Aluminum Strip Demand Trends in Belt and Road Countries
The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has led to rapid infrastructure growth in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe. This has significantly increased the demand for industrial materials such as aluminum strip, especially in sectors like power transmission, transformer manufacturing, and construction.
Strong Demand from Power Projects
Many BRI countries are investing in national power grids and cross-border electricity connectivity. These projects require large volumes of transformers, which rely on aluminum strip for winding coils. Demand is especially high in:
- Southeast Asia: Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand
- South Asia: Pakistan, Bangladesh
- Central Asia: Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan
- Middle East and Africa: Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Kenya
Aluminum Strip in Infrastructure
Beyond energy, aluminum strip is used in transportation systems, airport lighting, solar projects, and smart grids. Its light weight, corrosion resistance, and affordability make it ideal for long-term infrastructure use.
Preferred Alloys and Standards
- Common Grades: 1060, 1070, 1350 aluminum strip
- Tempers: O, H12, H14 (for transformer winding and conductors)
- Compliance: IEC 60317, GB/T 23331, and regional standards
Export Growth Opportunity
Exporters of aluminum strip have a growing opportunity to serve national power authorities and contractors in BRI countries. Timely delivery, competitive pricing, and material certification are key to success in these markets.
Looking to expand your aluminum strip business to BRI countries? Contact us for coil specifications, MOQ, country-specific compliance info, and packaging options for international shipping.
