NAICS 331315 Quarterly Industry Report
Aluminum Sheet, Plate, and Foil Manufacturing
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NAICS Code: 331315Sector: 33Updated: Q1 2026
About This Report
This industry profile for Aluminum Sheet, Plate, and Foil Manufacturing (NAICS 331315) draws on data from the U.S. Census Bureau[5], Bureau of Labor Statistics[9], and SBA size standards database[6]. Published by Fair Market Value and updated quarterly, it provides valuation professionals, metals industry analysts, and aluminum sector investors with current market data. All quantitative claims are sourced to publicly verifiable databases.
Industry Definition & Overview
Aluminum Sheet, Plate, and Foil Manufacturing (NAICS 331315) encompasses establishments primarily engaged in flat rolling or continuous casting sheet, plate, foil, and welded tube from purchased aluminum, or recovering aluminum from scrap and flat rolling in integrated mills per the U.S. Census Bureau[4]. Activities include hot rolling of aluminum slab into plate and sheet, cold rolling to final gauge specifications, foil rolling to thicknesses below 0.006 inches, continuous strip casting, and heat treatment for temper designation.
Aluminum flat-rolled products serve beverage can stock, automotive body panel, aerospace skin, building facade, packaging, and industrial heat exchanger markets. Beverage can sheet represents the largest single product category, with closed-loop recycling programs routing used cans through secondary smelters back into new can stock. Novelis Inc. holds the largest domestic market share in aluminum sheet production, operating integrated recycling and rolling operations. Per Census Bureau[5] data, roughly 20 establishments employ over 19,400 workers generating more than $15.6 billion in annual revenue with payroll exceeding $1.4 billion. Automotive lightweighting initiatives have driven growth in aluminum body sheet demand as vehicle manufacturers substitute steel with aluminum for weight reduction and fuel economy improvement. Plate products serve aerospace structural and defense armor applications requiring certified alloy specifications and temper conditions.
Per the SBA Table of Size Standards[6], the size standard is 1,400 employees. The EPA[7] regulates air emissions from rolling lubricant mist, wastewater from cooling and surface treatment systems, and solid waste management at aluminum rolling facilities. OSHA[8] enforces safety standards for heavy rolling mill equipment, coil handling, and chemical exposure in surface treatment operations.
What's Included in This Industry
- Hot rolling of aluminum slab into plate and sheet
- Cold rolling to final gauge specifications
- Aluminum foil rolling operations
- Continuous strip casting
- Beverage can stock production
- Automotive body sheet manufacturing
- Aerospace plate production
- Heat treatment and temper processing
- Coil slitting and cut-to-length services
- Welded aluminum tube from flat-rolled stock
NAICS Classification Hierarchy
| Level | Description | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Subsector | Primary Metal Manufacturing | 331 |
| Industry Group | Alumina and Aluminum Production and Processing | 3313 |
| NAICS Industry | Alumina and Aluminum Production and Processing | 33131 |
| National Industry | Aluminum Sheet, Plate, and Foil Manufacturing | 331315 |
Related NAICS Codes
| Code | Description | Relationship |
|---|---|---|
| 331313 | Alumina Refining and Primary Aluminum Production | Alumina Refining and Primary Aluminum Production supplies primary ingot and slab that sheet mills purchase for rolling, with integrated primary-to-rolling operations producing aluminum from ore through finished flat-rolled products within single production complexes |
| 331314 | Secondary Smelting and Alloying of Aluminum | Secondary Smelting and Alloying of Aluminum provides recycled alloy ingot that sheet mills use as lower-cost feedstock, with closed-loop can recycling programs routing scrap through secondary smelters back to sheet rolling operations |
| 331318 | Other Aluminum Rolling, Drawing, and Extruding | Other Aluminum Rolling, Drawing, and Extruding produces extruded and drawn aluminum shapes that serve different end markets from flat-rolled sheet and foil, with both classifications converting aluminum into semi-finished mill products |
| 332431 | Metal Can Manufacturing | Metal Can Manufacturing converts aluminum can stock into finished beverage and food containers, with can manufacturers representing the single largest customer segment for aluminum sheet rolling mill production output |
| 336110 | Automobile and Light Duty Motor Vehicle Manufacturing | Automobile and Light Duty Motor Vehicle Manufacturing purchases automotive body sheet for hoods, doors, trunk lids, and structural panels as vehicle lightweighting programs increase aluminum content per vehicle |
| 336414 | Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing | Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing consumes aerospace-grade aluminum plate and sheet for structural components and skin panels requiring certified alloy specifications and quality documentation |
Geographic Concentration
Top states by share of national establishments.
| # | State | % Est. | Total Est. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kentucky | 16.7% | 10 |
| 2 | Indiana | 11.7% | 7 |
| 3 | Ohio | 10.0% | 6 |
| 4 | West Virginia | 6.7% | 4 |
| 5 | Virginia | 6.7% | 4 |
| 6 | Illinois | 6.7% | 4 |
| 7 | Arkansas | 6.7% | 4 |
| 8 | Louisiana | 5.0% | 3 |
| 9 | Tennessee | 5.0% | 3 |
| 10 | Iowa | 5.0% | 3 |
% Of Establishments
0%
17%
Source: County Business Patterns, U.S. Census Bureau[3]
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this industry.
What is the NAICS code for aluminum sheet manufacturing?
NAICS 331315 covers aluminum sheet, plate, and foil manufacturing including flat rolling from purchased aluminum and integrated mill operations per the U.S. Census Bureau[4].
What is the SBA size standard?
Per the SBA size standard[6], the threshold is 1,400 employees for federal small business contracting eligibility and SBA lending products for aluminum sheet rolling operations.
How large is the aluminum sheet industry?
Per Census Bureau[5] data, roughly 20 establishments employ over 19,400 workers generating more than $15.6 billion in annual revenue with payroll exceeding $1.4 billion in this highly concentrated manufacturing sector.
What is the largest end market for aluminum sheet?
Beverage can stock represents the largest single product category per Bureau of Labor Statistics[9] industry data, with closed-loop recycling programs routing used aluminum cans through secondary smelters back into new can sheet production.
How has automotive demand changed?
Vehicle lightweighting initiatives have increased aluminum body sheet demand as automakers substitute aluminum for steel in hoods, doors, and structural panels per Census Bureau[5] shipment data to achieve fuel economy improvement targets.
What is aluminum foil?
Aluminum foil is flat-rolled product with thickness below 0.006 inches used in packaging, food service, pharmaceutical blister packs, and thermal insulation per Census Bureau[5] product classification, produced by progressively thinner rolling passes through precision mills.
What environmental regulations apply?
The EPA[7] regulates rolling lubricant mist emissions, wastewater from cooling and chemical treatment systems, and solid waste including rolling mill sludge at aluminum sheet manufacturing facilities under federal environmental standards.
What safety standards apply?
OSHA[8] enforces workplace safety standards for heavy rolling mill equipment operation, overhead crane coil handling, hot metal transfer, and chemical exposure during surface treatment and anodizing processes at aluminum sheet manufacturing plants.
Sources & References
Government datasets and editorial sources used in this report.
- [1]U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages bls.gov
- [2]U.S. Census Bureau, Economic Census census.gov
- [3]U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns census.gov
- [4]U.S. Census Bureau census.gov
- [5]Census Bureau data.census.gov
- [6]SBA Table of Size Standards sba.gov
- [7]EPA epa.gov
- [8]OSHA osha.gov
- [9]Bureau of Labor Statistics bls.gov
- [10]SBA lending programs sba.gov
- [11]SBA 7(a) loans sba.gov
- [12]504 loans sba.gov
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