FRED Global price of Aluminum (IMF series PALUMUSDM) · as of May 2026. Free to view, no login.
What to expect next
Aluminum moved moderately higher last month (+1.7% month over month). Vendor quotes typically lag the benchmark by 4 to 8 weeks, so expect upward pressure on new aluminum quotes over the next month or two. If you have volume to lock, the earlier half of that window is usually the better entry. This is a lag heuristic, not a guarantee.
The headline figure is the most recent aluminum benchmark from the FRED Global price of Aluminum series (IMF, series PALUMUSDM), converted to dollars per pound, with the month-over-month and year-over-year change beside it. It refreshes monthly.
No. This benchmark tracks the underlying spot metal. Delivered aluminum in North America also carries a regional premium and conversion cost that a vendor quote rolls in. Use the spot trend to read direction; use the network average to see what shops actually paid all-in.
Compare it against the current spot benchmark here, the anonymized network average for that category (subscription), and the typical 4 to 8 week lag between spot moves and quote shifts. A quote that has not moved while spot fell materially is worth a second conversation.
Monthly, from FRED (the IMF global price series). A daily intraday feed ships with the Intelligence tier in Q3 2026.
Yes. The benchmark and trend are free to view with no login. Anonymized network market averages require a BlastRFQ buyer subscription. Founding pilot members get 6 months free through August 31, 2026.