MERCOSUR: Non-Alloy Aluminium Bar Market 2025

Non-Alloy Aluminium Bar Market Size in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR non-alloy aluminium bar market expanded notably to $X in 2021, rising by 7.1% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a pronounced descent. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Non-Alloy Aluminium Bar Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, non-alloy aluminium bar production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 19%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Non-Alloy Aluminium Bar Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2021, shipments abroad of non-alloy aluminium bars, rods and profiles increased by 8.2% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, recorded a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 484% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-alloy aluminium bar exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 358% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Brazil (X tons), Ecuador (X tons) and Colombia (X tons) represented the main exporter of non-alloy aluminium bars, rods and profiles in MERCOSUR, achieving 87% of total export. It was distantly followed by Chile (X tons), generating a 5.7% share of total exports. Venezuela (X tons) and Argentina (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Ecuador (with a CAGR of +64.4%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the largest non-alloy aluminium bar supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising 49% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Colombia ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by Ecuador, with a 17% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Brazil stood at -12.5%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Colombia (+24.9% per year) and Ecuador (+51.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, rising by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a moderate increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 55% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

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 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Venezuela (+14.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Alloy Aluminium Bar Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

After three years of decline, overseas purchases of non-alloy aluminium bars, rods and profiles increased by 49% to X tons in 2021. In general, imports, however, faced a abrupt contraction. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-alloy aluminium bar imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a abrupt slump. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Peru (X tons) and Brazil (X tons) represented the key importers of non-alloy aluminium bars, rods and profiles in MERCOSUR, together finishing at near 52% of total imports. Chile (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Colombia (X tons), Argentina (X tons), Suriname (X tons), Ecuador (X tons) and Uruguay (X tons). All these countries together took near 43% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Brazil (with a CAGR of +3.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

In value terms, Peru ($X), Brazil ($X) and Colombia ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together comprising 57% of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Brazil, with a CAGR of +0.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 13% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.3%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 20% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ecuador (+8.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform