U.S.: Aluminium Alloy Tube Market 2025

Aluminium Alloy Tube Market Size in the U.S.

The U.S. aluminium alloy tube market totaled $X in 2022, with an increase of 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a prominent increase. Aluminium alloy tube consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Aluminium Alloy Tube Production in the U.S.

In value terms, aluminium alloy tube production rose significantly to $X in 2022. In general, production, however, enjoyed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Aluminium Alloy Tube Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2022, approx. X tons of aluminium alloy tubes and pipes were exported from the United States; declining by -2.2% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 69% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, aluminium alloy tube exports soared to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 23% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Mexico (X tons) was the main destination for aluminium alloy tube exports from the United States, accounting for a 64% share of total exports. Moreover, aluminium alloy tube exports to Mexico exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Canada (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Mexico stood at +6.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Canada (-4.6% per year) and France (+34.2% per year).

In value terms, Mexico ($X) remains the key foreign market for aluminium alloy tubes and pipes exports from the United States, comprising 62% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with a 25% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Mexico stood at +8.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Canada (-1.4% per year) and France (+26.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average aluminium alloy tube export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 21% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.9%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average export price increased by 34% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Canada (+3.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Aluminium Alloy Tube Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2022, purchases abroad of aluminium alloy tubes and pipes increased by 25% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, aluminium alloy tube imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% 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 +109.1% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Mexico (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of aluminium alloy tube to the United States, accounting for a 45% share of total imports. Moreover, aluminium alloy tube imports from Mexico exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tons), sixfold. Canada (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 6.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Mexico amounted to +8.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+40.0% per year) and Canada (-7.8% per year).

In value terms, Mexico ($X) constituted the largest supplier of aluminium alloy tubes and pipes to the United States, comprising 38% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Canada, with a 6.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Mexico stood at +9.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+3.8% per year) and Canada (-2.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average aluminium alloy tube import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by 32% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+5.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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