Saudi Arabia: 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 Saudi Arabia

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in the Saudi market for aluminium plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm, when its value increased by X% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a dramatic downturn. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

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

Exports from Saudi Arabia

In 2022, the amount of aluminium plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm exported from Saudi Arabia soared to X tons, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports recorded significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of aluminium plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Egypt (X tons) was the main destination for exports of aluminium plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm from Saudi Arabia, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of aluminium plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm to Egypt exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Oman (X tons), with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Egypt amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (X% per year) and Oman (X% per year).

In value terms, Egypt ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for aluminium plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm exports from Saudi Arabia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Oman, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Egypt amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (X% per year) and Oman (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for aluminium plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Egypt ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Oman (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports into Saudi Arabia

In 2022, purchases abroad of aluminium plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2012, thus ending a nine-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a precipitous decrease. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of aluminium plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a dramatic contraction. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of aluminium plate, sheet and strip of thickness over X mm to Saudi Arabia, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of aluminium plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), twofold. South Africa (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and South Africa (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest aluminium plate, sheet and strip of thickness over X mm suppliers to Saudi Arabia were China ($X), Germany ($X) and South Africa ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. The United Arab Emirates, India and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, India, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for aluminium plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a slight curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for China ($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 States (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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