Overview of the Global Market for Aluminium Plates, Sheets and Strip of Thickness over 0.2 mm

Market Size for Aluminium Plates, Sheets and Strip of Thickness over 0.2 mm

The global market for aluminium plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm dropped modestly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the global market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Aluminium Plates, Sheets and Strip of Thickness over X mm

In value terms, production of aluminium plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. Global production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Aluminium Plates, Sheets and Strip of Thickness over 0.2 mm

Exports

In 2022, overseas shipments of aluminium plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a perceptible setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the global exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of aluminium plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The global exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) was the largest exporter of aluminium plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm, comprising X% of total exports. Turkey (X tons) held an X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Norway (X%). The following exporters - Germany (X tons), the UK (X tons), Italy (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Egypt (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Malaysia (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Austria (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

China experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of aluminium plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm. At the same time, Egypt (X%), the United Arab Emirates (X%), Spain (X%), Malaysia (X%) and Turkey (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Egypt emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Norway experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Italy (X%), the Netherlands (X%), Austria (X%), the UK (X%) and Germany (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. China (X p.p.), Turkey (X p.p.), Egypt (X p.p.) and the United Arab Emirates (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global exports, while the UK and Germany saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest aluminium plate, sheet and strip of thickness over X mm supplier worldwide, comprising X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

In China, exports of aluminium plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Turkey (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for aluminium plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while Malaysia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Aluminium Plates, Sheets and Strip of Thickness over 0.2 mm

Imports

In 2022, purchases abroad of aluminium plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of global imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of aluminium plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Global imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons), South Korea (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons), the United States (X tons), France (X tons), Italy (X tons), Japan (X tons), Poland (X tons), Thailand (X tons), India (X tons) and Indonesia (X tons) represented the major importer of aluminium plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm in the world, making up X% of total import. Spain (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and South Korea ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising X% of global imports.

South Korea, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of 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

In 2022, the average import price for aluminium plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates ($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 (X%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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