Latin America and the Caribbean: Market for Aluminium Alloy Plates, Sheets and Strip of Thickness over 0.2 mm 2025

Market Size for Aluminium Alloy Plates, Sheets and Strip of Thickness over 0.2 mm in Latin America and the Caribbean

The Latin American market for aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm rose significantly to $X in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a buoyant increase 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 increased by X% against 2019 indices. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Production of Aluminium Alloy Plates, Sheets and Strip of Thickness over X mm in Latin America and the Caribbean

In value terms, production of aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production of reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2022, the amount of aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm exported in Latin America and the Caribbean skyrocketed to X tons, picking up by X% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed a prominent expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) represented the main exporter of aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm, comprising X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Mexico (X tons), committing a X% share of total exports.

Exports from Brazil increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Mexico (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mexico emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. While the share of Mexico (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Brazil (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the largest aluminium alloy plate, sheet and strip of thickness over X mm supplier in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mexico ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

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

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per ton), while Brazil amounted to $X per ton.

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

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

Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2022, approx. X tons of aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm were imported in Latin America and the Caribbean; growing by X% on the year before. Overall, imports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a remarkable increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Mexico prevails in mm structure, amounting to X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Brazil (X tons), achieving an X% share of total imports. Guatemala (X tons), Colombia (X tons), Argentina (X tons), Chile (X tons) and Paraguay (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Mexico increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Paraguay (X%), Argentina (X%), Colombia (X%), Guatemala (X%), Chile (X%) and Brazil (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Paraguay emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Paraguay (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Brazil saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Mexico ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Brazil ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Guatemala, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Mexico stood at X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brazil (X% per year) and Guatemala (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a moderate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Paraguay ($X per ton) and Mexico ($X per ton), while Brazil ($X per ton) and Argentina ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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