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China Aluminum Import Price in September 2022
In September 2022, the aluminum price amounted to $2,283 per ton (CIF, China), dropping by -2.6% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price showed a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2022 when the average import price increased by 6.8% month-to-month. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $2,842 per ton in April 2022; however, from May 2022 to September 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.
Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In September 2022, the highest price was recorded for prices from the United Arab Emirates ($2,830 per ton) and Australia ($2,682 per ton), while the price for Thailand ($2,073 per ton) and Nigeria ($2,076 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 the United Arab Emirates (+0.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.
China Aluminum Import Prices by Type
Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplied products. In September 2022, the product with the highest price was aluminum (unwrought, not alloyed) ($2,435 per ton), while the price for unwrought aluminium alloys stood at $2,186 per ton.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by unwrought aluminium alloys (-1.8%).
China Aluminum Imports
In September 2022, imports of aluminum into China rose modestly to 165K tons, with an increase of 3.9% on August 2022. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2022 when imports increased by 45% m-o-m. Imports peaked in September 2022.
In value terms, aluminum imports stood at $376M (IndexBox estimates) in September 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a slight reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in March 2022 with an increase of 55% against the previous month. As a result, imports attained the peak of $446M. From April 2022 to September 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.
China Aluminum Imports by Type
Unwrought aluminium alloys (100K tons) and aluminum (unwrought, not alloyed) (65K tons) were the main products of aluminum imports to China.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the biggest increases were in aluminium (with a CAGR of +6.6%).
In value terms, unwrought aluminium alloys ($219M) and aluminum (unwrought, not alloyed) ($157M) constituted the most imported types of aluminum in China.
China Aluminum Imports by Country
Russia (50K tons), Malaysia (37K tons) and Thailand (10K tons) were the main suppliers of aluminum imports to China, with a combined 59% share of total imports. These countries were followed by South Korea, Vietnam, India, Iran, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Nigeria and Australia, which together accounted for a further 28%.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Iran (with a CAGR of +24.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, Russia ($118M), Malaysia ($82M) and Thailand ($21M) appeared to be the largest aluminum suppliers to China, together accounting for 59% of total imports. South Korea, the United Arab Emirates, Vietnam, India, Iran, Indonesia, Australia and Nigeria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 29%.
Iran, with a CAGR of +20.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the aluminum market in China. 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)
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Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in China
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
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1. INTRODUCTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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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
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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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
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9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
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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
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