The Aluminium Federation (ALFED) is calling on its members to take part in the UK Metals Council’s State of the UK Metals Industry Survey 2026/27, a critical initiative designed to capture the latest insights, challenges, and opportunities across the sector.
ALFED strongly encourages all members to complete the survey here:
👉 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZTBQDVK
Strengthening the Industry’s Voice
The UK metals sector continues to operate in a dynamic and evolving landscape, influenced by energy costs, sustainability targets, global trade pressures, and supply chain transformation. The annual State of the Industry Survey plays a vital role in ensuring that these realities are accurately represented to policymakers, stakeholders, and industry leaders.
By contributing, ALFED members will help:
- Influence government policy and regulatory discussions
- Highlight key operational challenges and growth barriers
- Support evidence-based advocacy for the metals sector
- Shape future industry strategies and investment priorities
Why Participation Matters
Robust, high-quality data is essential to ensure that the metals industry’s needs are fully understood at national level. The UK Metals Council relies on industry input to build a comprehensive picture of sector performance, trends, and outlook.
Every response strengthens the collective voice of the aluminium and wider metals community. Participation ensures that:
- The aluminium sector is accurately represented within broader industry analysis
- Sector-specific challenges are clearly communicated to decision-makers
- Future initiatives are built on real-world operational insights
Quick, Confidential and Impactful
The survey is designed to be concise and straightforward, while delivering maximum impact. All responses are treated in strict confidence and reported only in aggregated form.
ALFED encourages members to take a few minutes to contribute their insights and help ensure that the aluminium sector remains at the forefront of industry conversations.
A Collective Responsibility
ALFED CEO Nadine Bloxsome commented: “As we continue to build the case for the UK aluminium industry, high-quality industry data has never been more important. This survey provides a valuable opportunity for members to ensure their challenges, priorities and opportunities are reflected in the evidence used to inform policy and investment decisions. The stronger the industry response, the stronger our collective voice becomes.”
Take Part Today
ALFED urges all members to complete the survey as soon as possible. The completion deadline is Saturday 5th September 2026: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZTBQDVK
