Asia-Pacific's Aluminium Tube or Pipe Fittings Market to Reach 171K Tons and $2.1B by 2035 - News and Statistics - IndexBox

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Driven by increasing demand, the market for aluminium tube or pipe fittings in Asia-Pacific is expected to experience a CAGR of +2.1% in volume and +2.2% in value terms from 2024 to 2035. By the end of 2035, the market volume is projected to reach 171K tons, with a market value of $2.1B in nominal prices.

Driven by increasing demand for aluminium tube or pipe fittings in Asia-Pacific, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to retain its current trend pattern, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +2.1% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market volume to 171K tons by the end of 2035.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +2.2% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market value to $2.1B (in nominal wholesale prices) by the end of 2035.

In 2024, consumption of aluminium tube or pipe fittings increased by 3.8% to 136K tons, rising for the fifth consecutive year after two years of decline. The total consumption volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2013 to 2024; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. Over the period under review, consumption reached the maximum volume in 2024 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

The size of the aluminium pipe fittings market in Asia-Pacific expanded slightly to $1.7B in 2024, increasing by 4.3% 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). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2013 to 2024; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the market value increased by 9.8% against the previous year. The level of consumption peaked in 2024 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

China (58K tons) remains the largest aluminium pipe fittings consuming country in Asia-Pacific, comprising approx. 43% of total volume. Moreover, aluminium pipe fittings consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India (24K tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Japan (13K tons), with a 9.5% share.

From 2013 to 2024, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in China stood at +1.3%. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of consumption growth: India (+1.7% per year) and Japan (+0.0% per year).

In value terms, China ($604M), Japan ($443M) and India ($144M) were the countries with the highest levels of market value in 2024, together accounting for 72% of the total market. Thailand, Vietnam, Taiwan (Chinese), South Korea, Pakistan, the Philippines and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 23%.

Indonesia, with a CAGR of +8.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of market size in terms of the main consuming countries over the period under review, while market for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The countries with the highest levels of aluminium pipe fittings per capita consumption in 2024 were Taiwan (Chinese) (145 kg per 1000 persons), Japan (105 kg per 1000 persons) and South Korea (81 kg per 1000 persons).

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of consumption, amongst the leading consuming countries, was attained by Indonesia (with a CAGR of +9.1%), while consumption for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2024, production of aluminium tube or pipe fittings increased by 1.4% to 166K tons, rising for the fourth consecutive year after two years of decline. The total output volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% from 2013 to 2024; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 8.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs in 2024 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, aluminium pipe fittings production totaled $2B in 2024 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the period from 2013 to 2024; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $2B in 2022; afterwards, it flattened through to 2024.

China (92K tons) remains the largest aluminium pipe fittings producing country in Asia-Pacific, comprising approx. 56% of total volume. Moreover, aluminium pipe fittings production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India (29K tons), threefold. Japan (12K tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a 7.5% share.

In China, aluminium pipe fittings production expanded at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the period from 2013-2024. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: India (+3.6% per year) and Japan (-0.4% per year).

In 2024, purchases abroad of aluminium tube or pipe fittings increased by 35% to 21K tons, rising for the fourth year in a row after three years of decline. Total imports indicated a mild expansion from 2013 to 2024: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, imports increased by +87.5% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 59% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2024 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, aluminium pipe fittings imports reached $229M in 2024. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period from 2013 to 2024; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 22%. The level of import peaked in 2024 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Indonesia (4.3K tons), Malaysia (3.7K tons), the Philippines (2.9K tons) and South Korea (2.4K tons) represented roughly 64% of total imports in 2024. Thailand (1.4K tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a 7% share, followed by India (5.6%). The following importers - Japan (838 tons), China (798 tons), Australia (766 tons) and Singapore (737 tons) - each resulted at a 15% share of total imports.

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by South Korea (with a CAGR of +15.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($44M), South Korea ($35M) and Japan ($28M) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2024, with a combined 47% share of total imports.

South Korea, with a CAGR of +13.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The import price in Asia-Pacific stood at $11,069 per ton in 2024, falling by -21.5% against the previous year. Import price indicated a mild increase from 2013 to 2024: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, aluminium pipe fittings import price decreased by -30.5% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the import price increased by 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $15,924 per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2024, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2024, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($54,905 per ton), while Indonesia ($2,880 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Singapore (+24.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2024, overseas shipments of aluminium tube or pipe fittings increased by 5.4% to 50K tons, rising for the fourth year in a row after two years of decline. Total exports indicated resilient growth from 2013 to 2024: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, exports increased by +59.8% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 41%. The volume of export peaked in 2024 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, aluminium pipe fittings exports reached $555M in 2024. In general, exports enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 42% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2024 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

China was the main exporting country with an export of around 35K tons, which recorded 70% of total exports. India (6K tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by South Korea (3.1K tons). All these countries together held approx. 18% share of total exports. Vietnam (1.8K tons) and Taiwan (Chinese) (1.3K tons) took a little share of total exports.

Exports from China increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% from 2013 to 2024. At the same time, India (+35.1%), Vietnam (+19.3%) and South Korea (+6.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, India emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Asia-Pacific, with a CAGR of +35.1% from 2013-2024. Taiwan (Chinese) experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of India (+11 p.p.), China (+3.6 p.p.) and Vietnam (+2.7 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2013-2024, the share of Taiwan (Chinese) (-1.6 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($385M) remains the largest aluminium pipe fittings supplier in Asia-Pacific, comprising 69% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($37M), with a 6.7% share of total exports. It was followed by South Korea, with a 6.7% share.

In China, aluminium pipe fittings exports increased at an average annual rate of +7.7% over the period from 2013-2024. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: India (+31.3% per year) and South Korea (+7.3% per year).

In 2024, the export price in Asia-Pacific amounted to $11,131 per ton, declining by -2.8% against the previous year. Over the period from 2013 to 2024, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $11,620 per ton in 2022; however, from 2023 to 2024, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2024, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($19,120 per ton), while India ($6,245 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (+3.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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