Cameroon: Market for Aluminium Alloy Plates, Sheets and Strip of Thickness over 0.2 mm 2024

Market Size for Aluminium Alloy Plates, Sheets and Strip of Thickness over 0.2 mm in Cameroon

The Cameroonian market for aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm stood at $X in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, consumption decreased by X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Aluminium Alloy Plates, Sheets and Strip of Thickness over X mm in Cameroon

In value terms, production of aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm contracted modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, production decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production of attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports from Cameroon

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Overall, exports recorded a perceptible contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm declined rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Central African Republic (X tons) was the main destination for exports of aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm from Cameroon, accounting for a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Central African Republic amounted to X%.

In value terms, Central African Republic ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm exports from Cameroon.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Central African Republic totaled X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Central African Republic amounted to X% per year.

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

Imports into Cameroon

Imports of aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm into Cameroon fell sharply to X tons in 2022, which is down by X% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports showed a sharp decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm reduced dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a dramatic descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main supplier of aluminium alloy plate, sheet and strip of thickness over X mm to Cameroon, accounting for a approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United Arab Emirates amounted to X%.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm to Cameroon.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United Arab Emirates stood at X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for the United Arab Emirates.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for China amounted to X% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform