EU: Aluminium Alloy Tube Market 2025

Aluminium Alloy Tube Market Size in the EU

In 2022, the EU aluminium alloy tube market increased by 6% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Aluminium Alloy Tube Production in the EU

In value terms, aluminium alloy tube production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 29%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Aluminium Alloy Tube Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2022, shipments abroad of aluminium alloy tubes and pipes decreased by -8.9% to X tons, falling for the fourth year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 17%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, aluminium alloy tube exports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 21%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Belgium (X tons), distantly followed by Denmark (X tons), Italy (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the key exporters of aluminium alloy tubes and pipes, together constituting 83% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +8.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Denmark ($X) and Italy ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined 50% share of total exports. Poland, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic and Bulgaria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 31%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +16.6%, saw 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 the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 20% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while Bulgaria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+10.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Aluminium Alloy Tube Imports

Imports in the EU

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of aluminium alloy tubes and pipes decreased by -8.8% to X tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 13%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, aluminium alloy tube imports stood at $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) was the major importer of aluminium alloy tubes and pipes, comprising 31% of total imports. Poland (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 10% share, followed by the Czech Republic (8.3%), France (7.8%), the Netherlands (7.5%), Austria (5.2%), Slovenia (4.8%) and Spain (4.5%). Belgium (X tons), Portugal (X tons), Denmark (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and Italy (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to aluminium alloy tube imports into Germany stood at +2.5%. At the same time, Slovenia (+21.5%), Portugal (+12.3%), Poland (+4.0%), Austria (+3.4%), Hungary (+2.8%), the Netherlands (+2.3%) and Belgium (+1.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Slovenia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +21.5% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Denmark (-1.3%), Spain (-1.7%), Italy (-1.9%), France (-3.4%) and the Czech Republic (-5.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Germany (+4.2 p.p.), Slovenia (+4.1 p.p.), Poland (+2.5 p.p.) and Portugal (+1.7 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of France (-4.4 p.p.) and the Czech Republic (-7.4 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported aluminium alloy tubes and pipes in the European Union, comprising 28% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Czech Republic ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with a 10% share.

In Germany, aluminium alloy tube imports increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Czech Republic (-2.7% per year) and Poland (+5.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, surging by 24% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while Portugal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Denmark (+4.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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