India's aluminum consumption in transportation grows 14% in five years, yet vehicles carry only 40-50kg vs 160-200kg globally

Aluminum consumption in India's transportation sector increased from 0.70 million tonnes in 2020 to 1.35 million tonnes in 2025, nearly doubling in five years at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of about 14 per cent. The growth momentum is expected to continue, with consumption projected to reach 3.82 million tonnes by 2035.

In comparison, global transportation-sector aluminum consumption rose from 22.57 million tonnes in 2020 to 27.1 million tonnes in 2025, reflecting a CAGR of 3.73 per cent. However, growth in overall consumption masks a structural gap. Despite producing more than 28 million vehicles in 2023-24 and recording strong growth in electric