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World - Aluminum - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Jul 26, 2018

Which Country Imports the Most Aluminum Plates, Sheets and Strip in the World?

In 2016, approx. X tons of aluminum plates, sheets and strip were imported worldwide; leveling off at the previous year figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2016; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010, when import increased by X% year-to-year. Global aluminum plates, sheets and strip import peaked of X tons in 2015, leveling off in the following year.

In value terms, aluminum plates, sheets and strip imports totaled $X in 2016. In general, aluminum plates, sheets and strip imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. In that year, global aluminum plates, sheets and strip imports reached its maximum level of $X. From 2012 to 2016, growth of global aluminum plates, sheets and strip imports failed to regain its strength.

Top Aluminum Plates, Sheets And Strip Importing Countries in the World

X. Germany (X billion USD)

X. USA (X billion USD)

X. United Kingdom (X billion USD)

X. Canada (X billion USD)

X. Mexico (X billion USD)

X. France (X billion USD)

X. China (X billion USD)

X. South Korea (X billion USD)

X. Italy (X billion USD)

X. Belgium (X billion USD)

X. Switzerland (X billion USD)

X. Japan (X billion USD)

Aluminum Plates, Sheets And Strip Imports By Country

China (X tons), the U.S. (X tons), and Germany (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports of aluminum plates, sheets and strip in 2016. It was distantly followed by the UK (X tons), constituting X% share of total aluminum plates, sheets and strip imports. The following importers - France (X tons), Canada (X tons), South Korea (X tons), Mexico (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Switzerland (X tons), Italy (X tons), and Japan (X tons) together made up X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2016, the most notable growth rate of aluminum plates, sheets and strip imports, among the main importing countries, was attained by China (+X% per year), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the U.S. ($X) and the UK ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2016, with a combined X% share of global imports. These countries were followed by Canada, Mexico, France, China, South Korea, Italy, Belgium, Switzerland and Japan, which together accounted for a further X%.

South Korea (+X% per year) experienced the highest growth rate of aluminum plates, sheets and strip imports, among the main importing countries, over the last X years, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Aluminum Plates, Sheets And Strip Import Prices By Country

In 2016, the average import price for aluminum plates, sheets and strip amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -X% against the previous year. In general, aluminum plates, sheets and strip import price continues to indicate a deep decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011, when it surged by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, average aluminum plates, sheets and strip import price reached its maximum level of $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2016, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Import prices varied noticeably by country of destination. the country with the highest import prices was Mexico ($X per ton), while China ($X per ton) was among the lowest.

From 2007 to 2016, the most notable growth rate of aluminum plates, sheets and strip import prices was attained by South Korea (+X% per year), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Do you want to know more about global aluminum plates, sheets and strip market? Get the latest trends and insight from our report. It includes a wide range of statistics on

  • aluminum plates, sheets and strip market share
  • aluminum plates, sheets and strip prices
  • aluminum plates, sheets and strip industry
  • aluminum plates, sheets and strip sales
  • aluminum plates, sheets and strip import
  • aluminum plates, sheets and strip export
  • aluminum plates, sheets and strip market forecast
  • aluminum plates, sheets and strip price forecast
  • key aluminum plates, sheets and strip producers

This article was written on the product's HS-code: X.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global aluminum market. 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:

Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

+ the largest producing countries

Data coverage:

  • Global market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Global production, split by region and country
  • Global trade (exports and imports)
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Company coverage:

Aluminium Corporation of China, Hongqiao Group, Rusal, Xinfa, EGA, SPIC, Alcoa, East Hope, Norsk Hydro, Rio Tinto, Saudi Arabian Mining Company, Vedanta, Hindalco Industries, South32, SHANDONG NANSHAN ALUMINIUM CO., Brazilian Aluminium Company, VSMPO-AVISMA CORPORATION, YUNNAN ALUMINIUM, Showa Denko, Alumina Ltd., QATAR ALUMINIUM MANUFACTURING COMPANY

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This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  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. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    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. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY

  8. 8. GLOBAL IMPORTS

    The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. GLOBAL EXPORTS

    The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    • United States
    • China
    • Japan
    • Germany
    • United Kingdom
    • France
    • Brazil
    • Italy
    • Russian Federation
    • India
    • Canada
    • Australia
    • Republic of Korea
    • Spain
    • Mexico
    • Indonesia
    • Netherlands
    • Turkey
    • Saudi Arabia
    • Switzerland
    • Sweden
    • Nigeria
    • Poland
    • Belgium
    • Argentina
    • Norway
    • Austria
    • Thailand
    • United Arab Emirates
    • Colombia
    • Denmark
    • South Africa
    • Malaysia
    • Israel
    • Singapore
    • Egypt
    • Philippines
    • Finland
    • Chile
    • Ireland
    • Pakistan
    • Greece
    • Portugal
    • Kazakhstan
    • Algeria
    • Czech Republic
    • Qatar
    • Peru
    • Romania
    • Vietnam

  12. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    3. Market Value, 2012–2024
    4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2024
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024

  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    2. Market Value, 2012–2024
    3. Consumption, By Country, 2024
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    10. Production Volume And Growth
    11. Exports And Growth
    12. Export Prices And Growth
    13. Market Size And Growth
    14. Per Capita Consumption
    15. Imports And Growth
    16. Import Prices
    17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    19. Production, By Country, 2024
    20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    32. Export Prices, 2012–2024

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