Italy: Aluminium Market 2025

Aluminium Market Size in Italy

In 2022, the Italian aluminium market increased by 25% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Aluminium consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Aluminium Production in Italy

In value terms, aluminium production contracted significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 266% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Aluminium Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2022, exports of aluminum (unwrought, not alloyed) from Italy soared to X tons, picking up by 123% on the year before. Overall, exports posted buoyant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, aluminium exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a significant increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Hungary (X tons), Slovenia (X tons) and Romania (X tons) were the main destinations of aluminium exports from Italy, with a combined 71% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Romania (with a CAGR of +25.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Hungary ($X), Slovenia ($X) and Romania ($X) constituted the largest markets for aluminium exported from Italy worldwide, with a combined 73% share of total exports.

Romania, with a CAGR of +31.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average aluminium export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, aluminium export price increased by +68.5% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 42% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Romania (+5.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Aluminium Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2022, overseas purchases of aluminum (unwrought, not alloyed) increased by 18% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.5% 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 +36.2% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 33%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, aluminium imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 55%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Mozambique (X tons), India (X tons) and Russia (X tons) were the main suppliers of aluminium imports to Italy, together comprising 59% of total imports. The United Arab Emirates, Kazakhstan, Australia, Ghana, Bahrain, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Oman, the Netherlands and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 37%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Australia (with a CAGR of +49.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest aluminium suppliers to Italy were Mozambique ($X), India ($X) and Russia ($X), together accounting for 59% of total imports. The United Arab Emirates, Kazakhstan, Australia, Ghana, Bahrain, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Oman, the Netherlands and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 36%.

Australia, with a CAGR of +56.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average aluminium import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, aluminium import price increased by +70.5% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 34%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Kazakhstan ($X per ton) and Bahrain ($X per ton), while the price for Australia ($X per ton) and Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bahrain (+5.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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