Eastern Europe: Market for Aluminium Alloy Plates, Sheets and Strip of Thickness over 0.2 mm 2025

Market Size for Aluminium Alloy Plates, Sheets and Strip of Thickness over 0.2 mm in Eastern Europe

In 2022, the East European market for aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Production of Aluminium Alloy Plates, Sheets and Strip of Thickness over X mm in Eastern Europe

In value terms, production of aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a perceptible downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, exports of aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm in Eastern Europe reduced rapidly to X tons, waning by X% compared with 2021 figures. Total exports indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then plummeted in the following year.

In value terms, exports of aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm rose markedly to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the four major exporters of aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm, namely Poland, Hungary, Russia and Romania, represented more than two-thirds of total export. It was distantly followed by the Czech Republic (X tons), committing an X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Bulgaria (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Slovakia (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), Romania ($X) and Hungary ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total exports. Russia, the Czech Republic, Bulgaria and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

The Czech Republic, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Romania ($X per ton), while Slovakia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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

Imports in Eastern Europe

For the third year in a row, Eastern Europe recorded growth in purchases abroad of aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Poland was the main importing country with an import of around X tons, which resulted at X% of total imports. The Czech Republic (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Hungary (X tons), Slovakia (X tons) and Romania (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total imports. Russia (X tons) and Ukraine (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to aluminium alloy plate, sheet and strip of thickness over X mm imports into Poland stood at X%. At the same time, Hungary (X%), Slovakia (X%), Romania (X%), the Czech Republic (X%) and Russia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Hungary emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Ukraine (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Hungary (X p.p.) and Slovakia (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Russia (X p.p.), Poland (X p.p.) and Ukraine (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Poland ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Hungary, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Poland totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Czech Republic (X% per year) and Hungary (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Romania ($X per ton), while Russia ($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 Czech Republic (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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