Price for Aluminium; Foil, (Not Backed), of A Thickness Not Exceeding 0.2mm, Not Rolled in Cameroon - 2022

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1. Price for Aluminium; Foil, (Not Backed), of A Thickness Not Exceeding 0.2mm, Not Rolled in Cameroon (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Aluminium; Foil, (Not Backed), of A Thickness Not Exceeding 0.2mm, Not Rolled in Cameroon (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Aluminium; Foil, (Not Backed), of A Thickness Not Exceeding 0.2mm, Not Rolled in Cameroon
4. Exports of Aluminium; Foil, (Not Backed), of A Thickness Not Exceeding 0.2mm, Not Rolled in Cameroon

Price for Aluminium; Foil, (Not Backed), of A Thickness Not Exceeding 0.2mm, Not Rolled in Cameroon (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for aluminium; foil, (not backed), of a thickness not exceeding 0.2mm, not rolleds amounted to $11,752 per ton, surging by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price posted resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average import price increased by 61% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($36,202 per ton), while the price for Turkey ($1,090 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+36.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Aluminium; Foil, (Not Backed), of A Thickness Not Exceeding 0.2mm, Not Rolled in Cameroon (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for aluminium; foil, (not backed), of a thickness not exceeding 0.2mm, not rolleds amounted to $3,760 per ton, surging by 4.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $12,259 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Equatorial Guinea ($8,445 per ton), while the average price for exports to Chad ($725 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Congo (+0.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Aluminium; Foil, (Not Backed), of A Thickness Not Exceeding 0.2mm, Not Rolled in Cameroon

In 2022, approx. 492 tons of aluminium; foil, (not backed), of a thickness not exceeding 0.2mm, not rolleds were imported into Cameroon; with an increase of 17% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a abrupt downturn.

In value terms, imports of aluminium; foil, (not backed), of a thickness not exceeding 0.2mm, not rolleds surged to $5.8M in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated mild growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +53.9% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Top Suppliers of Aluminium; Foil, (Not Backed), of A Thickness Not Exceeding 0.2mm, Not Rolled to Cameroon in 2022:

1. Germany (165.6 tons)
2. China (134.1 tons)
3. United Arab Emirates (111.6 tons)
4. India (27.6 tons)
5. Netherlands (21.0 tons)
6. Turkey (9.9 tons)
7. Thailand (7.8 tons)
8. France (4.8 tons)

Exports of Aluminium; Foil, (Not Backed), of A Thickness Not Exceeding 0.2mm, Not Rolled in Cameroon

Exports of aluminium; foil, (not backed), of a thickness not exceeding 0.2mm, not rolleds from Cameroon surged to 1.1 tons in 2022, rising by 586% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 1,575%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 2.1 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of aluminium; foil, (not backed), of a thickness not exceeding 0.2mm, not rolleds soared to $4.1K in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 1,318%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $11K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

Top Export Markets for Aluminium; Foil, (Not Backed), of A Thickness Not Exceeding 0.2mm, Not Rolled from Cameroon in 2022:

1. Chad (643.0 kg)
2. Equatorial Guinea (429.0 kg)
3. Congo (26.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform