…
