Northern America's Aluminium Tubes, Pipes and Fittings Market to Grow at a CAGR of +0.4% Over Next Decade - News and Statistics - IndexBox

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The article highlights the increasing demand for aluminium tubes, pipes, and tube or pipe fittings in Northern America, projecting a CAGR of +0.4% in market volume and +1.9% in market value from 2024 to 2035. By the end of 2035, the market volume is expected to reach 299K tons, with a market value of $2.8B in nominal prices.

Driven by increasing demand for aluminium tubes, pipes and tube or pipe fittings in Northern America, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to decelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +0.4% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market volume to 299K tons by the end of 2035.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +1.9% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market value to $2.8B (in nominal wholesale prices) by the end of 2035.

In 2024, approx. 286K tons of aluminium tubes, pipes and tube or pipe fittings were consumed in Northern America; surging by 2.6% compared with 2023 figures. The total consumption volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2013 to 2024; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the consumption volume increased by 4.2% against the previous year. The volume of consumption peaked in 2024 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

The revenue of the market for aluminium tubes, pipes and tube or pipe fittings in Northern America was estimated at $2.2B in 2024, leveling off at 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 +3.4% over the period from 2013 to 2024; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2024 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

The United States (247K tons) remains the largest aluminium tube, pipe or pipe fitting consuming country in Northern America, comprising approx. 86% of total volume. Moreover, consumption of aluminium tubes, pipes and tube or pipe fittings in the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Canada (40K tons), sixfold.

From 2013 to 2024, the average annual growth rate of volume in the United States stood at +1.9%.

In value terms, the United States ($1.9B) led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($312M).

From 2013 to 2024, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the United States totaled +3.2%.

The countries with the highest levels of aluminium tube, pipe or pipe fitting per capita consumption in 2024 were Canada (1,010 kg per 1000 persons) and the United States (727 kg per 1000 persons).

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of fittings, amongst the main consuming countries, was attained by Canada (with a CAGR of +1.8%).

In 2024, production of aluminium tubes, pipes and tube or pipe fittings increased by 2% to 285K tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The total output volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% from 2013 to 2024; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 7.4%. Over the period under review, production of reached the peak volume at 285K tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2024, production remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, production of aluminium tubes, pipes and tube or pipe fittings expanded modestly to $2.9B in 2024 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the period from 2013 to 2024; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 when the production volume increased by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs in 2024 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

The country with the largest volume of production of aluminium tubes, pipes and tube or pipe fittings was the United States (261K tons), accounting for 92% of total volume. Moreover, production of aluminium tubes, pipes and tube or pipe fittings in the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Canada (23K tons), more than tenfold.

In the United States, production of aluminium tubes, pipes and tube or pipe fittings increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2013-2024.

In 2024, overseas purchases of aluminium tubes, pipes and tube or pipe fittings decreased by -6.4% to 54K tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 43% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at 67K tons in 2022; however, from 2023 to 2024, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of aluminium tubes, pipes and tube or pipe fittings shrank modestly to $470M in 2024. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2013 to 2024; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 37% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $541M in 2022; however, from 2023 to 2024, imports failed to regain momentum.

The United States was the major importing country with an import of about 34K tons, which resulted at 64% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Canada (19K tons), committing a 36% share of total imports.

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of +1.5%).

In value terms, the United States ($300M) and Canada ($169M) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2024.

The United States, with a CAGR of +1.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review.

In 2024, aluminium; tubes and pipes (40K tons) was the major type of aluminium tubes, pipes and tube or pipe fittings, creating 75% of total imports. It was distantly followed by aluminium tube or pipe fittings (14K tons), comprising a 25% share of total imports.

Aluminium; tubes and pipes experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports. At the same time, aluminium tube or pipe fittings (+2.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, aluminium tube or pipe fittings emerged as the fastest-growing type imported in Northern America, with a CAGR of +2.5% from 2013-2024. While the share of aluminium tube or pipe fittings (+5.3 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2013-2024, the share of aluminium; tubes and pipes (-5.3 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the largest types of imported aluminium tubes, pipes and tube or pipe fittings were aluminium; tubes and pipes ($284M) and aluminium tube or pipe fittings ($186M).

Among the main imported products, aluminium tube or pipe fittings, with a CAGR of +1.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review.

The import price in Northern America stood at $8,769 per ton in 2024, with an increase of 4.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a mild expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the import price increased by 45% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $12,061 per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2024, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major imported products. In 2024, the product with the highest price was aluminium tube or pipe fittings ($13,738 per ton), while the price for aluminium; tubes and pipes totaled $7,090 per ton.

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by aluminium; tubes and pipes (+1.3%).

The import price in Northern America stood at $8,769 per ton in 2024, with an increase of 4.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a slight increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 45%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $12,061 per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2024, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2024, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($8,779 per ton), while Canada amounted to $8,751 per ton.

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+2.2%).

For the third year in a row, Northern America recorded decline in shipments abroad of aluminium tubes, pipes and tube or pipe fittings, which decreased by -9% to 52K tons in 2024. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 14%. The volume of export peaked at 77K tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2024, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of aluminium tubes, pipes and tube or pipe fittings reduced to $531M in 2024. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2013 to 2024; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 when exports increased by 15%. The level of export peaked at $586M in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2024, the exports remained at a lower figure.

The United States dominates fittings structure, finishing at 49K tons, which was near 94% of total exports in 2024. It was distantly followed by Canada (2.9K tons), creating a 5.5% share of total exports.

The United States experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of aluminium tubes, pipes and tube or pipe fittings. Canada (-8.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2013 to 2024, the share of the United States increased by +7.3 percentage points.

In value terms, the United States ($502M) remains the largest aluminium tube, pipe or pipe fitting supplier in Northern America, comprising 95% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($28M), with a 5.3% share of total exports.

In the United States, exports of aluminium tubes, pipes and tube or pipe fittings expanded at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2013-2024.

Aluminium; tubes and pipes represented the main exported product with an export of around 42K tons, which accounted for 82% of total exports. It was distantly followed by aluminium tube or pipe fittings (9.6K tons), achieving an 18% share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2024, average annual rates of growth with regard to aluminium; tubes and pipes exports of stood at -1.0%. Aluminium tube or pipe fittings experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. The shares of the largest types remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest types of exported aluminium tubes, pipes and tube or pipe fittings were aluminium; tubes and pipes ($329M) and aluminium tube or pipe fittings ($201M).

Aluminium tube or pipe fittings, with a CAGR of +1.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exported products over the period under review.

In 2024, the export price in Northern America amounted to $10,224 per ton, growing by 2.6% against the previous year. Over the last eleven-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.0%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when the export price increased by 20% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2024 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by the product type; the product with the highest price was aluminium tube or pipe fittings ($21,015 per ton), while the average price for exports of aluminium; tubes and pipes totaled $7,783 per ton.

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by aluminium; tubes and pipes (+2.1%).

In 2024, the export price in Northern America amounted to $10,224 per ton, surging by 2.6% against the previous year. Over the last eleven-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.0%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 when the export price increased by 20%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs in 2024 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2024, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($10,249 per ton), while Canada totaled $9,810 per ton.

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+4.0%).

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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