
Mexico - Aluminium Tubes And Pipes - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
Aluminium Tube Price in Mexico Drops 4% to $5,907 per Ton
Mexico Aluminium Tube Import Price in November 2022
In November 2022, the aluminium tube price amounted to $5,907 per ton (CIF, Mexico), which is down by -3.8% against the previous month. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in February 2022 an increase of 10% month-to-month. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $6,634 per ton in April 2022; however, from May 2022 to November 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In November 2022, the country with the highest price was the United States ($6,276 per ton), while the price for China amounted to $3,851 per ton.
From January 2022 to November 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+0.2%).
Mexico Aluminium Tube Imports
In November 2022, imports of aluminium tubes and pipes into Mexico skyrocketed to 1.1K tons, picking up by 31% compared with the previous month. The total import volume increased at an average monthly rate of +1.1% from January 2022 to November 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Imports peaked at 1.2K tons in September 2022; however, from October 2022 to November 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, aluminium tube imports surged to $6.8M (IndexBox estimates) in November 2022. The total import value increased at an average monthly rate of +1.1% from January 2022 to November 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Imports peaked at 8K tons in April 2022; however, from May 2022 to November 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Mexico Aluminium Tube Imports by Country
In November 2022, the United States (967 tons) constituted the largest aluminium tube supplier to Mexico, accounting for a 84% share of total imports. Moreover, aluminium tube imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (173 tons), sixfold. From January 2022 to November 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States totaled +3.3%.
In value terms, the United States ($6.1M) constituted the largest supplier of aluminium tube to Mexico, comprising 90% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($665K), with a 9.8% share of total imports. From January 2022 to November 2022, the average monthly growth rate of value from the United States stood at +3.5%.
Aluminium Tube Market Overview
The primary drivers for growth in the Mexican aluminium tube market include the increasing use of aluminium tubes in the automotive industry and the growing construction industry in Mexico. The increasing production of vehicles in Mexico is expected to drive the demand for aluminium tubes over the forecast period.
Aluminium tubes are gaining popularity as an alternative to copper tubes due to their superior corrosion resistance and lighter weight. Aluminium tubes are also cheaper than copper tubes, making them more attractive to cost-conscious end-users. The main downside of aluminium tubes is that they are not as strong as copper tubes and are more prone to denting and deforming under impact.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the aluminium tube market in Mexico. 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.
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