Africa: Unwrought Non-Alloy Aluminium Market 2020

Unwrought Non-Alloy Aluminium Market Size in Africa

The revenue of the unwrought non-alloy aluminium market in Africa amounted to $X in 2017, growing by X% against the previous year. The unwrought non-alloy aluminium consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017, when it surged by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the unwrought non-alloy aluminium market reached its peak figure level of $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Unwrought Non-Alloy Aluminium Production in Africa

In 2017, unwrought non-alloy aluminium production in Africa stood at X tons, coming up by X% against the previous year. The unwrought non-alloy aluminium production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013, when the output figure increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, the unwrought non-alloy aluminium production attained their peak volume of X tons. From 2014 to 2017, growth of the unwrought non-alloy aluminium production failed to regain its momentum.

Unwrought Non-Alloy Aluminium Exports in Africa

In 2017, the amount of unwrought non-alloy aluminium exported in Africa totaled X tons, surging by X% against the previous year. The unwrought non-alloy aluminium exports continue to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010, when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the unwrought non-alloy aluminium exports reached its peak figure volume of X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, unwrought non-alloy aluminium exports stood at $X in 2017. The unwrought non-alloy aluminium exports continue to indicate an abrupt contraction. The level of exports peaked of $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Unwrought Non-Alloy Aluminium Exports by Country in Africa

South Africa was the major exporting country with an export of around X tons, which finished at X% of total exports. Mozambique (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Egypt (X tons) and Cameroon (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total exports. Ghana (X tons) took the minor share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Ghana (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X), Mozambique ($X) and Egypt ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2017, together comprising X% of total exports. Cameroon and Ghana lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main exporting countries , Ghana (+X% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Unwrought Non-Alloy Aluminium Export Prices by Country in Africa

The unwrought non-alloy aluminium export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2017, jumping by X% against the previous year. The unwrought non-alloy aluminium export price continues to indicate a temperate setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017, when the export prices increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the export prices for unwrought non-alloy aluminium attained its peak figure level of $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Export prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest export price was Mozambique ($X per ton), while Cameroon ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Unwrought Non-Alloy Aluminium Imports in Africa

The imports totaled X tons in 2017, growing by X% against the previous year. The unwrought non-alloy aluminium imports continue to indicate a slight decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the unwrought non-alloy aluminium imports attained its peak figure volume of X tons in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, unwrought non-alloy aluminium imports stood at $X in 2017. The unwrought non-alloy aluminium imports continue to indicate a pronounced downturn. The level of imports peaked of $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Unwrought Non-Alloy Aluminium Imports by Country in Africa

Mozambique prevails in unwrought non-alloy aluminium imports structure, finishing at X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2017. The following importers - Nigeria (X tons), Egypt (X tons), Morocco (X tons), Kenya (X tons), Tunisia (X tons) and Algeria (X tons) together made up X% of total imports.

Imports into Mozambique decreased at an average annual rate of -X% from 2007 to 2017. At the same time, Morocco (+X%), Algeria (+X%) and Egypt (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Morocco emerged as the fastest growing importer in Africa, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. By contrast, Kenya (-X%), Nigeria (-X%) and Tunisia (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Mozambique (X%), Nigeria (X%), Tunisia (X%) and Kenya (X%) increased significantly in terms of the global imports from 2007-2017, the share of Egypt (-X%) and Morocco (-X%) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

In Mozambique, unwrought non-alloy aluminium imports shrank by an average annual rate of -X% over the period from 2007-2017. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Egypt (+X% per year) and Nigeria (-X% per year).

Unwrought Non-Alloy Aluminium Import Prices by Country in Africa

In 2017, the unwrought non-alloy aluminium import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. The unwrought non-alloy aluminium import price continues to indicate a moderate shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016, an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import prices for unwrought non-alloy aluminium reached its peak figure level of $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2017, the country with the highest import price was Egypt ($X per ton), while Morocco ($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 Morocco (X% per year), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform