Angola: Aluminium Foil Market 2025

Aluminium Foil Market Size in Angola

The Angolan aluminium foil market dropped to $X in 2022, declining by -4.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, enjoyed strong growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Aluminium Foil Production in Angola

In value terms, aluminium foil production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 129%. Aluminium foil production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Aluminium Foil Exports

Exports from Angola

In 2022, exports of aluminium foil from Angola declined modestly to X tons, approximately equating the year before. Overall, exports saw a sharp slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 98% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, aluminium foil exports expanded modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a sharp decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 69%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) was the main destination for aluminium foil exports from Angola, accounting for a 100% share of total exports. It was followed by South Africa (X kg), with a 0.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Democratic Republic of the Congo stood at -17.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Africa (-68.2% per year) and Portugal (-62.0% per year).

In value terms, Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X) remains the key foreign market for aluminium foil exports from Angola, comprising 100% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Portugal ($X), with a 0.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Democratic Republic of the Congo stood at -13.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Portugal (-58.9% per year) and South Africa (-65.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average aluminium foil export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 2.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted perceptible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 47%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Portugal ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to South Africa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Portugal (+8.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Aluminium Foil Imports

Imports into Angola

In 2022, purchases abroad of aluminium foil increased by 69% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, imports posted a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 150%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, aluminium foil imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed moderate growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 199% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Greece (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main suppliers of aluminium foil imports to Angola, together comprising 69% of total imports. Portugal, Thailand, Saudi Arabia and India lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 28%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Thailand (with a CAGR of +59.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Portugal ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest aluminium foil suppliers to Angola, with a combined 60% share of total imports. Thailand, Greece, Saudi Arabia and India lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 33%.

Thailand, with a CAGR of +55.4%, 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.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average aluminium foil import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 6.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 52%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the price for Greece ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (+2.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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