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.