Saudi Arabia: Aluminium Tube Market 2025

Aluminium Tube Market Size in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi aluminium tube market contracted to $X in 2022, dropping by -13.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a perceptible decline. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Aluminium Tube Production in Saudi Arabia

In value terms, aluminium tube production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 343% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Aluminium Tube Exports

Exports from Saudi Arabia

In 2022, the amount of aluminium tubes and pipes exported from Saudi Arabia was estimated at X tons, surging by 6.2% against 2021. In general, exports showed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 653%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, aluminium tube exports shrank to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 1,005% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports by Country

Oman (X tons) was the main destination for aluminium tube exports from Saudi Arabia, accounting for a 88% share of total exports. Moreover, aluminium tube exports to Oman exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), eightfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Oman totaled +88.9%.

In value terms, Oman ($X) remains the key foreign market for aluminium tubes and pipes exports from Saudi Arabia, comprising 90% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 9.8% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Oman stood at +90.6%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average aluminium tube export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -11.5% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, aluminium tube export price increased by +13.0% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 47%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Oman ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Oman (+0.9%).

Aluminium Tube Imports

Imports into Saudi Arabia

In 2018, imports of aluminium tubes and pipes into Saudi Arabia contracted sharply to X tons, falling by -30.1% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, imports showed a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 198%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2018, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, aluminium tube imports skyrocketed to $X in 2018. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 266%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main suppliers of aluminium tube imports to Saudi Arabia.

From 2012 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of +3.3%).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of aluminium tubes and pipes to Saudi Arabia, comprising 65% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 25% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States totaled +6.9%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the average aluminium tube import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 110% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a pronounced reduction. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2018, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for China stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+522.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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