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Transportation
22.7% $5.2 billion
Alcoa segments that sell products to this market: Flat-Rolled Products, Engineered Products, Other
 Alcoa revenues in this market come from sales to automotive, aerospace and commercial transportation industries.
The use of aluminum per vehicle in Europe is expected to grow from 198.4 lbs (90 kg) in 2001 to 286.6 lbs (130 kg) in 2005. European Aluminium Association
In the U.S., light trucks, sport-utility vehicles, and vans outsold passenger cars for the first time in 2001. These use more aluminum per vehicle than cars, especially in cast and forged products, which Alcoa supplies for suspension system components such as steering knuckles and control arms.
China is predicted to be the largest commercial aviation market outside the U.S. by 2020, requiring 1,764 jets worth $144 billion, 78% of which will be regional and single-aisle aircraft. Boeing Market Outlook
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