Latin America and the Caribbean: Aluminium Tube Market 2025

Aluminium Tube Market Size in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2022, the Latin American aluminium tube market increased by X% to $X, rising for the fifth year in a row after four years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Aluminium Tube Production in Latin America and the Caribbean

In value terms, aluminium tube production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Aluminium Tube Exports

Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2022, overseas shipments of aluminium tubes, pipes and tube or pipe fittings increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Total exports indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, aluminium tube exports surged to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a tangible expansion 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, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Mexico dominates exports structure, resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Brazil (X tons) and Ecuador (X tons), together comprising a X% share of total exports. The Dominican Republic (X tons), Paraguay (X tons) and Colombia (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to aluminium tube exports from Mexico stood at X%. At the same time, Paraguay (X%) and the Dominican Republic (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Paraguay emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Ecuador (X%), Brazil (X%) and Colombia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Mexico, the Dominican Republic and Paraguay increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Mexico ($X) remains the largest aluminium tube supplier in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Brazil ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Ecuador, with a X% share.

In Mexico, aluminium tube exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Brazil (X% per year) and Ecuador (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while Ecuador ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Aluminium Tube Imports

Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2022, supplies from abroad of aluminium tubes, pipes and tube or pipe fittings increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after five years of decline. Total imports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, aluminium tube imports soared to $X in 2022. The total import 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 growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Mexico dominates imports structure, accounting for X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. Brazil (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with an X% share, followed by the Dominican Republic (X%), Colombia (X%) and Argentina (X%). Peru (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to aluminium tube imports into Mexico stood at X%. At the same time, the Dominican Republic (X%) and Peru (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Dominican Republic emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Argentina and Colombia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Brazil (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of the Dominican Republic and Mexico increased by X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Mexico ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported aluminium tubes, pipes and tube or pipe fittings in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Brazil ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Argentina, with a X% share.

In Mexico, aluminium tube imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Brazil (X% per year) and Argentina (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, aluminium tube import price increased by X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Argentina ($X per ton), while Peru ($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 mixed trends in the import price figures.

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