South Africa - Aluminium Alloy Tubes And Pipes - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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View PricingSouth Africa Sees a Modest Rise in Aluminium Alloy Tube Exports, Now Valued at $92M for 2024
South Africa Aluminium Alloy Tube Exports
In 2024, overseas shipments of aluminium alloy tubes and pipes were finally on the rise to reach 21K tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, total exports indicated perceptible growth from 2014 to 2024: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, aluminium alloy tube exports totaled $92M (IndexBox estimates) in 2024. In general, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 19% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $107M in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2024, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
| COUNTRY | Export Value of Aluminium Alloy Tube in South Africa (million USD) | ||||||||||
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
| Czech Republic | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 1.7 | 0.9 | 10.3 | 17.8 | 24.3 | 23.7 | 24.7 | 25.0 |
| United States | 14.7 | 15.0 | 11.3 | 12.3 | 12.9 | 20.2 | 13.5 | 16.6 | 18.4 | 20.9 | 21.1 |
| Netherlands | 25.8 | N/A | 0.7 | 3.4 | 1.4 | 2.9 | 0.5 | N/A | 2.2 | 12.3 | 12.4 |
| Spain | 11.1 | 10.1 | 10.9 | 12.0 | 15.2 | 11.6 | 7.5 | 6.2 | 6.1 | 8.7 | 8.8 |
| Germany | 10.1 | 32.5 | 30.6 | 35.1 | 37.0 | 21.6 | 7.6 | 7.2 | 6.2 | 5.1 | 6.1 |
| Mexico | 4.2 | 5.7 | 7.4 | 8.6 | 13.0 | 2.1 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 5.8 | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Brazil | 4.1 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 1.5 | 3.6 | 4.4 | 2.8 | 4.1 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 4.4 |
| Belgium | 9.5 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 7.5 | 10.4 | 3.9 | 3.5 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 1.9 | 1.9 |
| Others | 11.6 | 9.1 | 11.5 | 14.7 | 12.1 | 11.5 | 7.5 | 8.7 | 7.8 | 4.2 | 7.1 |
| Total | 91.5 | 81.0 | 81.1 | 96.9 | 107 | 88.6 | 60.8 | 68.8 | 75.6 | 87.0 | 92.1 |
Exports by Country
the Czech Republic (6.4K tons), the United States (4.7K tons) and the Netherlands (2.2K tons) were the main destinations of aluminium alloy tube exports from South Africa, with a combined 64% share of total exports.
From 2014 to 2024, the biggest increases were recorded for the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +61.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the Czech Republic ($25M), the United States ($21M) and the Netherlands ($12M) were the largest markets for aluminium alloy tube exported from South Africa worldwide, together accounting for 64% of total exports.
Among the main countries of destination, the Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +52.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Export Prices by Country
In 2024, the aluminium alloy tube price amounted to $4,424 per ton (FOB, South Africa), with a decrease of -39.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2023 an increase of 38% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $7,346 per ton, and then dropped sharply in the following year.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($5,913 per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($3,649 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2014 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (-0.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the aluminium alloy tube market in South Africa. 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 24422650 - Aluminium alloy tubes and pipes (excluding hollow profiles, t ubes or pipe fittings, flexible tubing, tubes and pipes prepared for use in structures, machinery or vehicle parts, or the like)
Country coverage:
- South Africa
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in South Africa
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
- MOST TRADED PRODUCT
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
