Key Market Indicators
South Africa's aluminium exports are set to reach $2.1 billion by 2026, growing at a rate of 0.9% year on year. In 2021, South Africa was ranked 26th in the world with exports of $2 billion. Greece overtook South Africa to become the 25th largest exporter. Germany, the United States and Canada were the world's top three aluminium exporters in 2021. Meanwhile, South Africa's aluminium imports are projected to reach $886 million by 2026 with an average growth rate of 2.6% year on year. In 2021, South Africa was ranked 37th in the world with imports of $758 million. Portugal was ahead of South Africa, taking the 36th spot. Germany, Japan and France were the world's top three aluminium importers in 2021.
