Egypt: Aluminium Market Overview 2020

Aluminium Market Size in Egypt

The revenue of the aluminium market in Egypt amounted to $X in 2018, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, aluminium consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the aluminium market reached its peak level of $X. From 2009 to 2018, the growth of the aluminium market remained at a lower figure.

Aluminium Production in Egypt

In value terms, aluminium production totaled $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, aluminium production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 when production volume increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, aluminium production attained its peak level of $X. From 2009 to 2018, aluminium production growth remained at a lower figure.

Aluminium Exports

Exports from Egypt

In 2018, approx. X tonnes of aluminium were exported from Egypt; reducing by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total exports indicated a mild expansion from 2007 to 2018: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, aluminium exports reached their peak of X tonnes. From 2012 to 2018, the growth of aluminium exports failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, aluminium exports totaled $X in 2018. In general, the total exports indicated a mild increase from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, aluminium exports increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, aluminium exports reached their peak of $X. From 2012 to 2018, the growth of aluminium exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of aluminium exports in 2018 were Russia (X tonnes), Canada (X tonnes) and the United Arab Emirates (X tonnes), together reaching X% of total export. India (X tonnes) ranks next in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Australia (X%), Norway (X%) and Malaysia (X%). The Netherlands (X tonnes), Iceland (X tonnes), the U.S. (X tonnes), Qatar (X tonnes) and China (X tonnes) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Malaysia, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Canada ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Russia ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2018, with a combined X% share of total exports. India, Australia, Norway, Malaysia, the Netherlands, Iceland, the U.S., Qatar, China and Egypt lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X the main exporting countries, Malaysia recorded the highest growth rate of exports, over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The aluminium export price in Egypt stood at $X per tonne in 2018, going up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the aluminium export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 when the export price increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the export prices for aluminium attained their peak figure at $X per tonne in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was the U.S. ($X per tonne), while Russia ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Aluminium Imports

Imports into Egypt

In 2018, the aluminium imports into Egypt stood at X tonnes, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, aluminium imports continue to indicate a skyrocketing increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Egypt imports peaked in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, aluminium imports stood at $X in 2018. Overall, aluminium imports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Egypt imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2018, the U.S. (X tonnes), distantly followed by Japan (X tonnes), Germany (X tonnes), South Korea (X tonnes) and Italy (X tonnes) were the largest importers of aluminium, together creating X% of total imports. The Netherlands (X tonnes), Turkey (X tonnes), Mexico (X tonnes), Thailand (X tonnes), Poland (X tonnes), Malaysia (X tonnes) and Taiwan, Chinese (X tonnes) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Egypt, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported aluminium into Egypt, comprising X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Japan ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value in the U.S. stood at +X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Japan (-X% per year) and Germany (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the aluminium import price in Egypt amounted to $X per tonne, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the aluminium import price, however, continues to indicate a temperate shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, the import prices for aluminium reached their peak level of $X per tonne. From 2010 to 2018, the growth in terms of the import prices for aluminium remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2018, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Mexico ($X per tonne) and Poland ($X per tonne), while South Korea ($X per tonne) and Japan ($X per tonne) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico, while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform