Cameroon: Market for Aluminium Plates, Sheets and Strip of Thickness over 0.2 mm 2025

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

The Cameroonian market for aluminium plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm reduced to $X in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a pronounced slump. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of aluminium plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of reached the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports from Cameroon

Exports of aluminium plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm from Cameroon reached X tons in 2022, surging by X% on 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of aluminium plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm declined to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Gabon (X tons) was the main destination for exports of aluminium plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm from Cameroon, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of aluminium plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm to Gabon exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Central African Republic (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Gabon amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Central African Republic (X% per year) and Congo (X% per year).

In value terms, Gabon ($X) remains the key foreign market for aluminium plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm exports from Cameroon, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Central African Republic ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Gabon stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Central African Republic (X% per year) and Congo (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for aluminium plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a mild setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Central African Republic ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Congo ($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 Central African Republic (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

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

Imports into Cameroon

After two years of growth, purchases abroad of aluminium plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of aluminium plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm reduced notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) was the main supplier of aluminium plate, sheet and strip of thickness over X mm to Cameroon, with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), with a X% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of aluminium plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm to Cameroon, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for aluminium plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the price for China amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform