U.S. - Aluminum - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Nov 14, 2022

U.S. Aluminum Price Bottoms at $3.1K per Ton

U.S. Aluminum Import Price per Ton in September 2022

In September 2022, the aluminum price per ton stood at $3.1K (CIF, US), approximately reflecting the previous month. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in April 2022 when the average import price increased by 6% m-o-m. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $3.9K per ton in May 2022; however, from June 2022 to September 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In September 2022, the countries with the highest prices were Russia ($3.6K per ton) and Qatar ($3.4K per ton), while the price for South Africa ($2.6K per ton) and Bahrain ($3.0K per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+2.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

U.S. Aluminum Import Prices by Type

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplied products. In September 2022, the product with the highest price was unwrought aluminium alloys ($3.3K per ton), while the price for aluminum (unwrought, not alloyed) stood at $3.0K per ton.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by unwrought aluminium alloys (-0.6%).

U.S. Aluminum Imports

In September 2022, purchases abroad of aluminum decreased by -11.2% to 333K tons, falling for the third consecutive month after two months of growth. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2022 when imports increased by 40% m-o-m.

In value terms, aluminum imports reduced to $1B (IndexBox estimates) in September 2022. Overall, imports showed a slight downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in March 2022 with an increase of 45% against the previous month.

U.S. Aluminum Imports by Type

Unwrought aluminium alloys (185K tons) and aluminum (unwrought, not alloyed) (149K tons) were the main products of aluminum imports to the United States.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the major product types, was attained by unwrought aluminium alloys (with a CAGR of +1.4%).

In value terms, unwrought aluminium alloys ($607M) and aluminum (unwrought, not alloyed) ($439M) appeared to be the most imported types of aluminum in the United States.

U.S. Aluminum Imports by Country

In September 2022, Canada (201K tons) constituted the largest supplier of aluminum to the United States, with a 60% share of total imports. Moreover, aluminum imports from Canada exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates (60K tons), threefold. Bahrain (22K tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 6.5% share.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly growth rate of volume from Canada was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+8.9% per month) and Bahrain (-8.5% per month).

In value terms, Canada ($629M) constituted the largest supplier of aluminum to the United States, comprising 60% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($189M), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Bahrain, with a 6.2% share.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value from Canada was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+7.9% per month) and Bahrain (-9.7% per month).

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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

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    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
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    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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