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

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

The Europe market for aluminium plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after three years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, saw a noticeable descent. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of aluminium plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

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

Exports in Europe

In 2022, exports of aluminium plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm in Europe dropped remarkably to X tons, with a decrease of X% compared with 2021 figures. In general, exports showed a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs 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 stood at $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Norway (X tons), Germany (X tons), the UK (X tons), Italy (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons), together resulting at X% of total export. Spain (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Austria (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Croatia (X tons), Poland (X tons), Sweden (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

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

In value terms, Germany ($X), Norway ($X) and Italy ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together accounting for X% of total exports. The UK, the Netherlands, Spain, Austria, Poland, Sweden, Croatia, Belgium, Hungary and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Spain, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, 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 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: 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 Poland (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 Europe

In 2022, the amount of aluminium plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm imported in Europe fell to X tons, which is down by X% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports showed a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked 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 skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 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

In 2022, Germany (X tons), followed by the Netherlands (X tons), France (X tons), Italy (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the key importers of aluminium plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm, together creating X% of total imports. Austria (X tons), Slovenia (X tons), Sweden (X tons), Hungary (X tons), the UK (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, the largest aluminium plate, sheet and strip of thickness over X mm importing markets in Europe were Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and France ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Italy, Poland, Spain, Austria, Slovenia, Sweden, Hungary, Belgium, the Czech Republic and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Slovenia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of 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 Europe amounted to $X per ton, rising 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 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Sweden ($X per ton) and Hungary ($X per ton), while the UK ($X per ton) and Slovenia ($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