Austria: Aluminium Alloy Tube Market 2025

Aluminium Alloy Tube Market Size in Austria

The Austrian aluminium alloy tube market shrank dramatically to $X in 2022, dropping by -18.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a buoyant increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

Aluminium Alloy Tube Production in Austria

In value terms, aluminium alloy tube production contracted notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 1,990% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Aluminium Alloy Tube Exports

Exports from Austria

In 2022, exports of aluminium alloy tubes and pipes from Austria reduced to X tons, waning by -11.6% against 2021. Over the period under review, total exports indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -17.6% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 29%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, aluminium alloy tube exports fell modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +35.3% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 36%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, leveling off in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) were the main destinations of aluminium alloy tube exports from Austria, together comprising 55% of total exports. Slovenia, Switzerland, Slovakia, Italy and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 31%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Slovenia (with a CAGR of +22.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for aluminium alloy tubes and pipes exports from Austria, comprising 29% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Hungary ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany totaled +3.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hungary (+11.4% per year) and the Czech Republic (-0.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average aluminium alloy tube export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 12% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, aluminium alloy tube export price increased by +69.5% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 28%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($X 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 Germany (+4.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Aluminium Alloy Tube Imports

Imports into Austria

After two years of growth, purchases abroad of aluminium alloy tubes and pipes decreased by -20.9% to X tons in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 126%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, aluminium alloy tube imports expanded to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +118.2% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 57%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Greece (X tons) and Romania (X tons) were the main suppliers of aluminium alloy tube imports to Austria, together accounting for 60% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Romania (with a CAGR of +17.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Greece ($X) and Romania ($X) were the largest aluminium alloy tube suppliers to Austria, together accounting for 60% of total imports.

Romania, with a CAGR of +25.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average aluminium alloy tube import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 29% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, aluminium alloy tube import price increased by +62.5% against 2020 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while the price for Greece ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (+16.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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