Latin America and the Caribbean: 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 Latin America and the Caribbean

The Latin American market for aluminium plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm shrank to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of aluminium plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a slight shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

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

Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2022, shipments abroad of aluminium plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports, however, recorded a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of aluminium plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Brazil represented the major exporting country with an export of about X tons, which reached X% of total exports. Argentina (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by the Dominican Republic (X%) and Venezuela (X%). The following exporters - Jamaica (X tons) and Mexico (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to aluminium plate, sheet and strip of thickness over X mm exports from Brazil stood at X%. At the same time, the Dominican Republic (X%) and Jamaica (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Dominican Republic emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Argentina (X%), Venezuela (X%) and Mexico (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Brazil (X p.p.), the Dominican Republic (X p.p.) and Jamaica (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Argentina (X p.p.), Venezuela (X p.p.) and Mexico (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Brazil amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Argentina (X% per year) and Jamaica (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per ton), while the Dominican Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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

Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2022, purchases abroad of aluminium plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of aluminium plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm expanded to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Brazil represented the key importer of aluminium plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm in Latin America and the Caribbean, with the volume of imports recording X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. Mexico (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Colombia (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total imports. The following importers - Peru (X tons), Chile (X tons) and Argentina (X tons) - each amounted to a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Peru (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Mexico ($X), Brazil ($X) and Colombia ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for X% of total imports. Chile, Argentina and Peru lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Peru, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X per ton, surging 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%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per ton), while Brazil ($X per ton) was 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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