Dominican Republic: Aluminium Alloy Tube Market 2025

Aluminium Alloy Tube Market Size in the Dominican Republic

In 2022, after four years of decline, there was significant growth in the Dominican aluminium alloy tube market, when its value increased by 88% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, saw a slight descent. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Aluminium Alloy Tube Production in the Dominican Republic

In value terms, aluminium alloy tube production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 19% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Aluminium Alloy Tube Exports

Exports from the Dominican Republic

In 2022, approx. X tons of aluminium alloy tubes and pipes were exported from the Dominican Republic; which is down by -49.6% on the previous year. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 1,356,198% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, aluminium alloy tube exports dropped dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 1,276,641% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for aluminium alloy tube exports from the Dominican Republic, with a 98% share of total exports. It was followed by Colombia (X tons), with a 1.6% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States totaled +170.2%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for aluminium alloy tubes and pipes exports from the Dominican Republic, comprising 97% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Colombia ($X), with a 1.6% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States totaled +153.6%.

Export Prices by Country

The average aluminium alloy tube export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 17% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by 46% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Colombia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (-6.1%).

Aluminium Alloy Tube Imports

Imports into the Dominican Republic

For the seventh consecutive year, the Dominican Republic recorded growth in supplies from abroad of aluminium alloy tubes and pipes, which increased by 75% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 121%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, aluminium alloy tube imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports posted strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 87%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) was the main supplier of aluminium alloy tube to the Dominican Republic, accounting for a 91% share of total imports. Moreover, aluminium alloy tube imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), more than tenfold. Spain (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 0.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to +58.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+11.6% per year) and Spain (-15.7% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of aluminium alloy tubes and pipes to the Dominican Republic, comprising 70% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 9.9% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 3.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at +47.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+16.5% per year) and the Netherlands (-3.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average aluminium alloy tube import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -16.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a perceptible descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by 16% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for China ($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 Netherlands (+18.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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