Price for Aluminium; Foil, (Not Backed), of A Thickness Not Exceeding 0.2mm, Not Rolled in Uruguay - 2023

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1. Price for Aluminium; Foil, (Not Backed), of A Thickness Not Exceeding 0.2mm, Not Rolled in Uruguay (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Aluminium; Foil, (Not Backed), of A Thickness Not Exceeding 0.2mm, Not Rolled in Uruguay (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Aluminium; Foil, (Not Backed), of A Thickness Not Exceeding 0.2mm, Not Rolled in Uruguay
4. Exports of Aluminium; Foil, (Not Backed), of A Thickness Not Exceeding 0.2mm, Not Rolled in Uruguay

Price for Aluminium; Foil, (Not Backed), of A Thickness Not Exceeding 0.2mm, Not Rolled in Uruguay (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for aluminium; foil, (not backed), of a thickness not exceeding 0.2mm, not rolleds amounted to $11,849 per ton, with a decrease of -39.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 74% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $19,451 per ton, and then declined sharply in the following year.

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 Germany ($23,742 per ton), while the price for India ($5,176 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (+15.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Price for Aluminium; Foil, (Not Backed), of A Thickness Not Exceeding 0.2mm, Not Rolled in Uruguay (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for aluminium; foil, (not backed), of a thickness not exceeding 0.2mm, not rolleds amounted to $9,939 per ton, with an increase of 31% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced reduction. The export price peaked at $15,341 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bolivia ($16,348 per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($1,267 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (+2.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Aluminium; Foil, (Not Backed), of A Thickness Not Exceeding 0.2mm, Not Rolled in Uruguay

Imports of aluminium; foil, (not backed), of a thickness not exceeding 0.2mm, not rolleds into Uruguay surged to 71 tons in 2022, growing by 123% on the year before. In general, imports posted a significant increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of aluminium; foil, (not backed), of a thickness not exceeding 0.2mm, not rolleds soared to $846K in 2022. Overall, imports recorded buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 85% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Top Suppliers of Aluminium; Foil, (Not Backed), of A Thickness Not Exceeding 0.2mm, Not Rolled to Uruguay in 2022:

1. China (26.7 tons)
2. Brazil (17.9 tons)
3. Germany (17.2 tons)
4. United States (3.3 tons)
5. Chile (2.5 tons)
6. India (1.8 tons)
7. Croatia (0.1 tons)

Exports of Aluminium; Foil, (Not Backed), of A Thickness Not Exceeding 0.2mm, Not Rolled in Uruguay

In 2022, shipments abroad of aluminium; foil, (not backed), of a thickness not exceeding 0.2mm, not rolleds decreased by -45.7% to 78 tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports showed a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 48% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 170 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of aluminium; foil, (not backed), of a thickness not exceeding 0.2mm, not rolleds contracted sharply to $778K in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 16%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $1.3M. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

Top Export Markets for Aluminium; Foil, (Not Backed), of A Thickness Not Exceeding 0.2mm, Not Rolled from Uruguay in 2022:

1. Paraguay (15.2 tons)
2. Ecuador (14.8 tons)
3. Free Zones (14.1 tons)
4. Argentina (12.1 tons)
5. Netherlands (7.8 tons)
6. Brazil (6.6 tons)
7. Bolivia (4.0 tons)
8. Dominican Republic (3.5 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform