Australia and Oceania: Aluminium Bar Market 2025

Aluminium Bar Market Size in Australia and Oceania

The aluminium bar market in Australia and Oceania surged to $X in 2021, growing by 28% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Aluminium Bar Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, aluminium bar production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a pronounced contraction. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Aluminium Bar Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of aluminium bars, rods and profiles, when their volume increased by 26% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, showed a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 57% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, aluminium bar exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a perceptible decrease. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

New Zealand was the key exporting country with an export of about X tons, which accounted for 73% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Australia (X tons), achieving a 27% share of total exports.

New Zealand was also the fastest-growing in terms of the aluminium bars, rods and profiles exports, with a CAGR of +2.4% from 2012 to 2021. Australia (-10.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of New Zealand (+29 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Australia (-25.2 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) remains the largest aluminium bar supplier in Australia and Oceania, comprising 72% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Australia ($X), with a 28% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in New Zealand was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, surging by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while New Zealand stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+1.8%).

Aluminium Bar Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, the amount of aluminium bars, rods and profiles imported in Australia and Oceania surged to X tons, rising by 16% against 2020 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, aluminium bar imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Australia was the major importer of aluminium bars, rods and profiles in Australia and Oceania, with the volume of imports amounting to X tons, which was near 83% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X tons), constituting a 13% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to aluminium bar imports into Australia stood at +3.5%. At the same time, New Zealand (+15.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, New Zealand emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +15.4% from 2012-2021. While the share of New Zealand (+8 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Australia (-6.4 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported aluminium bars, rods and profiles in Australia and Oceania, comprising 82% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by New Zealand ($X), with a 12% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Australia totaled +4.3%.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 24% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while New Zealand amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+0.7%).

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