The stocks of purchased aluminum new scrap at secondary smelters in the US are projected to grow steadily from 2024 to 2028. The growth indicates a rising trend with a year-on-year increase peaking around 2.3% to 2.4%. These figures suggest continued demand and reliance on aluminum recycling processes.

Future trends to watch for include:

Technological advancements in smelting processes which may affect scrap demand.
Regulatory changes around recycling and environmental policies that could influence supply and demand dynamics.
Fluctuations in primary aluminum costs that might redirect focus towards new scrap utilization.