Germany: Non-Alloy Aluminium Bar Market 2025

Non-Alloy Aluminium Bar Market Size in Germany

In 2021, the German non-alloy aluminium bar market decreased by -66.4% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, consumption recorded a drastic downturn. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Non-Alloy Aluminium Bar Production in Germany

In value terms, non-alloy aluminium bar production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a perceptible contraction. Non-alloy aluminium bar production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Non-Alloy Aluminium Bar Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2021, overseas shipments of non-alloy aluminium bars, rods and profiles increased by 47% to X tons for the first time since 2012, thus ending a eight-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, showed a deep slump. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-alloy aluminium bar exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded a deep contraction. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of non-alloy aluminium bar exports from Germany, together accounting for 46% of total exports. These countries were followed by France, Chile, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, Austria, Hungary, the United Arab Emirates, the UK, the United States and Belgium, which together accounted for a further 41%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Chile (with a CAGR of +68.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-alloy aluminium bars, rods and profiles exports from Germany, comprising 21% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Poland ($X), with an 8.8% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with an 8.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the Netherlands stood at -10.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (-6.1% per year) and Italy (+0.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average non-alloy aluminium bar export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 13% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +7.0%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price increased by 42%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 Belgium (+15.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Alloy Aluminium Bar Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2021, overseas purchases of non-alloy aluminium bars, rods and profiles increased by 14% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. In general, imports, however, saw a perceptible slump. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-alloy aluminium bar imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded a slight descent. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Slovenia (X tons) were the main suppliers of non-alloy aluminium bar imports to Germany, together accounting for 43% of total imports. These countries were followed by Hungary, Slovakia, Poland, Spain, Austria, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, China, Belgium and Romania, which together accounted for a further 47%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Luxembourg (with a CAGR of +440.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-alloy aluminium bar suppliers to Germany were Luxembourg ($X), Italy ($X) and Turkey ($X), together accounting for 39% of total imports.

Luxembourg, with a CAGR of +387.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average non-alloy aluminium bar import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 18% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.6%. As a result, import 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 importers, the country with the highest price was Luxembourg ($X per ton), while the price for Slovakia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+15.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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