Global Aluminium Alloy Tube Market 2025

Aluminium Alloy Tube Market Size

For the third consecutive year, the global aluminium alloy tube market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 5% to $X in 2022. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the market value increased by 8.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global market reached the maximum level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Aluminium Alloy Tube Production

In value terms, aluminium alloy tube production shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, global production growth remained at a lower figure.

Aluminium Alloy Tube Exports

Exports

Global aluminium alloy tube exports contracted to X tons in 2022, falling by -9% against 2021. Overall, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, aluminium alloy tube exports expanded slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 14%. Over the period under review, the global exports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

China represented the largest exporter of aluminium alloy tubes and pipes in the world, with the volume of exports accounting for X tons, which was approx. 33% of total exports in 2022. The United States (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Belgium (X tons), Denmark (X tons) and Italy (X tons). All these countries together took approx. 28% share of total exports. South Africa (X tons), Mexico (X tons), Russia (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons), South Korea (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to aluminium alloy tube exports from China stood at +4.0%. At the same time, Belgium (+8.3%), Russia (+7.9%), Mexico (+6.5%), the Netherlands (+6.2%) and Turkey (+3.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Belgium emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +8.3% from 2012-2022. Denmark, the United States, the Czech Republic, South Africa and Italy experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Bulgaria (-1.1%) and South Korea (-1.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. China (+11 p.p.), Belgium (+4.2 p.p.) and Mexico (+1.9 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest aluminium alloy tube supplier worldwide, comprising 26% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 13% share of global exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 7.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China totaled +6.5%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+2.6% per year) and Belgium (+11.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average aluminium alloy tube export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bulgaria (+5.1%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Aluminium Alloy Tube Imports

Imports

In 2022, the amount of aluminium alloy tubes and pipes imported worldwide stood at X tons, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 12%. Over the period under review, global imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, aluminium alloy tube imports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 18%. Global imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons), followed by the United States (X tons), Mexico (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the major importers of aluminium alloy tubes and pipes, together generating 35% of total imports. India (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), France (X tons), Thailand (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Indonesia (X tons), Vietnam (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Slovenia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Slovenia (with a CAGR of +21.5%), while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the United States ($X) and Mexico ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 33% share of global imports. The Czech Republic, Poland, France, the Netherlands, Thailand, India, Austria, Slovenia, Vietnam and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.

Slovenia, with a CAGR of +24.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average aluminium alloy tube import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 10% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 14% against the previous year. Global import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+2.9%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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