China: Aluminium Alloy Tube Market 2025

Aluminium Alloy Tube Market Size in China

The Chinese aluminium alloy tube market rose rapidly to $X in 2022, picking up by 7.4% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Aluminium Alloy Tube Production in China

In value terms, aluminium alloy tube production reduced slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 14%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Aluminium Alloy Tube Exports

Exports from China

Aluminium alloy tube exports from China shrank to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of -11.8% against the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 41%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, aluminium alloy tube exports expanded slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +51.3% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 48%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Mexico (X tons) was the main destination for aluminium alloy tube exports from China, with a 14% share of total exports. Moreover, aluminium alloy tube exports to Mexico exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Australia (X tons), twofold. India (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Mexico stood at +27.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Australia (+2.6% per year) and India (+11.1% per year).

In value terms, Mexico ($X) remains the key foreign market for aluminium alloy tubes and pipes exports from China, comprising 17% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with a 7.2% share of total exports. It was followed by Vietnam, with a 5.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Mexico totaled +28.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: India (+12.5% per year) and Vietnam (+12.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average aluminium alloy tube export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 16% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Philippines ($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 Malaysia (+3.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Aluminium Alloy Tube Imports

Imports into China

In 2022, the amount of aluminium alloy tubes and pipes imported into China totaled X tons, surging by 14% compared with 2021. In general, imports, however, saw a perceptible downturn. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, aluminium alloy tube imports shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Japan (X tons) were the main suppliers of aluminium alloy tube imports to China, with a combined 52% share of total imports. Belgium, South Korea, Denmark, Vietnam and South Africa lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 22%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Vietnam (with a CAGR of +35.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest aluminium alloy tube suppliers to China were the United States ($X), Japan ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 64% share of total imports. South Korea, Belgium, Denmark, Vietnam and South Africa lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 18%.

Vietnam, with a CAGR of +24.4%, saw 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

The average aluminium alloy tube import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -16.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 13%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (+7.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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