Africa: Market for Aluminium Alloy Plates, Sheets and Strip of Thickness over 0.2 mm 2025

Market Size for Aluminium Alloy Plates, Sheets and Strip of Thickness over 0.2 mm in Africa

The African market for aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm declined slightly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Aluminium Alloy Plates, Sheets and Strip of Thickness over X mm in Africa

In value terms, production of aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Aluminium Alloy Plates, Sheets and Strip of Thickness over 0.2 mm

Exports in Africa

Exports of aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm fell to X tons in 2022, which is down by X% on 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm amounted to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a slight contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2022.

South Africa was also the fastest-growing in terms of the aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) also remains the largest aluminium alloy plate, sheet and strip of thickness over X mm supplier in Africa.

In South Africa, exports of aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm declined by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for South Africa.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for South Africa amounted to X% per year.

Imports of Aluminium Alloy Plates, Sheets and Strip of Thickness over 0.2 mm

Imports in Africa

In 2022, overseas purchases of aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm skyrocketed to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) and Nigeria (X tons) were the largest importers of aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm in Africa, together accounting for near X% of total imports. Egypt (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Morocco (X%). The following importers - Algeria (X tons), Tunisia (X tons), Ghana (X tons), Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) and Angola (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for South Africa (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X), Nigeria ($X) and Egypt ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports.

South Africa, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Tunisia ($X per ton), while Cote d'Ivoire ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Algeria (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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