Middle East: Aluminium Alloy Tube Market 2025

Aluminium Alloy Tube Market Size in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern aluminium alloy tube market soared to $X in 2022, with an increase of 19% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Aluminium Alloy Tube Production in the Middle East

In value terms, aluminium alloy tube production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -0.6% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 16% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Aluminium Alloy Tube Exports

Exports in the Middle East

Aluminium alloy tube exports dropped remarkably to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of -54.5% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 187% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, aluminium alloy tube exports fell remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, posted noticeable growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 261%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then declined sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) was the largest exporter of aluminium alloy tubes and pipes, creating 75% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Israel (X tons), together creating a 17% share of total exports. Bahrain (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Iran (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to aluminium alloy tube exports from Turkey stood at +3.9%. At the same time, Iran (+20.2%), Bahrain (+8.0%), the United Arab Emirates (+1.6%) and Saudi Arabia (+1.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Iran emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of +20.2% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Israel (-17.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Turkey (+22 p.p.) and Bahrain (+2.1 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Israel (-26.6 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) emerged as the largest aluminium alloy tube supplier in the Middle East, comprising 83% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with an 8.3% share of total exports. It was followed by Israel, with a 6% share.

In Turkey, aluminium alloy tube exports expanded at an average annual rate of +6.7% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-2.4% per year) and Israel (-10.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -15.9% against the previous year. Export price indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, aluminium alloy tube export price increased by +6.0% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the export price increased by 26% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then dropped notably in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Israel (+8.1%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Aluminium Alloy Tube Imports

Imports in the Middle East

In 2022, the amount of aluminium alloy tubes and pipes imported in the Middle East totaled X tons, increasing by 13% on the previous year. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 40%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, aluminium alloy tube imports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 32%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X tons) and Iraq (X tons) represented roughly 61% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Israel (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons), together making up a 26% share of total imports. Kuwait (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Iran (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Iraq (with a CAGR of +11.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported aluminium alloy tubes and pipes in the Middle East, comprising 57% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Israel ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Iraq, with an 11% share.

In Turkey, aluminium alloy tube imports increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Israel (+0.1% per year) and Iraq (+6.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the import price increased by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while Iraq ($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 (+0.7%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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