
U.S. Secondary Aluminum Market. Analysis And Forecast to 2030
Secondary Aluminum Price in U.S. Reaches its Maximum at $4.2K per Ton
U.S. Secondary Aluminum Export Price per Ton in August 2022
In August 2022, the secondary aluminum price per ton stood at $4.2K (FOB, US), growing by 26% against the previous month. Over the period from January 2022 to August 2022, it increased at an average monthly rate of +3.1%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Malaysia ($4.7K per ton), while the average price for exports to South Korea ($2.6K per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From January 2022 to August 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Malaysia (+4.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
U.S. Secondary Aluminum Exports
In August 2022, secondary aluminum exports from the United States shrank significantly to 6.6K tons, falling by -31.7% against July 2022 figures. Overall, total exports indicated temperate growth from January 2022 to August 2022: its volume increased at an average monthly rate of +3.4% over the last seven months. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on August 2022 figures, exports decreased by -35.6% against April 2022 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in February 2022 with an increase of 34% m-o-m.
In value terms, secondary aluminum exports fell to $28M (IndexBox estimates) in August 2022. In general, total exports indicated resilient growth from January 2022 to August 2022: its value increased at an average monthly rate of +6.6% over the last seven months. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on August 2022 figures, exports decreased by -20.7% against June 2022 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in February 2022 when exports increased by 28% against the previous month.
U.S. Secondary Aluminum Exports by Country
Malaysia (3.6K tons) was the main destination for secondary aluminum exports from the United States, accounting for a 54% share of total exports. Moreover, secondary aluminum exports to Malaysia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mexico (1.2K tons), threefold. Canada (1.1K tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 17% share.
From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of volume to Malaysia amounted to +31.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: Mexico (-14.1% per month) and Canada (+1.9% per month).
In value terms, Malaysia ($17M) remains the key foreign market for secondary aluminum exports from the United States, comprising 60% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mexico ($3.8M), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Canada, with a 12% share.
From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly growth rate of value to Malaysia totaled +37.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: Mexico (-13.6% per month) and Canada (-0.1% per month).
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the secondary aluminum market in the U.S.. 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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