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Aluminum Prices 2026: $1.49/lb (Sep 2026), +23.7% in 12 Months
Aluminum averaged $1.49/lb in September 2026, up 23.7% from a year earlier (World Bank). Checked daily · last checked Oct 26, 2026.
$1.49/lbAluminum, September 2026
+23.7%12-month change
+1.0%1-month change
34related letters in the last 12 months
- Next related change: Armstrong (Nov 2, 2026, 12%)
Aluminum market: price, last 12 months
Aluminum is priced on the London Metal Exchange (the World Bank monthly average is used here) plus a regional premium, which in the U.S. moves with Section 232 tariffs. Windows, doors, gutters, railing, fencing and HVAC coils are the main construction uses.
Line: Aluminum, $ per lb, monthly average. Bars: related manufacturer price-increase letters taking effect that month (right axis; PriceLetter tracks letters from December 2024).
What contractors pay: producer price indexes
The BLS indexes for the products contractors buy, the numbers most escalation clauses cite. Use the series ID to pull the official figures.
| Series | Latest | 1-month | 12-month | 3-year | Source / series ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum mill shapes | 370.5 p September 2026 | −0.1% | +25.2% | +61.9% | WPU102501 |
Related manufacturer price increases (50)
Letters on file that mention aluminum, newest effective date first.
| Effective | Brand | Trade | Products | Increase | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 next 30 days |
Armstrong | Drywall & Interiors | Steel & aluminum suspension systems, trims & accessories 12% price increase on all steel and aluminum suspension systems, including all associated trims and accessories, effective November 2, 2026. |
12% | Original letter · ABC Supply Interiors |
| Oct 19, 2026 | Fry Reglet | Drywall & Interiors | aluminum extrusion products | 10% | Original letter · Negwer Materials |
| Jul 16, 2026 | Klauer | Roofing | aluminum and steel products Aluminum and steel products |
10% on aluminum, 5% on steel | Original letter · Gulfeagle Supply |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Superior Aluminum Products | Decking & Railing | Aluminum products | 8% on stock, 4% on custom | Original letter · ABC Supply |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Associated Materials | Siding | aluminum products | 12% | Original letter · ABC Supply |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Lomanco | Roofing | Aluminum and Steel products Lomanco will implement a price increase, effective July 1st, 2026, on the following products... |
approximately 5-10% | Original letter · Convoy Supply (US) Original letter · Mueller Roofing Distributors Universal Supply |
| Jun 26, 2026 | Alsco Metals | Siding | aluminum products Alsco will implement a price increase of up to 10% on all aluminum products effective with all orders shipped on or after June 26, 2026. |
up to 10% | Original letter · ABC Supply Original letter · Mueller Roofing Distributors |
| Jun 15, 2026 | PTF Insulation Fabricators | Insulation | Aluminum products PTF INSULATION FABRICATORS 10%-15% PRICE INCREASE FOR ALUMINUM PRODUCTS, EFFECTIVE JUNE 15, 2026 |
10%-15% | Original letter · General Insulation Company |
| Jun 8, 2026 | NGP | Door Hardware | Price increase on most products There will be no increase on Hinges, Sliding Aluminum Hardware, Pyran F and FireLite NT glass. | see letter | Original letter · Top Notch Distributors |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Bay Cities Metal Products | Roofing | Steel Aluminum Copper | 5%-10% | Original letter · ABC Supply |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Gibraltar | Roofing | Aluminum and steel | up to 10% | Original letter · ABC Supply Original letter · Mueller Roofing Distributors |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Ply Gem | Windows & Doors | has also announced a price increase of approximately 3-8% on all Vinyl Windows and Doors, Aluminum Windows and Doors and all parts and accessories. We will adjust our prices eff… | approximately 3-8% | Universal Supply |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Silver Line | Windows & Doors | has also announced a price increase of approximately 3-8% on all Vinyl Windows and Doors, Aluminum Windows and Doors and all parts and accessories. We will adjust our prices eff… | approximately 3-8% | Universal Supply |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Simonton | Windows & Doors | has also announced a price increase of approximately 3-8% on all Vinyl Windows and Doors, Aluminum Windows and Doors and all parts and accessories. We will adjust our prices eff… | approximately 3-8% | Universal Supply |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Trex | Decking & Railing | aluminum railing has announced a price increase on all aluminum railing. We will adjust our prices effective with shipments on June 1, 2026. |
see letter | Original letter · ABC Supply Universal Supply |
| May 22, 2026 | Babcock-Davis | Roofing | aluminum roof hatches Babcock Davis - Rooftop Price Increase Announcement 2026 |
5% | Original letter · MAR Supply |
| May 15, 2026 | Kaycan | Siding | Aluminum products | 15% | Original letter · ABC Supply |
| May 4, 2026 | Cardinal Systems | Pool | Aluminum | 10% | Heritage Pool Supply |
| May 1, 2026 | American Construction Materials | Roofing | aluminum and copper goods | 6-12% | Original letter · ABC Supply |
| May 1, 2026 | American Construction Metals | Roofing | aluminum copper goods | 6-12% | Original letter · ABC Supply |
| May 1, 2026 | East Coast Metals | Roofing | Specialty Metal Products Aluminum and Copper Price Increase |
10%–12% | Original letter · Gulfeagle Supply |
| May 1, 2026 | Ideal Products | HVAC | Aluminum products | 15% / 25% | Conklin Metal Industries Original letter · General Insulation Company |
| May 1, 2026 | Ply Gem | Siding | Aluminum products | 15% | Original letter · ABC Supply |
| Apr 13, 2026 | Alsco Metals | Roofing | Alsco will implement a price increase of up to 15% on all aluminum products effective with all orders shipped on or after April 13, 2026. | up to 15% | Original letter · Mueller Roofing Distributors |
| Apr 13, 2026 | Berger | Roofing | aluminum products and 12% on all copper has announced a price increase of approximately 15% on all aluminum products and 12% on all copper. We will adjust our prices effective with shipments on April 13, 2026. |
approximately 15%, 12% | Universal Supply |
| Apr 13, 2026 | Berger Distro Alum | Roofing | aluminum and copper Berger Distro Alum Price Increase - Effective April 13, 2026 |
up to 15% | Original letter · MAR Supply |
| Apr 13, 2026 | OmniMax | HVAC | Verde Industries Up to 15% increase on aluminum products and 12% on copper products, effective April 13, 2026. |
Up to 15%, 12% | ACHR News |
| Apr 1, 2026 | First American Resources Company | Roofing | Aluminum products | 9-12% | Original letter · ABC Supply |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Ply Gem | Siding | Ply Gem Performance Metals aluminum products has announced a price increase of approximately 15% on all Ply Gem Performance Metals aluminum products. We will adjust our prices effective with shipments on April 1, 2026. |
approximately 15% | Universal Supply |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Gibraltar | Roofing | Aluminum Steel Products Gibraltar - Price Increase Effective - March 16, 2026 |
5-15% | Original letter · ABC Supply Original letter · MAR Supply Original letter · Convoy Supply (US) |
| Mar 13, 2026 | GAF | Roofing | aluminum products and 5% on steel and power products has announced a price increase of approximately 8% on aluminum products and 5% on steel and power products. We will adjust our prices effective with shipments on March 13, 2026. |
approximately 8%, 5% | Universal Supply |
| Mar 13, 2026 | GAF Master Flow | Roofing | Aluminum and Steel products GAF Master Flow will implement a price increase, effective March 13, 2026, on the following products ... |
5% and 8% | Original letter · Convoy Supply (US) |
| Mar 2, 2026 | CertainTeed | Siding | Aluminum Products | up to 5% | Original letter · ABC Supply |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Karnak | Roofing | Aluminum Products Due to recent import tariffs, the cost of both imported and domestic raw materials has increased. KARNAK will implement a price increase, effective March 2, 2026, on the followi… |
see letter | Original letter · Convoy Supply (US) |
| Mar 1, 2026 | Lomanco | Roofing | Aluminum products | 7% | Original letter · ABC Supply Original letter · Convoy Supply (US) Universal Supply |
| Sep 15, 2025 | Ply Gem | Windows & Doors | their Aluminum Clad Doors has announced a price increase of approximately 5% on their Patio Door Series and 10% on all their Aluminum Clad Doors. We will adjust our prices effective with shipments on Sep… |
approximately 5%, 10% | Universal Supply |
| Sep 2, 2025 | Berger | Roofing | aluminum, steel, vinyl and other products has announced a price increase due to the tariffs of approximately 4-12% on all aluminum, steel, vinyl and other products. We will adjust our prices effective with shipments on … |
approximately 4-12% | Universal Supply |
| Sep 1, 2025 | ATAS International | Drywall & Interiors | Exterior Walls has announced a price increase due to the tariffs of approximately 6% on all aluminum panels, trims, and flat sheet products. We will adjust our prices effective September 1, 2025. |
approximately 6% | Original letter · ABC Supply Interiors Universal Supply |
| Sep 1, 2025 | Marathon Roofing Products | Roofing | Aluminum and Cast-Iron products has announced a price increase due to the tariffs on Aluminum and Cast-Iron products. We will adjust our prices effective on September 1, 2025. |
see letter | Universal Supply |
| Jun 4, 2025 | Merit Brass | Plumbing & PVF | Stainless Steel Fittings General tariff-related price increase across select product categories including Stainless Steel Nipples, Forged Carbon Steel Fittings, Aluminum Nipples, and more. For more info… |
see letter | Original letter · Cooney Brothers |
| May 1, 2025 | Ameristar | Fencing | Aluminum products Ameristar will implement a price increase of 4%-9%, effective May 1st, 2025, on the following products ... |
4%-9% | Original letter · Convoy Supply (US) |
| May 1, 2025 | Lomanco | Roofing | Aluminum Steel products Lomanco will implement a price increase, effective May 1st, 2025, on the following products ... |
approximately 5-10% | Original letter · Convoy Supply (US) Universal Supply |
| Apr 18, 2025 | AL13 Architectural Systems | Drywall & Interiors | Ceilings & Acoustical Wall Panels AL13 will implement a price increase of 3%, effective April 18, 2025, on all extruded materials excluding aluminum composite panels ... |
3% | Original letter · ABC Supply Interiors Original letter · Convoy Supply (US) |
| Apr 15, 2025 | Matco-Norca | Plumbing & PVF | Aluminum and steel products e ective Tuesday, April 15th (as announced on April 3rd), Matco-Norca will also be… 60% tariff-related increase on select valves, fittings, accessories and more. 10% increase on Malleable Iron Pipe Fittings and Brass Pipe Fittings. 12% on alll other non-China p… |
60%, 10%, 12%, 8.33% | Original letter · Cooney Brothers Original letter · M&N Plumbing Supply |
| Apr 14, 2025 | Sagiper | Roofing | PVC and aluminum products Sagiper will implement a price increase, effective April 14, 2025, on the following products ... |
6% | Original letter · Convoy Supply (US) |
| Apr 7, 2025 | Gibraltar | Roofing | aluminum products Gibraltar will implement a price increase, effective April 7, 2025, on aluminum, galvanized, and plastic based products ... |
12% | Original letter · Convoy Supply (US) |
| Mar 17, 2025 | Berger | Siding | aluminum, steel, copper, vinyl and other products has announced a price increase of approximately 4-10% on all aluminum, steel, copper, vinyl and other products. We will adjust our prices effective with shipments on March 17, 2… |
approximately 4-10% | Universal Supply |
| Mar 3, 2025 | CertainTeed Siding | Siding | Aluminum Siding Products has announced a price increase of approximately 4% on Aluminum Siding Products. We will adjust our prices effective with shipments on March 3, 2025. |
approximately 4% | Universal Supply |
| date not stated | Associated Materials | Siding | Aluminum Metals Associated Materials Innovations Aluminum Metals Price Increase |
see letter | Original letter · Alside / Associated Materials (manufacturer) |
| date not stated | OmniMax | Roofing | Aluminum and Copper Price Increase | see letter | Original letter · Gulfeagle Supply |
Frequently asked questions
What is the aluminum price today?
Aluminum (LME, primary ingot), monthly average: $1.49/lb in September 2026, +1.0% on the previous month and +23.7% on the year.
Are manufacturers raising aluminum product prices?
PriceLetter has 50 related letters on file; 34 took effect in the last 12 months. The full list is below with links to each original letter.
Sources: Metal and crude oil prices: World Bank, Commodity Price Data (the “Pink Sheet”), monthly averages, licensed under CC BY 4.0; metals converted from $ per metric ton to $ per lb by PriceLetter. Producer price indexes: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, not seasonally adjusted; values marked p are preliminary and BLS revises them for four months. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov. Checked daily; last checked Oct 26, 2026. Index changes are not the price any one supplier charges you; confirm prices with your supplier.