Pakistan: Aluminium Market Overview 2020

Aluminium Market Size in Pakistan

The revenue of the aluminium market in Pakistan amounted to $X in 2018, waning by -X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, aluminium consumption, however, continues to indicate mild growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the aluminium market reached its peak figure level at $X in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Aluminium Exports

Exports from Pakistan

In 2018, approx. X tonnes of aluminium were exported from Pakistan; rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, aluminium exports, however, continue to indicate a drastic decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, aluminium exports reached their maximum at X tonnes in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, aluminium exports totaled $X in 2018. Overall, aluminium exports, however, continue to indicate a drastic contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Pakistan exports peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2018, Russia (X tonnes), Canada (X tonnes) and the United Arab Emirates (X tonnes) represented the largest exporters of aluminium in the world, committing X% of total export. India (X tonnes) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Australia (X tonnes), Norway (X tonnes) and Malaysia (X tonnes). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total exports. 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) were 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 Pakistan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The aluminium export price in Pakistan stood at $X per tonne in 2018, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the aluminium export price continues to indicate a slight reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the export prices for aluminium attained their peak figure at $X per tonne in 2007; however, from 2008 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 Pakistan

In 2018, approx. X tonnes of aluminium were imported into Pakistan; coming down by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, aluminium imports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Pakistan imports peaked at X tonnes in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, aluminium imports amounted to $X in 2018. Over the period under review, aluminium imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, aluminium imports reached their peak figure at $X in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

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) represented the largest importers of aluminium, together generating 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) held a little share of total imports.

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

In value terms, the U.S. ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported aluminium into Pakistan, comprising X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Japan ($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. totaled +X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Japan (-X% per year) and Germany (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The aluminium import price in Pakistan stood at $X per tonne in 2018, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the aluminium import price, however, continues to indicate a measured descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import prices for aluminium attained their maximum at $X per tonne in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, import prices failed to regain their momentum.

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