GCC: 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 GCC

The GCC market for aluminium plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, faced a deep setback. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

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

In value terms, production of aluminium plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

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

Exports in GCC

In 2022, exports of aluminium plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm in GCC skyrocketed to X tons, picking up by X% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports recorded a moderate expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of aluminium plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports posted a modest increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates represented the major exporting country with an export of about X tons, which accounted for X% of total exports. Saudi Arabia (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Oman (X%).

Exports from the United Arab Emirates increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Saudi Arabia (X%) and Oman (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Saudi Arabia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in GCC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. While the share of the United Arab Emirates (X p.p.) and Saudi Arabia (X p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the largest aluminium plate, sheet and strip of thickness over X mm supplier in GCC, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In the United Arab Emirates, exports of aluminium plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Saudi Arabia (X% per year) and Oman (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in GCC stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while Saudi Arabia ($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 Arab Emirates (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

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

Imports in GCC

In 2022, supplies from abroad of aluminium plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of aluminium plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a drastic downturn. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) represented the key importer of aluminium plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm, achieving X% of total imports. Saudi Arabia (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Qatar (X%). The following importers - Kuwait (X tons), Oman (X tons) and Bahrain (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to aluminium plate, sheet and strip of thickness over X mm imports into the United Arab Emirates stood at X%. At the same time, Qatar (X%) and Kuwait (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Qatar emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in GCC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Oman experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Bahrain (X%) and Saudi Arabia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait and Oman increased by X, X, X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported aluminium plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm in GCC, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Qatar, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the United Arab Emirates stood at X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Saudi Arabia (X% per year) and Qatar (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in GCC amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Bahrain ($X per ton) and Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while Oman ($X per ton) and Qatar ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform