SADC: Market for Aluminium Alloy Plates, Sheets and Strip of Thickness over 0.2 mm 2025

Market Size for Aluminium Alloy Plates, Sheets and Strip of Thickness over 0.2 mm in SADC

The SADC market for aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm dropped slightly to $X in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Aluminium Alloy Plates, Sheets and Strip of Thickness over X mm in SADC

In value terms, production of aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm declined modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production of growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports in SADC

In 2022, the amount of aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm exported in SADC dropped to X tons, which is down by X% compared with 2021. In general, exports saw a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm amounted to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) was the main exporter of aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm in SADC, committing X% of total export.

South Africa was also the fastest-growing in terms of the aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) also remains the largest aluminium alloy plate, sheet and strip of thickness over X mm supplier in SADC.

In South Africa, exports of aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm plunged by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, 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%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for South Africa.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for South Africa amounted to X% per year.

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

Imports in SADC

In 2022, the amount of aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm imported in SADC reached X tons, picking up by X% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports posted buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

South Africa prevails in mm structure, amounting to X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Angola (X tons), comprising a X% share of total imports. Tanzania (X tons), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) and Mauritius (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

South Africa was also the fastest-growing in terms of the aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Tanzania (X%), Mauritius (X%) and Angola (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of South Africa increased by X percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm in SADC, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Angola ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Tanzania, with a X% share.

In South Africa, imports of aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm 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: Angola (X% per year) and Tanzania (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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 Angola ($X per ton), while Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform