EU: 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 the EU

In 2022, the EU market for aluminium plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, consumption, however, showed a perceptible setback. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of aluminium plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports in the EU

In 2022, approx. X tons of aluminium plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm were exported in the European Union; with a decrease of X% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of aluminium plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm expanded slightly to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons), distantly followed by Italy (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Spain (X tons), Austria (X tons), Croatia (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) represented the largest exporters of aluminium plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm, together comprising X% of total exports. Belgium (X tons), Hungary (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Slovenia (X tons) and Luxembourg (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

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

In value terms, Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total exports. Spain, Austria, Poland, Sweden, Croatia, Belgium, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Slovenia and Luxembourg lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Luxembourg, 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

In 2022, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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 Italy ($X per ton), while Croatia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovenia (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 the EU

Imports of aluminium plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm fell to X tons in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports recorded a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached 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. Total imports indicated a slight 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, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons), distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), France (X tons), Italy (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the largest importers of aluminium plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm, together achieving X% of total imports. The following importers - Austria (X tons), Slovenia (X tons), Sweden (X tons), Hungary (X tons), Belgium (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Denmark (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

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

In value terms, Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and France ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for X% of total imports. Italy, Poland, Spain, Austria, Slovenia, Sweden, Hungary, Belgium, the Czech Republic and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Slovenia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Denmark ($X per ton) and Sweden ($X per ton), while Slovenia ($X per ton) and France ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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