South Africa: 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 South Africa

In 2022, the South African market for aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production of reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

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

Exports from South Africa

Exports of aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm from South Africa dropped to X tons in 2022, falling by X% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm expanded modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a mild setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for exports of aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm from South Africa, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), threefold. The UK (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and the UK (X% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm exports from South Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and the UK (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up 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 average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were the UK ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) and the United States ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

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

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, the amount of aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm imported into South Africa expanded to X tons, picking up by X% compared with 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), South Korea (X tons) and Thailand (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm to South Africa, together comprising X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Thailand (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest aluminium alloy plate, sheet and strip of thickness over X mm suppliers to South Africa were China ($X), South Korea ($X) and Thailand ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Thailand, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a 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 Brazil ($X per ton), while the price for Thailand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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