In 2023, the import of aluminium powders of non-lamellar structure to the US stood at 18.2 million kilograms. From 2024 onwards, the forecast suggests a steady increase in import volumes, starting with 18.829 million kilograms in 2024 and reaching 20.838 million kilograms by 2028. This reflects a year-on-year growth of 2.75% in 2025, 2.62% in 2026, 2.50% in 2027, and 2.40% in 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the forecast period is approximately 2.56%.

Future trends to watch for include:

Potential fluctuations in global supply chains and demand within the aerospace and automotive industries which utilize aluminium powders.
Technological advancements in production processes that may affect the supply and costs of non-lamellar aluminium powders.
The impact of environmental regulations that could influence the import and usage of aluminium in different sectors.