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Article Publishing Date: Apr 23, 2023
China's Aluminum Bar Exports Drop to $141M in Feb. 2023
China Aluminium Bar Exports
In February 2023, shipments abroad of aluminium bars, rods and profiles decreased by -55.8% to 39K tons for the first time since October 2022, thus ending a three-month rising trend. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in March 2022 with an increase of 70% against the previous month.
In value terms, aluminium bar exports reduced remarkably to $141M (IndexBox estimates) in February 2023. Over the period under review, exports recorded a mild slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in March 2022 with an increase of 68% month-to-month.
| COUNTRY | Feb 2022 | Mar 2022 | Apr 2022 | May 2022 | Jun 2022 | Jul 2022 | Aug 2022 | Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Export Value of Aluminium Bar in China (million USD) | |||||||||||||
| Vietnam | 11.9 | 23.3 | 29.8 | 19.3 | 15.1 | 18.6 | 18.3 | 28.4 | 25.5 | 26.7 | 19.9 | 11.9 | 18.6 |
| Australia | 9.5 | 13.7 | 18.9 | 16.5 | 17.8 | 17.8 | 16.2 | 14.1 | 10.0 | 15.4 | 14.4 | 12.9 | 8.4 |
| Malaysia | 6.4 | 13.7 | 17.1 | 16.4 | 18.0 | 14.5 | 12.8 | 9.5 | 9.9 | 14.1 | 13.2 | 9.1 | 8.2 |
| Philippines | 4.1 | 14.9 | 20.7 | 24.7 | 23.2 | 24.1 | 18.7 | 18.4 | 16.6 | 18.1 | 16.3 | 18.7 | 8.1 |
| Thailand | 4.7 | 12.2 | 17.6 | 17.0 | 16.0 | 16.4 | 12.7 | 11.3 | 11.8 | 9.4 | 10.1 | 13.3 | 7.0 |
| Israel | 11.2 | 12.5 | 12.6 | 15.9 | 12.6 | 15.1 | 12.6 | 11.5 | 12.4 | 14.3 | 16.6 | 17.6 | 6.4 |
| India | 4.3 | 6.9 | 8.4 | 7.0 | 11.8 | 14.1 | 9.6 | 14.3 | 9.9 | 11.7 | 11.6 | 11.4 | 5.5 |
| Mexico | 6.2 | 10.8 | 12.2 | 11.9 | 14.9 | 13.7 | 14.2 | 15.6 | 13.0 | 15.0 | 12.4 | 12.0 | 5.2 |
| United Kingdom | 5.8 | 9.2 | 12.4 | 9.6 | 8.9 | 10.6 | 10.5 | 8.4 | 7.8 | 5.7 | 6.6 | 7.0 | 4.3 |
| Singapore | 2.4 | 5.6 | 7.3 | 7.1 | 7.7 | 7.8 | 6.8 | 6.7 | 5.7 | 6.2 | 6.3 | 6.1 | 4.0 |
| South Africa | 6.6 | 10.1 | 11.4 | 12.5 | 16.9 | 13.3 | 12.4 | 12.8 | 10.1 | 8.8 | 7.9 | 16.4 | 3.7 |
| United States | 5.1 | 4.9 | 7.0 | 7.2 | 9.4 | 8.9 | 7.9 | 5.8 | 5.2 | 5.4 | 4.9 | 6.0 | 3.6 |
| Dominican Republic | 1.9 | 6.6 | 9.7 | 8.7 | 5.8 | 8.7 | 8.4 | 5.1 | 5.3 | 3.9 | 6.5 | 6.2 | 2.6 |
| Others | 78.0 | 122 | 169 | 166 | 172 | 186 | 156 | 150 | 127 | 141 | 151 | 169 | 55.1 |
| Total | 158 | 267 | 354 | 340 | 350 | 370 | 317 | 312 | 270 | 295 | 297 | 317 | 141 |
Exports by Country
Vietnam (5.5K tons) was the main destination for aluminium bar exports from China, accounting for a 14% share of total exports. Moreover, aluminium bar exports to Vietnam exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Malaysia (2.4K tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the Philippines (2.4K tons), with a 6.3% share.
From February 2022 to February 2023, the average monthly growth rate of volume to Vietnam totaled +4.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: Malaysia (+3.1% per month) and the Philippines (+7.3% per month).
In value terms, Vietnam ($19M) emerged as the key foreign market for aluminium bar exports from China, comprising 13% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Australia ($8.4M), with a 6% share of total exports. It was followed by Malaysia, with a 5.8% share.
From February 2022 to February 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value to Vietnam stood at +3.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: Australia (-1.0% per month) and Malaysia (+2.0% per month).
Export Prices by Country
In February 2023, the aluminium bar price amounted to $3,631 per ton (FOB, China), remaining stable against the previous month. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in April 2022 an increase of 3.9% month-to-month. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $4,253 per ton in May 2022; however, from June 2022 to February 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In February 2023, the countries with the highest prices were Singapore ($4,125 per ton) and the United States ($4,120 per ton), while the average price for exports to the Dominican Republic ($3,070 per ton) and Israel ($3,160 per ton) were amongst the lowest.
From February 2022 to February 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Singapore (-0.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the aluminium bar market in China. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
• Prodcom 24422230 - Aluminium bars, rods and profiles (excluding rods and profiles prepared for use in structures)
• Prodcom 24422250 - Aluminium alloy bars, rods, profiles and hollow profiles (excluding rods and profiles prepared for use in structures)
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Data coverage:
• Market volume and value
• Per Capita consumption
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• Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1.1
REPORT DESCRIPTION
1.2
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
1.3
DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
1.4
GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
2.1
KEY FINDINGS
2.2
MARKET TRENDS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
3.1
MARKET SIZE
3.2
MARKET STRUCTURE
3.3
TRADE BALANCE
3.4
PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
3.5
MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
4.1
TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
4.2
BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
4.3
MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4.4
MOST TRADED PRODUCT
4.5
MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
5.1
TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
5.2
TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
5.3
TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5.4
LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
6.1
TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
6.2
TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
6.3
UNSATURATED MARKETS
6.4
TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
6.5
MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
7.1
PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
8.1
IMPORTS FROM 2012–2022
8.2
IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
8.3
IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
9.1
EXPORTS FROM 2012–2022
9.2
EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
9.3
EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1:
Key Findings In 2022
Table 2:
Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Table 3:
Market Value, 2012–2022
Table 4:
Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2022
Table 5:
Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Table 6:
Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Table 7:
Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2022
Table 8:
Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Table 9:
Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Table 10:
Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2022
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1:
Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 2:
Market Value, 2012–2022
Figure 3:
Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2022
Figure 4:
Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2022
Figure 5:
Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2022
Figure 6:
Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2022
Figure 7:
Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2022
Figure 8:
Market Volume Forecast to 2030
Figure 9:
Market Value Forecast to 2030
Figure 10:
Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
Figure 11:
Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
Figure 12:
Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
Figure 13:
Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
Figure 14:
Production Volume And Growth
Figure 15:
Exports And Growth
Figure 16:
Export Prices And Growth
Figure 17:
Market Size And Growth
Figure 18:
Per Capita Consumption
Figure 19:
Imports And Growth
Figure 20:
Import Prices
Figure 21:
Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 22:
Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 23:
Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 24:
Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 25:
Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2022
Figure 26:
Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Figure 27:
Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Figure 28:
Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2022
Figure 29:
Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 30:
Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 31:
Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2022
Figure 32:
Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Figure 33:
Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Figure 34:
Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2022
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