
U.S. - Aluminum - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
U.S. Aluminum Price Bottoms at $3.1K per Ton
U.S. Aluminum Import Price per Ton in September 2022
In September 2022, the aluminum price per ton stood at $3.1K (CIF, US), approximately reflecting the previous month. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in April 2022 when the average import price increased by 6% m-o-m. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $3.9K per ton in May 2022; however, from June 2022 to September 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.
Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In September 2022, the countries with the highest prices were Russia ($3.6K per ton) and Qatar ($3.4K per ton), while the price for South Africa ($2.6K per ton) and Bahrain ($3.0K per ton) were amongst the lowest.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+2.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
U.S. Aluminum Import Prices by Type
Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplied products. In September 2022, the product with the highest price was unwrought aluminium alloys ($3.3K per ton), while the price for aluminum (unwrought, not alloyed) stood at $3.0K per ton.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by unwrought aluminium alloys (-0.6%).
U.S. Aluminum Imports
In September 2022, purchases abroad of aluminum decreased by -11.2% to 333K tons, falling for the third consecutive month after two months of growth. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2022 when imports increased by 40% m-o-m.
In value terms, aluminum imports reduced to $1B (IndexBox estimates) in September 2022. Overall, imports showed a slight downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in March 2022 with an increase of 45% against the previous month.
U.S. Aluminum Imports by Type
Unwrought aluminium alloys (185K tons) and aluminum (unwrought, not alloyed) (149K tons) were the main products of aluminum imports to the United States.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the major product types, was attained by unwrought aluminium alloys (with a CAGR of +1.4%).
In value terms, unwrought aluminium alloys ($607M) and aluminum (unwrought, not alloyed) ($439M) appeared to be the most imported types of aluminum in the United States.
U.S. Aluminum Imports by Country
In September 2022, Canada (201K tons) constituted the largest supplier of aluminum to the United States, with a 60% share of total imports. Moreover, aluminum imports from Canada exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates (60K tons), threefold. Bahrain (22K tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 6.5% share.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly growth rate of volume from Canada was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+8.9% per month) and Bahrain (-8.5% per month).
In value terms, Canada ($629M) constituted the largest supplier of aluminum to the United States, comprising 60% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($189M), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Bahrain, with a 6.2% share.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value from Canada was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+7.9% per month) and Bahrain (-9.7% per month).
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the 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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