Middle East: 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 the Middle East

The Middle Eastern market for aluminium plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm dropped to $X in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a modest expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Aluminium Plates, Sheets and Strip of Thickness over X mm in the Middle East

In value terms, production of aluminium plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm declined sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

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

Exports in the Middle East

In 2022, approx. X tons of aluminium plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm were exported in the Middle East; growing by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Total exports indicated a tangible 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, exports increased by X% against 2014 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of aluminium plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Turkey represented the largest exporter of aluminium plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm in the Middle East, with the volume of exports reaching X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Saudi Arabia (X%). Oman (X tons) held a minor share 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 Turkey stood at X%. At the same time, Saudi Arabia (X%), the United Arab Emirates (X%) and Oman (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Saudi Arabia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of the United Arab Emirates, Turkey and Saudi Arabia increased by X, X and X percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest aluminium plate, sheet and strip of thickness over X mm supplier in the Middle East, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Saudi Arabia, with a X% share.

In Turkey, exports of aluminium plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Saudi Arabia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

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 Turkey ($X per ton), while Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

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

Imports in the Middle East

In 2022, supplies from abroad of aluminium plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2015, thus ending a six-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, saw a pronounced curtailment. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of aluminium plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a deep slump. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates represented the largest importer of aluminium plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm in the Middle East, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Turkey (X tons), Iraq (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Qatar (X tons), together making up a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Kuwait (X tons) and Oman (X tons) - each recorded a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to aluminium plate, sheet and strip of thickness over X mm imports into the United Arab Emirates stood at X%. At the same time, Qatar (X%), Turkey (X%), Iraq (X%) and Kuwait (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Qatar emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Oman experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Saudi Arabia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the United Arab Emirates (X p.p.), Turkey (X p.p.), Iraq (X p.p.) and Qatar (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Saudi Arabia (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported aluminium plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm in the Middle East, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Saudi Arabia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the United Arab Emirates totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Turkey (X% per year) and Saudi Arabia (X% 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. Overall, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 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 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 (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

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