Sudan: Aluminium Market 2025

Aluminium Market Size in Sudan

The Sudanese aluminium market fell slightly to $X in 2022, which is down by -1.8% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +1.8% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Aluminium Production in Sudan

In value terms, aluminium production declined modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +2.0% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 14%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Aluminium Exports

Exports from Sudan

After ten years of growth, overseas shipments of aluminum (unwrought, not alloyed) decreased by -48.6% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 3,495%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, aluminium exports fell sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 3,491%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then fell sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

India (X tons) was the main destination for aluminium exports from Sudan, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to India stood at +64.9%.

In value terms, India ($X) also remains the key foreign market for aluminum (unwrought, not alloyed) exports from Sudan.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to India totaled +68.6%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average aluminium export price amounted to $X per ton, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 5.8%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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 +2.3% per year.

Aluminium Imports

Imports into Sudan

In 2022, imports of aluminum (unwrought, not alloyed) into Sudan skyrocketed to X tons, picking up by 36% compared with 2021. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 270% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, aluminium imports amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a noticeable descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 459% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Egypt (X tons) was the main supplier of aluminium to Sudan, with a 96% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey (X tons), with a 2.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Egypt amounted to +4.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+35.5% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-30.1% per year).

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constituted the largest supplier of aluminum (unwrought, not alloyed) to Sudan, comprising 94% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with a 0.9% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Egypt was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+26.4% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-36.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average aluminium import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -17.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 51%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (-4.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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