Switzerland: Non-Alloy Aluminium Bar Market 2025

Non-Alloy Aluminium Bar Market Size in Switzerland

The Swiss non-alloy aluminium bar market surged to $X in 2021, picking up by 41% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a slight decrease. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Non-Alloy Aluminium Bar Production in Switzerland

In value terms, non-alloy aluminium bar production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 27%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Non-Alloy Aluminium Bar Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2021, overseas shipments of non-alloy aluminium bars, rods and profiles decreased by -35.1% to X tons, falling for the sixth consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports showed a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 164% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-alloy aluminium bar exports dropped significantly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 38% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), France (X tons) and Portugal (X tons) were the main destinations of non-alloy aluminium bar exports from Switzerland, with a combined 68% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Poland, Serbia, Austria and Italy, which together accounted for a further 23%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Serbia (with a CAGR of +62.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Portugal ($X) and France ($X) were the largest markets for non-alloy aluminium bar exported from Switzerland worldwide, together comprising 62% of total exports. These countries were followed by Poland, Austria, Serbia and Italy, which together accounted for a further 23%.

Serbia, with a CAGR of +71.0%, 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 2021, the average non-alloy aluminium bar export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -8.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 35% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Portugal ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 Serbia (+5.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Alloy Aluminium Bar Imports

Imports into Switzerland

Non-alloy aluminium bar imports into Switzerland skyrocketed to X tons in 2021, surging by 59% on 2020. In general, total imports indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +93.0% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 86% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-alloy aluminium bar imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +86.4% against 2018 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Greece (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main suppliers of non-alloy aluminium bar imports to Switzerland, together comprising 72% of total imports. Germany, Romania, Croatia, France, Portugal, Turkey, Austria, the UK and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 24%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Croatia (with a CAGR of +96.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-alloy aluminium bar suppliers to Switzerland were Italy ($X), Greece ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 67% share of total imports. Portugal, Belgium, France, Croatia, Turkey, Austria, Romania, the UK and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 25%.

Among the main suppliers, Croatia, with a CAGR of +81.8%, 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

In 2021, the average non-alloy aluminium bar import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -2.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 27%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (+9.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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