Industry data shows that non-ferrous metals, particularly aluminium products, saw notable gains in both volume and value. Canadian producers benefitted from increased orders across key export markets, including the United States, Japan, and South Korea. In the United States, aluminium demand from the automotive and construction sectors rebounded in early 2025, contributing to a rise in cross-border shipments.
Meanwhile, Asian buyers accelerated procurement amid tightening global inventories and renewed infrastructure spending.
The February performance marked the second consecutive month of strong growth for the primary metals subsector.
