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Canada - Aluminum - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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May 6, 2023

Canada's Aluminum Price Drops Dramatically to $3,111 per Ton

Canada Aluminum Export Price in February 2023

In February 2023, the aluminum price amounted to $3,111 per ton (FOB, Canada), reducing by -31.6% against the previous month. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in January 2023 when the average export price increased by 64% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $6,626 per ton in May 2022; however, from June 2022 to February 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Mexico ($3,273 per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($2,001 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From February 2022 to February 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Mexico (-0.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

COUNTRYExport Price of Aluminum in Canada (USD per ton)
Feb 2022Mar 2022Apr 2022May 2022Jun 2022Jul 2022Aug 2022Sep 2022Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023
Mexico3,4874,1762,9223,2663,4161,7772,2743,4363,1663,0922,9863,1263,273
United States3,6814,0104,1366,8553,7923,4793,1923,1372,9802,7962,8074,6943,155
NetherlandsN/A2,1642,0592,160N/AN/AN/AN/A2,1812,6302,3302,1002,001
Average3,6554,0094,0496,6263,7793,3883,1613,1512,9482,8072,7754,5483,111

Canada Aluminum Export Prices by Type

Average prices varied noticeably for the major types of exported product. In February 2023, the product with the highest price was unwrought aluminium alloys ($3,298 per ton), while the average price for exports of aluminum (unwrought, not alloyed) stood at $2,958 per ton.

From February 2022 to February 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for the following types: unwrought aluminium alloys (-1.1%).

Canada Aluminum Exports

In February 2023, approximately 174K tons of aluminum were exported from Canada; with an increase of 13% compared with January 2023 figures. Overall, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in June 2022 when exports increased by 72% against the previous month. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 285K tons. From July 2022 to February 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, aluminum exports dropped markedly to $542M (IndexBox estimates) in February 2023. In general, exports, however, showed a slight decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in December 2022 with an increase of 48% against the previous month.

Canada Aluminum Exports by Type

Aluminum (unwrought, not alloyed) (96K tons) and unwrought aluminium alloys (78K tons) were the main products of aluminum exports from Canada.

From February 2022 to February 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the major product types, was attained by aluminium (with a CAGR of +0.8%).

In value terms, aluminum (unwrought, not alloyed) ($284M) and unwrought aluminium alloys ($259M) were the most exported types of aluminum from Canada worldwide.

Aluminium, with a CAGR of -0.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main product categories over the period under review.

Canada Aluminum Exports by Country

The United States (161K tons) was the main destination for aluminum exports from Canada, with a 93% share of total exports. Moreover, aluminum exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (7K tons), more than tenfold.

From February 2022 to February 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+58.5% per month) and Mexico (-4.0% per month).

In value terms, the United States ($509M) remains the key foreign market for aluminum exports from Canada, comprising 94% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mexico ($17M), with a 3% share of total exports.

From February 2022 to February 2023, the average monthly growth rate of value to the United States amounted to -1.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: Mexico (-4.5% per month) and the Netherlands (+57.4% per month).

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the aluminum market in Canada. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 24421130 - Unwrought non-alloy aluminium (excluding powders and flakes)
  • Prodcom 24421154 - Unwrought aluminium alloys (excluding aluminium powders and flakes)

Country coverage:

  • Canada

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Canada
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
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  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
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    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

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    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

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    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
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  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023

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