Understanding where aluminium demand is headed in 2025 is key to staying ahead in a rapidly evolving market. In 2025, aluminium extrusions will be more than a raw material, they’ll be the backbone of high-growth sectors like electric vehicles, green buildings and renewable energy.
From custom profiles to solar installations, the demand for processed aluminium products is being shaped by five key industries. This blog breaks down what’s happening across these sectors, so you can adjust your sourcing and inventory plans to meet the market head-on.
1. Automotive & Electric Vehicles (EVs)
As carmakers move toward electric and lightweight vehicles, aluminium extrusions are becoming standard in parts like battery enclosures, side-impact pillars and underbody structures. The average extrusion content per EV is rising and is estimated to hit 80 kg by 2030.
For traders, this means more orders for cut-to-size profiles and lightweight structural kits. Fabricators and integrators in the EV space need materials that simplify assembly and meet strength requirements, which is exactly the kind of extrusion-based products you can provide.
2. Building & Construction
This sector still dominates aluminium extrusion use, accounting for over 50% globally. Even with a slowdown in some markets, demand remains high for doors, windows, curtain walls, scaffolding and prefabricated modules.
In 2025, green and modular buildings will be in high demand. This presents a big opportunity for value-added processors that offer anodised,
coated or fabricated profiles. Working with engineers and builders means you’ll want flexible stock and fast turnaround options.
3. Renewable Energy
Solar power systems, rooftop and utility-scale, rely heavily on extruded aluminium frames and supports. Their corrosion resistance and low weight
make them the preferred choice for mounting systems.
Traders and component assemblers who supply solar profiles will benefit from this rising demand.
Energy sector buyers need precision, scalability and ease of installation. They are mostly looking for extrusion profiles that are not just raw materials
but project-ready components.
4. Electrical & Electronics
This sector uses extrusions in heat sinks, housings and structural parts for electronic systems. With growing demand from 5G, smart devices and electric motors, the need for compact, efficient designs is only increasing.
Fabricators in this space need small, high-precision extrusions that are coated, drilled or fully assembled. If you can supply pre-finished kits or enclosures, your offerings become even more attractive to buyers in this fast-moving sector.
5. Aerospace & High-Precision Applications
Aerospace is a relatively smaller but high-value market. Aircraft makers now use advanced aluminium-lithium alloys and extrusions to build lighter, stronger and more fuel-efficient planes.
To work with aerospace suppliers, you need to offer certified, high-precision extrusions. These buyers care more about quality and reliability than bulk volumes.
Why This Matters for You
Across all five sectors, the message is clear: the role of aluminium extrusions is evolving and those who adapt early will be positioned to lead.
Whether you’re supplying standard tubes and T-slot profiles or custom shapes for EVs and solar frames, aligning with these industries helps you
future-proof your business.
Here’s a rundown of the top industries that are driving demand for aluminium extrusion products:
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Industry
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What they need
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What you can offer
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Automotive & EVs
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Lightweight structural parts, battery enclosures
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Cut-to-size profiles, ready-to-assemble kits, custom extrusions
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Building & Construction
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Façade systems, modular framing, coated profiles
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Fabricated, anodised or powder-coated extrusions
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Renewable Energy
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Solar frames, racking systems, support structures
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Project-ready, corrosion-resistant extrusion profiles
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Electrical & Electronics
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Heat sinks, enclosures, compact housings
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High-precision extrusions, pre-drilled kits
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Aerospace & High-Precision
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Certified, lightweight, high-strength components
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CNC-machined, traceable, aerospace-grade extrusions
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Knowing where the demand for extrusion products is growing helps you source smarter and build stronger relationships with fabricators and integrators in key industries. It gives you the edge to deliver exactly what your buyers need, faster and with more value than the competition.
Conclusion
For traders and value-added processors in the aluminium supply chain, 2025 is shaping up to be a year of big shifts. The industries driving demand for aluminium extrusions, EVs, construction, solar energy, electronics and aerospace, aren’t just growing; they’re transforming the nature of what’s needed from extrusion products.
And that’s where AL Biz comes in.
Whether you're sourcing extruded profiles, selling finished kits or adding value through fabrication and assembly, we help you connect with buyers and suppliers who are already tuned into these growth markets. Because in a fast-evolving supply chain, being where the demand is makes all the difference.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the demand for aluminium extrusion?
Aluminium extrusion is growing steadily across sectors like EVs, construction and electronics, with a global usage estimated close to 31 million tonnes in 2023. To learn more about the demand of aluminium extrusions, check out the The World of ALuminium Extrusions - Industry Forecast to 2030 report by AL Circle.
2. What is the future demand for aluminium?
Aluminium demand is set to rise, driven by sustainability goals, urbanisation and technological advancements.
3. What is the size of the aluminium extrusion market in India?
The India aluminium market was valued at USD 11.28 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow with a CAGR of 7.6% from 2024 to 2030.
