Germany: Aluminium Pipe Fittings Market 2025

Aluminium Pipe Fittings Market Size in Germany

In 2021, the German aluminium pipe fittings market decreased by -93.4% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a sharp contraction. Aluminium pipe fittings consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Aluminium Pipe Fittings Production in Germany

In value terms, aluminium pipe fittings production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 54% against the previous year. Aluminium pipe fittings production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Aluminium Pipe Fittings Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2021, overseas shipments of aluminium tube or pipe fittings were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports recorded a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 33% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, aluminium pipe fittings exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +30.5% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of aluminium pipe fittings exports from Germany, with a combined 33% share of total exports. These countries were followed by France, Belgium, Slovakia, Italy, Turkey, the Netherlands, Spain, Hungary, China and Switzerland, which together accounted for a further 45%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +24.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for aluminium pipe fittings exported from Germany were Austria ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Italy ($X), together accounting for 25% of total exports. Poland, France, the Netherlands, Hungary, China, Belgium, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 40%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Spain, with a CAGR of +18.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2021, the average aluminium pipe fittings export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -4.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a slight descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average export price increased by 52%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovakia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Switzerland (+0.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Aluminium Pipe Fittings Imports

Imports into Germany

After two years of decline, supplies from abroad of aluminium tube or pipe fittings increased by 14% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -20.3% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, aluminium pipe fittings imports rose significantly to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 25%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of aluminium pipe fittings imports to Germany, together accounting for 39% of total imports. These countries were followed by Poland, Romania, Finland, Hungary, the Netherlands, Malaysia, Turkey, Taiwan (Chinese), Austria and Slovenia, which together accounted for a further 50%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Romania (with a CAGR of +49.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of aluminium tube or pipe fittings to Germany, comprising 17% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with an 8.5% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 5.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled +14.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+12.7% per year) and the Netherlands (+4.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average aluminium pipe fittings import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 8.7% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the price for the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovenia (+10.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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