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ABOUT THE REVIEW

The Aluminum Association's Statistical Review for 1989 assembles in one place the most important statistical data available on the aluminum industry. It includes information on every cycle of the aluminum production process from primary aluminum to markets for finished goods.

The Aluminum Association, Inc., representing the United States aluminum industry, is the primary source for statistics, standards and other information on aluminum and the industry.

The Review is divided into five major sections: Shipments, markets, supply, U.S. foreign trade, and world statistics. Each section is preceded by an introduction and description summary of the tables that follow. In addition each graph or table has a description and highlights. The Review shows detailed shipment figures for 23 separate product categories. A glossary of industry terms and appended as well.