Bolivia: 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 Bolivia

The Bolivian market for aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm fell rapidly to $X in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a buoyant increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports from Bolivia

In 2018, shipments abroad of aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm decreased by X% to X kg for the first time since 2015, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The smallest decline of X% was in 2016. The exports peaked in 2018 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm amounted to $X in 2018. In general, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The smallest decline of X% was in 2016. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum in 2018 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The United States (X kg) was the main destination for exports of aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm from Bolivia, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Dominican Republic (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2015 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States was relatively modest.

From 2015 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the average export price for aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. In general, the export price showed prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2018 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Dominican Republic amounted to $X per ton.

From 2015 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports into Bolivia

In 2022, the amount of aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm imported into Bolivia shrank dramatically to X tons, with a decrease of X% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports, however, saw a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports 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 dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of aluminium alloy plate, sheet and strip of thickness over X mm to Bolivia, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United States (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Brazil totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm to Bolivia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Brazil stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform