Hyderabad, August 07, 2025: Southern India is fast emerging as a key driver in the growth of the aluminium extrusion industry, with Telangana and Andhra Pradesh playing a pivotal role in shaping the sector’s future. Robust industrial activity in the region, strong export potential, and rising demand across sectors make it a vital contributor to India’s ambition for self-reliance in manufacturing, said Mr. Anil Agarwal, Managing Director of Global Aluminium. He was speaking at the roadshow of ALUMEX INDIA 2025, a premier international exhibition and conference focused on the aluminium extrusion industry in India. It is India’s first-ever exhibition on the industry. Among the southern states, Hyderabad is playing a very important role in this industry, he added.
This momentum will be highlighted at ALUMEX India 2025, the country’s first and only dedicated platform for the aluminium extrusion industry. Organised by the Aluminium Extrusion Manufacturers Association of India (ALEMAI) and supported by Hindalco, Vedanta, and JNARDDC, an autonomous body under the Ministry of Mines, the event will take place in New Delhi from September 10 to 13, bringing together over 200 exhibitors and more than 12,000 visitors from across the aluminium extrusion value chain.
Telangana and Andhra Pradesh are home to a growing number of aluminium extrusion facilities, catering to segments like construction, electric vehicles, renewable energy, transportation, electronics, and consumer durables. Projects under the Smart Cities Mission, affordable housing schemes, investments in electric mobility and solar power, and preference for lightweight materials across various sectors are major accelerators for growth.
Jitendra Chopra, President of ALEMAI, said, “Southern India is rapidly becoming a hub for aluminium extrusion with its unique blend of manufacturing strength, export potential, and fresh investments. Aluminium extrusion plants in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh are contributing significantly to India’s domestic needs as well as exports and hold immense strategic value for the industry. Through ALUMEX India 2025, we aim to showcase this transformation and promote new opportunities for collaboration and innovation.”
India’s aluminium extrusion market touched $3.51 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $4.61 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 4.5%. While North India remains the dominant market, the southern region is now recognised as a major growth corridor, with strong industrial clusters and rapid infrastructure development.
However, the sector continues to face several challenges, including volatility in raw material prices, high energy costs, stringent environmental regulations, and competition from global markets. Shortages of skilled labour and the need for advanced extrusion technologies are also pressing concerns.
India’s aluminium extrusion industry has a combined installed capacity of over 3 million tonnes, but only 1.5 million tonnes is utilised domestically—the remaining 1.5 million tonnes is met through imports.
“To counter trade challenges like the Trump Tariff, the industry must boost domestic consumption, reduce dependency on imports, and expand export capacity,” said Mr. Agarwal.
Low Per Capita Consumption: A Call for Growth India’s per capita consumption of aluminium extrusion products is only 3 kg, compared to 25–28 kg in China and 18 kg in the USA—a gap that presents massive growth opportunities said the experts Mr. Jitendra Chopra, President, Mr. Ankur Aggarwal, Hon General Secretary of ALEMAI and Mr. Anil Agarwal, Advisor & Special Invitee and industry veteran.
The per capita consumption of Alluminu Extrusion products in India is just 3 kgs while in China it is 25 to 28 kgs, and 18 kgs in the USA.
ALUMEX India 2025 will address these challenges through sessions on technology localisation, green extrusion practices, government support for MSMEs, and emerging global market trends. It will facilitate innovation and the adoption of sustainable practices. Business matchmaking and buyer-seller meets will enable strategic partnerships and drive investment across the value chain.
Out of an estimated 400-450 aluminium extrusion plants in India, more than 225 are members of ALEMAI, representing a combined annual capacity of 3 million tonnes. With participation from global players and leading Indian firms, ALUMEX India 2025 aims to strengthen the aluminium extrusion ecosystem and position India as a global manufacturing leader.
