Aviation-grade Aluminum Market (By Type: Plate, Rod, Tube, and Others; By Application: Military Aviation and Civil Aviation; By Region: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and LAMEA) Industry Size, Share, Growth, Trends 2025 to 2034
The global aviation-grade aluminum market size was valued at USD 12.63 billion in 2024, is projected to reach approximately USD 25.79 billion by 2034. This growth, driven by expanding aircraft production and demand for lightweight materials, is expected at a CAGR of 7.4%.
| Reports Attributes | Statistics |
| Market Size in 2024 | USD 12.63 Billion |
| Market Size in 2025 | USD 13.57 Billion |
| Market Size in 2031 | USD 20.82 Billion |
| Market Size by 2034 | USD 25.79 Billion |
| CAGR 2025 to 2034 | 7.4% |
| Base Year | 2024 |
| Forecast Period | 2025 to 2034 |
The aviation-grade aluminum market is growing robustly as more industries in the aerospace and defense sectors are migrating to high-end alloys such as 2024, 6061, and 7075. These alloys provide a structural strength level comparable to that of some titanium composites at a much lower cost and weight. High-performance aluminum alloys have been embraced by aircraft manufacturers due to the growing demand for air travel worldwide, the rapid pace of fleet expansion, and the emphasis on reducing carbon emissions.
Aviation-grade aluminum is required for the fuselage, wings, and engine parts because it offers a high strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance, and thermal conductivity. Yet, the instability of raw-material costs, energy consumption in smelting processes, and excessively strict certification processes are limiting market development. Moreover, disruptions in the global supply chain and geopolitical tensions regarding aluminum feedstock supply can influence production cycles.
Manufacturers are also investing in aluminum-lithium alloys, additive manufacturing, and recycling technologies to develop eco-friendly materials with smaller carbon footprints. Continuous quality control through the introduction of digital production and automated production systems is also enhancing the consistency of outputs. Aluminum will remain at the center of the development of next-generation lightweight aircraft over the next decade, thanks to its successful use in commercial, defense, and space applications.
| Regions | Shares (%) |
| North America | 32% |
| Asia Pacific | 35% |
| Europe | 28% |
| LAMEA | 5% |
| Segments | Shares (%) |
| Plate | 45% |
| Rod | 25% |
| Tube | 20% |
| Others | 10% |
| Segments | Shares (%) |
| Military Aviation | 40% |
| Civil Aviation | 60% |
Published by Saurabh Bidwai
