Overview of the Global Market for Aluminium Alloy Plates, Sheets and Strip of Thickness over 0.2 mm

Market Size for Aluminium Alloy Plates, Sheets and Strip of Thickness over 0.2 mm

In 2021, the global market for aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm increased by X% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the global market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Aluminium Alloy Plates, Sheets and Strip of Thickness over X mm

In value terms, production of aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm expanded notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, global production of growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Aluminium Alloy Plates, Sheets and Strip of Thickness over 0.2 mm

Exports

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm increased by X% to X tons in 2021. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm surged to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons), distantly followed by Germany (X tons), the United States (X tons) and France (X tons) represented the key exporters of aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm, together creating X% of total exports. South Korea (X tons), Italy (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Switzerland (X tons), Thailand (X tons), Greece (X tons), Spain (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Japan (X tons) took a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Thailand (with a CAGR of +X%), while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Germany ($X) and the United States ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, together accounting for X% of global exports. These countries were followed by France, South Korea, Italy, Belgium, Switzerland, Greece, Austria, Spain, Thailand and Japan, which together accounted for a further X the main exporting countries, Thailand, with a CAGR of +X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The global export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in the United States ($X per ton) and Austria ($X per ton), while China ($X per ton) and Thailand ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+X%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Aluminium Alloy Plates, Sheets and Strip of Thickness over 0.2 mm

Imports

Global imports of aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm was estimated at X tons in 2021, increasing by X% against the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm soared to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X tons), Germany (X tons), Mexico (X tons), Canada (X tons), the UK (X tons), France (X tons), China (X tons), Poland (X tons), Spain (X tons), Italy (X tons), South Korea (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) represented the main importer of aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm in the world, committing X% of total import. Belgium (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Spain (with a CAGR of +X%), while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Germany ($X) and Mexico ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined X% share of global imports. Canada, the UK, France, Poland, China, Italy, South Korea, the Netherlands, Spain and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X terms of the main importing countries, Spain, with a CAGR of +X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Global import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Mexico ($X per ton) and the UK ($X per ton), while Spain ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+X%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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