Belgium: Non-Alloy Aluminium Bar Market 2025

Non-Alloy Aluminium Bar Market Size in Belgium

The Belgian non-alloy aluminium bar market soared to $X in 2021, increasing by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Non-Alloy Aluminium Bar Production in Belgium

In value terms, non-alloy aluminium bar production rose notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -5.5% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by 68%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Non-Alloy Aluminium Bar Exports

Exports from Belgium

In 2021, after five years of growth, there was decline in overseas shipments of non-alloy aluminium bars, rods and profiles, when their volume decreased by -1.6% to X tons. Overall, exports showed a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 15% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-alloy aluminium bar exports amounted to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a perceptible contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), France (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of non-alloy aluminium bar exports from Belgium, with a combined 90% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of +20.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X) were the largest markets for non-alloy aluminium bar exported from Belgium worldwide, with a combined 86% share of total exports.

France, with a CAGR of +17.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average non-alloy aluminium bar export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 3% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +5.1%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 20%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Switzerland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Switzerland (+13.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Alloy Aluminium Bar Imports

Imports into Belgium

In 2021, approx. X tons of non-alloy aluminium bars, rods and profiles were imported into Belgium; with an increase of 68% on 2020. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a slight downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 103% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-alloy aluminium bar imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, showed a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 89% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Poland (X tons) constituted the largest non-alloy aluminium bar supplier to Belgium, with a 45% share of total imports. Moreover, non-alloy aluminium bar imports from Poland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Spain (X tons), with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Poland totaled +59.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-5.0% per year) and Spain (+25.6% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Spain ($X) constituted the largest non-alloy aluminium bar suppliers to Belgium, with a combined 58% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Poland, China, France, the United Arab Emirates, Italy, Israel, the UK and Romania, which together accounted for a further 35%.

Among the main suppliers, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +50.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average non-alloy aluminium bar import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by -21.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+23.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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