Aluminum Pricing
Current Midwest Average
The Midwest Transaction Price (MWTP) is the primary benchmark used across the U.S. aluminum industry to determine raw material costs. Tower Extrusions monitors this index closely to ensure all customer pricing remains fair, consistent, and aligned with current market conditions.
April
Midwest Average Price per Pound
$2.749
Pricing Impact
The role of the Midwest Average in our pricing.
Tower bases its aluminum surcharge on the published Midwest Average, ensuring pricing that is transparent, consistent, and aligned with real market conditions. As the index moves, our material costs adjust accordingly, providing customers with predictable, benchmarked pricing.
Historical Pricing
Historical Midwest Average aluminum pricing.
Below is a historical record of the month-by-month Midwest Average, giving buyers and procurement teams transparency into long-term trends.
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
[YEAR]
$1.070
Jan 2010
$0.989
Feb 2010
$1.062
Mar 2010
$1.114
Apr 2010
$0.991
May 2010
$0.941
Jun 2010
$0.967
Jul 2010
$1.025
Aug 2010
$1.045
Sep 2010
$1.128
Oct 2010
$1.121
Nov 2010
$1.128
Dec 2010
$1.169
Jan 2011
$1.201
Feb 2011
$1.223
Mar 2011
$1.284
Apr 2011
$1.263
May 2011
$1.244
Jun 2011
$1.223
Jul 2011
$1.166
Aug 2011
$1.122
Sep 2011
$1.067
Oct 2011
$1.020
Nov 2011
$0.992
Dec 2011
$1.047
Jan 2012
$1.080
Feb 2012
$1.077
Mar 2012
$1.021
Apr 2012
$1.005
May 2012
$0.956
Jun 2012
$0.956
Jul 2012
$0.942
Aug 2012
$1.042
Sep 2012
$1.006
Oct 2012
$0.992
Nov 2012
$1.005
Dec 2012
$1.035
Jan 2013
$1.045
Feb 2013
$0.982
Mar 2013
$0.957
Apr 2013
$0.945
May 2013
$0.941
Jun 2013
$0.920
Jul 2013
$0.934
Aug 2013
$0.899
Sep 2013
$0.920
Oct 2013
$0.896
Nov 2013
$0.902
Dec 2013
$0.971
Jan 2014
$0.968
Feb 2014
$0.958
Mar 2014
$1.004
Apr 2014
$0.980
May 2014
$1.025
Jun 2014
$1.080
Jul 2014
$1.124
Aug 2014
$1.117
Sep 2014
$1.105
Oct 2014
$1.167
Nov 2014
$1.106
Dec 2014
$1.061
Jan 2015
$1.060
Feb 2015
$1.004
Mar 2015
$0.991
Apr 2015
$0.930
May 2015
$0.848
Jun 2015
$0.827
Jul 2015
$0.777
Aug 2015
$0.795
Sep 2015
$0.764
Oct 2015
$0.748
Nov 2015
$0.767
Dec 2015
$0.762
Jan 2016
$0.787
Feb 2016
$0.774
Mar 2016
$0.790
Apr 2016
$0.785
May 2016
$0.798
Jun 2016
$0.809
Jul 2016
$0.806
Aug 2016
$0.783
Sep 2016
$0.824
Oct 2016
$0.865
Nov 2016
$0.867
Dec 2016
$0.903
Jan 2017
$0.942
Feb 2017
$0.962
Mar 2017
$0.997
Apr 2017
$0.961
May 2017
$0.938
Jun 2017
$0.938
Jul 2017
$0.997
Aug 2017
$1.039
Sep 2017
$1.061
Oct 2017
$1.048
Nov 2017
$1.034
Dec 2017
$1.112
Jan 2018
$1.127
Feb 2018
$1.130
Mar 2018
$1.233
Apr 2018
Global Factors
What impacts aluminum pricing?
The Midwest Average is shaped by several global and domestic factors. Understanding these drivers helps customers forecast costs and make informed planning decisions.
Global Supply & Demand
Production levels from major global regions and U.S. consumption patterns drive much of the overall market movement.
Energy Costs
Aluminum production is highly energy-intensive. Shifts in electricity and natural gas pricing—especially in smelting regions—often lead to market adjustments.
Transporation & Logistics
Freight costs, availability, port congestion, and regional demand can influence the delivered Midwest premium.
Geopolitical & Policy Factors
Tariffs, trade agreements, sanctions, carbon policies, and environmental regulations can all affect cost structures and supply availability.
