Africa: Non-Alloy Aluminium Bar Market 2025

Non-Alloy Aluminium Bar Market Size in Africa

The African non-alloy aluminium bar market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, jumping by 102% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Non-Alloy Aluminium Bar Production in Africa

In value terms, non-alloy aluminium bar production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 112% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Non-Alloy Aluminium Bar Exports

Exports in Africa

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of non-alloy aluminium bars, rods and profiles increased by 31% to X tons in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 198%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-alloy aluminium bar exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 159%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Mozambique prevails in exports structure, resulting at X tons, which was near 94% of total exports in 2021. Egypt (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Mozambique was also the fastest-growing in terms of the non-alloy aluminium bars, rods and profiles exports, with a CAGR of -3.6% from 2012 to 2021. Egypt (-8.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Egypt decreased by -1.8 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Mozambique ($X) remains the largest non-alloy aluminium bar supplier in Africa, comprising 90% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Egypt ($X), with a 7.4% share of total exports.

In Mozambique, non-alloy aluminium bar exports shrank by an average annual rate of -16.2% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 15% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 49% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while Mozambique amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+4.7%).

Non-Alloy Aluminium Bar Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2021, the amount of non-alloy aluminium bars, rods and profiles imported in Africa soared to X tons, rising by 20% on the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-alloy aluminium bar imports soared to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Egypt (X tons), distantly followed by Nigeria (X tons), Morocco (X tons), South Africa (X tons), Tunisia (X tons) and Angola (X tons) represented the major importers of non-alloy aluminium bars, rods and profiles, together constituting 74% of total imports. Ethiopia (X tons), Benin (X tons), Libya (X tons), Sudan (X tons), Algeria (X tons) and Djibouti (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Benin (with a CAGR of +65.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported non-alloy aluminium bars, rods and profiles in Africa, comprising 38% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Morocco ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Nigeria, with a 7.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Egypt stood at +27.3%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Morocco (+3.0% per year) and Nigeria (+23.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, surging by 57% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Libya ($X per ton), while Benin ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Libya (+8.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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