Price for Aluminium; Powders and Flakes in Spain - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Aluminium; Powders and Flakes in Spain (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Aluminium; Powders and Flakes in Spain (FOB) - 2023
3. Imports of Aluminium; Powders and Flakes in Spain
4. Exports of Aluminium; Powders and Flakes in Spain

Price for Aluminium; Powders and Flakes in Spain (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average aluminium; powders and flakes import price amounted to $4,369 per ton, with an increase of 35% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($6,852 per ton), while the price for Italy ($1,995 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+5.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Aluminium; Powders and Flakes in Spain (FOB) - 2023

In August 2023, the average aluminium; powders and flakes export price amounted to $2,264 per ton, rising by 36% against the previous month. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in February 2023 an increase of 89% month-to-month. The export price peaked in August 2023.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In August 2023, the country with the highest price was Italy ($6,000 per ton), while the average price for exports to Malaysia ($1,435 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From August 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (+1.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Aluminium; Powders and Flakes in Spain

In 2022, aluminium; powders and flakes imports into Spain fell remarkably to 1.5K tons, declining by -47.8% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports saw a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 105% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 2.9K tons, and then fell sharply in the following year.

In value terms, aluminium; powders and flakes imports dropped remarkably to $6.7M in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed moderate growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 139% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $9.5M, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

Top Suppliers of Aluminium; Powders and Flakes to Spain in 2022:

1. Germany (511.6 tons)
2. France (247.4 tons)
3. Poland (222.6 tons)
4. Turkey (152.3 tons)
5. Sweden (139.3 tons)
6. Austria (76.9 tons)
7. South Africa (66.0 tons)

Exports of Aluminium; Powders and Flakes in Spain

In 2022, shipments abroad of aluminium; powders and flakeses increased by 441% to 353 tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports saw buoyant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, aluminium; powders and flakes exports soared to $13M in 2022. In general, exports posted a significant increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Top Export Markets for Aluminium; Powders and Flakes from Spain in 2022:

1. China (256.7 tons)
2. Malaysia (46.0 tons)
3. Portugal (15.3 tons)
4. Italy (13.6 tons)
5. United Kingdom (9.7 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform