U.S.: Market for Aluminum Sheets, Plates, And Foil 2025

Market Size for Aluminum Sheets, Plates, And Foil in the U.S.

In 2022, the U.S. market for aluminum sheets, plates, and foil increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2013 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Production of Aluminum Sheets, Plates, And Foil in the U.S.

In value terms, aluminum sheet, plate, and foil production dropped modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Aluminum sheet, plate, and foil production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Aluminum Sheets, Plates, And Foil

Exports from the U.S.

In 2022, shipments abroad of aluminum sheets, plates, and foil was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2015, thus ending a six-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, showed a pronounced slump. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, aluminum sheet, plate, and foil exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a mild curtailment. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tons), Mexico (X tons) and South Korea (X tons) were the main destinations of aluminum sheet, plate, and foil exports from the United States, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for South Korea (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for aluminum sheet, plate, and foil exported from the United States were Mexico ($X), Canada ($X) and South Korea ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Mexico, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for aluminum sheets, plates, and foil stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Mexico (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Aluminum Sheets, Plates, And Foil

Imports into the U.S.

In 2022, imports of aluminum sheets, plates, and foil into the United States soared to X tons, rising by X% on the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2013 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, aluminum sheet, plate, and foil imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a remarkable increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Canada (X tons) and South Korea (X tons) were the main suppliers of aluminum sheet, plate, and foil imports to the United States, with a combined X% share of total imports. Thailand, Oman, Turkey, Germany, Japan, South Africa, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Austria and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2013 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Thailand (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), South Korea ($X) and Canada ($X) constituted the largest aluminum sheet, plate, and foil suppliers to the United States, with a combined X% share of total imports. Thailand, Oman, Germany, Turkey, Japan, Austria, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Greece and Bahrain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia, 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

The average import price for aluminum sheets, plates, and foil stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a strong expansion from 2013 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, aluminum sheet, plate, and foil import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Austria ($X per ton) and Greece ($X per ton), while the price for Oman ($X per ton) and Bahrain ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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