South Africa: Aluminium Alloy Tube Market 2025

Aluminium Alloy Tube Market Size in South Africa

In 2022, the South African aluminium alloy tube market increased by 37% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Aluminium Alloy Tube Production in South Africa

In value terms, aluminium alloy tube production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 13%. Aluminium alloy tube production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Aluminium Alloy Tube Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, aluminium alloy tube exports from South Africa declined to X tons, falling by -12.7% against 2021 figures. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 17%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, aluminium alloy tube exports reduced to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a perceptible contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 19%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main destinations of aluminium alloy tube exports from South Africa, together accounting for 65% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +63.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for aluminium alloy tube exported from South Africa were the Czech Republic ($X), the United States ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 64% share of total exports.

The Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +56.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average aluminium alloy tube export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 9.4% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Turkey ($X per ton) and India ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($X per ton) and the Czech Republic ($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 India (-0.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Aluminium Alloy Tube Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, overseas purchases of aluminium alloy tubes and pipes increased by 29% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +79.0% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 39% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, aluminium alloy tube imports soared to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% 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, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest aluminium alloy tube supplier to South Africa, accounting for a 81% share of total imports. Moreover, aluminium alloy tube imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Mexico (X tons), with a 5.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled +16.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-5.7% per year) and Mexico (+185.8% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of aluminium alloy tubes and pipes to South Africa, comprising 65% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Mexico, with an 8.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at +13.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-3.1% per year) and Mexico (+147.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average aluminium alloy tube import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a pronounced slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 12%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Denmark ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+2.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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