Africa: Aluminium Powder Market 2020

Aluminium Powder Market Size in Africa

The revenue of the aluminium powder market in Africa amounted to $X in 2017, declining by -X% against the previous year. The aluminium powder consumption continues to indicate a drastic decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014, when market value increased by X% y-o-y. The level of aluminium powder consumption peaked of $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Aluminium Powder Production in Africa

In 2017, approx. X tons of aluminium powders and flakes were produced in Africa; growing by X% against the previous year. The aluminium powder production continues to indicate a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016, when the output figure increased by X% year-to-year. The volume of aluminium powder production peaked of X tons in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Aluminium Powder Exports in Africa

In 2017, exports of aluminium powders and flakes in Africa totaled X tons, picking up by X% against the previous year. The aluminium powder exports continue to indicate a strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010, when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the aluminium powder exports reached its peak figure volume of X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, aluminium powder exports amounted to $X in 2017. The aluminium powder exports continue to indicate a deep descent. The level of exports peaked of $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Aluminium Powder Exports by Country in Africa

The countries with the highest levels of aluminium powder exports in 2017 were Egypt (X tons), together finishing at X% of total export.

Egypt was also the fastest growing in terms of the aluminium powders and flakes exports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007 to 2017. Egypt (-X%) significantly weakened its position in terms of the global exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) also remains the largest aluminium powder supplier in Africa.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Egypt stood at -X%.

Aluminium Powder Export Prices by Country in Africa

The aluminium powder export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2017, declining by -X% against the previous year. The aluminium powder export price continues to indicate a drastic descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014, when the export prices increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export price peaked of $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

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

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by Egypt (-X% per year).

Aluminium Powder Imports in Africa

The imports stood at X tons in 2017, approximately reflecting the previous year. The total imports indicated a modest growth from 2007 to 2017: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the aluminium powder imports decreased by +X% against 2014 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014, when imports increased by X% year-to-year. The volume of imports peaked in 2017, and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

In value terms, aluminium powder imports stood at $X in 2017. The aluminium powder imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. In that year, the aluminium powder imports attained their peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2017, growth of the aluminium powder imports failed to regain its momentum.

Aluminium Powder Imports by Country in Africa

In 2017, South Africa (X tons) was the largest importer for aluminium powders and flakes, mixed up X% of total imports. Nigeria (X tons) occupied the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Morocco (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total imports. The following importers - Algeria (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and Tunisia (X tons) together made up X% of total imports.

Imports into South Africa increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017. At the same time, Egypt (+X%), Algeria (+X%), Nigeria (+X%) and Morocco (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Egypt emerged as the fastest growing importer in Africa, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. By contrast, Tunisia (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2017, the share of Nigeria and South Africa decreased by -X% and -X% percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported aluminium powders and flakes in Africa, making up X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Nigeria ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Egypt, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Nigeria (+X% per year) and Egypt (+X% per year).

Aluminium Powder Import Prices by Country in Africa

In 2017, the aluminium powder import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -X% against the previous year. The aluminium powder import price continues to indicate a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011, when the import prices increased by X% year-to-year. The level of import price peaked of $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Import prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest import price was Egypt ($X per ton), while Tunisia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Egypt (-X% per year), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform