Romania: Aluminum Market 2025

Aluminum Market Size in Romania

After two years of decline, the Romanian aluminum market increased by 6% to $X in 2021. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Aluminum Production in Romania

In value terms, aluminum production declined rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a dramatic shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by 47%. Aluminum production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Aluminum Exports

Exports from Romania

In 2021, exports of aluminum from Romania expanded notably to X tons, growing by 6.8% compared with 2020. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, aluminum exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, total exports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +77.5% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 29%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Hungary (X tons) was the main destination for aluminum exports from Romania, accounting for a 51% share of total exports. Moreover, aluminum exports to Hungary exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Slovenia (X tons), with a 5.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Hungary totaled +2.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+22.1% per year) and Slovenia (-1.1% per year).

In value terms, Hungary ($X) remains the key foreign market for aluminum exports from Romania, comprising 49% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Slovenia, with a 6.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Hungary stood at +3.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+23.8% per year) and Slovenia (+0.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average aluminum export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 18% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the countries with the highest prices were Slovenia ($X per ton) and Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Switzerland ($X per ton) and Hungary ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (+3.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Aluminum Imports

Imports into Romania

In 2021, purchases abroad of aluminum was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. In general, imports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 52% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, aluminum imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a strong increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of aluminum to Romania, accounting for a 36% share of total imports. Moreover, aluminum imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), twofold. Hungary (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands amounted to +71.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+0.9% per year) and Hungary (+16.9% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of aluminum to Romania, comprising 36% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Slovakia, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Netherlands amounted to +67.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+3.0% per year) and Slovakia (+36.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average aluminum import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 44% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.7%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the highest price was recorded for prices from Turkey ($X per ton) and Slovenia ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) and Austria ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+9.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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