Southern Asia: Aluminium Foil Market 2025

Aluminium Foil Market Size in Southern Asia

The South Asian aluminium foil market totaled $X in 2022, picking up by 3% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by +0.2% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Aluminium Foil Production in Southern Asia

In value terms, aluminium foil production reduced modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -0.3% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 23% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Aluminium Foil Exports

Exports in Southern Asia

In 2022, exports of aluminium foil in Southern Asia skyrocketed to X tons, picking up by 42% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports recorded resilient growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, aluminium foil exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a buoyant expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2022, India (X tons) represented the main exporter of aluminium foil in Southern Asia, creating 100% of total export.

India was also the fastest-growing in terms of the aluminium foil exports, with a CAGR of +16.4% from 2012 to 2022. While the share of India (+2.9 p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, India ($X) also remains the largest aluminium foil supplier in Southern Asia.

In India, aluminium foil exports increased at an average annual rate of +17.5% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, growing by 21% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw modest growth. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for India amounted to +0.9% per year.

Aluminium Foil Imports

Imports in Southern Asia

In 2022, approx. X tons of aluminium foil were imported in Southern Asia; picking up by 19% on the previous year. Overall, imports showed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, aluminium foil imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a strong increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, India (X tons) was the key importer of aluminium foil, making up 77% of total imports. Pakistan (X tons) took an 11% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Bangladesh (8.4%). Sri Lanka (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into India increased at an average annual rate of +10.1% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Sri Lanka (+20.7%), Bangladesh (+10.6%) and Pakistan (+10.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Sri Lanka emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of +20.7% from 2012-2022. Sri Lanka (+1.7 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while India saw its share reduced by -1.6% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, India ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported aluminium foil in Southern Asia, comprising 79% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Pakistan ($X), with a 9.8% share of total imports. It was followed by Bangladesh, with a 9.6% share.

In India, aluminium foil imports increased at an average annual rate of +11.5% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Pakistan (+8.7% per year) and Bangladesh (+11.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 23% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Bangladesh ($X per ton), while Sri Lanka ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+1.3%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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