Benelux: Market for Aluminium Plates, Sheets and Strip of Thickness over 0.2 mm 2024

Market Size for Aluminium Plates, Sheets and Strip of Thickness over 0.2 mm in Benelux

In 2022, the Benelux market for aluminium plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after four years of decline. Overall, consumption recorded a remarkable increase. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Aluminium Plates, Sheets and Strip of Thickness over X mm in Benelux

In value terms, production of aluminium plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm contracted significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production of attained the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Aluminium Plates, Sheets and Strip of Thickness over 0.2 mm

Exports in Benelux

Exports of aluminium plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm dropped to X tons in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a noticeable reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of aluminium plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) represented the major exporter of aluminium plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm, making up X% of total exports. Belgium (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Luxembourg (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to aluminium plate, sheet and strip of thickness over X mm exports from the Netherlands stood at X%. At the same time, Luxembourg (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Luxembourg emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Benelux, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Belgium (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Luxembourg (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Belgium and the Netherlands saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest aluminium plate, sheet and strip of thickness over X mm supplier in Benelux, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In the Netherlands, exports of aluminium plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (X% per year) and Luxembourg (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while Luxembourg ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Aluminium Plates, Sheets and Strip of Thickness over 0.2 mm

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, purchases abroad of aluminium plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm increased by X% to X tons, rising for the fourth consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, imports showed a pronounced increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of aluminium plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands was the key importing country with an import of around X tons, which accounted for X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), constituting a X% share of total imports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the aluminium plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Belgium (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. While the share of the Netherlands (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Belgium (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported aluminium plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm in Benelux, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

In the Netherlands, imports of aluminium plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for aluminium plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform