Spain: Aluminium Bar Market 2025

Aluminium Bar Market Size in Spain

The Spanish aluminium bar market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption showed a remarkable increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Aluminium Bar Production in Spain

In value terms, aluminium bar production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production enjoyed a remarkable increase. As a result, production reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Aluminium Bar Exports

Exports from Spain

In 2021, the amount of aluminium bars, rods and profiles exported from Spain soared to X tons, jumping by 40% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, aluminium bar exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a buoyant expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for aluminium bar exports from Spain, accounting for a 41% share of total exports. Moreover, aluminium bar exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Portugal (X tons), with a 9.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to France totaled +7.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+7.7% per year) and Portugal (+11.5% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for aluminium bars, rods and profiles exports from Spain, comprising 39% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Portugal, with a 9.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to France totaled +6.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+9.8% per year) and Portugal (+12.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average aluminium bar export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 17% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the highest price was recorded for prices to the UK ($X per ton) and Portugal ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($X per ton) and the Netherlands ($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 the UK (+2.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Aluminium Bar Imports

Imports into Spain

After three years of decline, supplies from abroad of aluminium bars, rods and profiles increased by 61% to X tons in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 162%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, aluminium bar imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 117%. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Portugal (X tons), France (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of aluminium bar imports to Spain, with a combined 58% share of total imports. Italy, Turkey, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Malaysia, Slovenia, China, Belgium and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 36%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Malaysia (with a CAGR of +195.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Portugal ($X) and Italy ($X) were the largest aluminium bar suppliers to Spain, together comprising 56% of total imports. Germany, Turkey, Switzerland, China, the Netherlands, Slovenia, Malaysia, Belgium and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 36%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Malaysia, with a CAGR of +145.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average aluminium bar import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 2.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 17%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+2.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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