India Must Curb Imports to Shield Aluminium Sector: ALEMAI

08 Sep 2025 CW Team

Speaking at the curtain raiser event of ALUMEX India 2025, India’s first dedicated aluminium extrusion exhibition, ALEMAI President Jitendra Chopra stated that although the industry has an installed capacity of three million tonnes per annum, only 1.2 million tonnes are currently utilised. In contrast, imports exceed 1.5 million tonnes, driven by duty-free access, price disparities, and concessions under multiple HSN codes.

“If the government restricts these imports, the domestic sector can ramp up production, leading to higher consumption of value-added products within India,” said Chopra.

He highlighted that aluminium extrusions are widely used in sectors such as construction, electronics, aerospace, and renewable energy owing to their lightweight, high strength, and corrosion-resistant properties.

Chopra added that around 20–25 Indian manufacturers export aluminium extrusions to the US and other global markets, but the impact of the tariff hike is more moderate compared to primary metal producers. The US recently increased import tariffs on aluminium and steel from 25 per cent to 50 per cent.

India's per capita aluminium consumption remains low at 3–4 kg, compared to the global average of 11–13 kg, 25–30 kg in China, and 17–18 kg in the US.

“If we consume more domestically, the industry will grow faster and offset the tariff impact through economies of scale and cost competitiveness,” Chopra noted.

He reiterated the need for a coordinated policy push to boost demand in domestic markets, which would in turn enhance capacity utilisation, reduce import dependence, and improve India's global competitiveness.

At present, aluminium extrusion facilities across India face under-utilisation, burdened by volatile raw material prices, import competition, and project delays. Nevertheless, ALEMAI remains optimistic about the sector’s growth prospects, especially with rising demand from infrastructure, automotive, and green energy sectors.

The association represents over 250 members nationwide, including MSMEs and large enterprises, working collectively to strengthen the aluminium extrusion ecosystem in India.

The Aluminium Extrusion Manufacturers Association of India (ALEMAI) has urged the government to revise import duties, review free trade agreements (FTAs), and implement policies that encourage domestic consumption in order to mitigate the impact of increased US tariffs on aluminium imports.Speaking at the curtain raiser event of ALUMEX India 2025, India’s first dedicated aluminium extrusion exhibition, ALEMAI President Jitendra Chopra stated that although the industry has an installed capacity of three million tonnes per annum, only 1.2 million tonnes are currently utilised. In contrast, imports exceed 1.5 million tonnes, driven by duty-free access, price disparities, and concessions under multiple HSN codes.“If the government restricts these imports, the domestic sector can ramp up production, leading to higher consumption of value-added products within India,” said Chopra.He highlighted that aluminium extrusions are widely used in sectors such as construction, electronics, aerospace, and renewable energy owing to their lightweight, high strength, and corrosion-resistant properties.Chopra added that around 20–25 Indian manufacturers export aluminium extrusions to the US and other global markets, but the impact of the tariff hike is more moderate compared to primary metal producers. The US recently increased import tariffs on aluminium and steel from 25 per cent to 50 per cent.India's per capita aluminium consumption remains low at 3–4 kg, compared to the global average of 11–13 kg, 25–30 kg in China, and 17–18 kg in the US.“If we consume more domestically, the industry will grow faster and offset the tariff impact through economies of scale and cost competitiveness,” Chopra noted.He reiterated the need for a coordinated policy push to boost demand in domestic markets, which would in turn enhance capacity utilisation, reduce import dependence, and improve India's global competitiveness.At present, aluminium extrusion facilities across India face under-utilisation, burdened by volatile raw material prices, import competition, and project delays. Nevertheless, ALEMAI remains optimistic about the sector’s growth prospects, especially with rising demand from infrastructure, automotive, and green energy sectors.The association represents over 250 members nationwide, including MSMEs and large enterprises, working collectively to strengthen the aluminium extrusion ecosystem in India.

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