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EU - Aluminium Tubes, Pipes And Tube Or Pipe Fittings - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Article Publishing Date: Sep 30, 2020

The European Aluminium Tube Market Flattened at $1.4B After Two Years of Consistent Growth

IndexBox has just published a new report: 'EU - Aluminium Tubes, Pipes And Tube Or Pipe Fittings - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights'. Here is a summary of the report's key findings.

In 2019, after two years of growth, there was a decline in the EU aluminium tube market, when its value decreased by -1.9% to $1.4B. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2013 to 2019; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the market value increased by 9.4% y-o-y. As a result, consumption reached a peak level of $1.4B, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Consumption by Country

Germany (55K tons) remains the largest aluminium tube consuming country in the European Union, accounting for 22% of total volume. Moreover, aluminium tube consumption in Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Italy (27K tons), twofold. The Netherlands (26K tons) ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 10% share.

In Germany, aluminium tube consumption increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2013-2019. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of consumption growth: Italy (+5.0% per year) and the Netherlands (+14.6% per year).

In value terms, the largest aluminium tube markets in the European Union were Germany ($271M), the Netherlands ($161M) and the Czech Republic ($155M), together comprising 43% of the total market.

Production in the EU

In 2019, after six years of growth, there was a decline in the production of aluminium tubes, pipes and tube or pipe fittings, when its volume decreased by -4.7% to 190K tons. The total output volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% from 2013 to 2019; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years.

Production by Country

The countries with the highest volumes of aluminium tube production in 2019 were Italy (44K tons), Germany (28K tons) and Belgium (24K tons), together comprising 51% of total production. The Netherlands, Denmark, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Poland, Portugal, the UK, Romania and Croatia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 43%.

From 2013 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of aluminium tube production, amongst the leading producing countries, was attained by Portugal, while aluminium tube production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports in the EU

In 2019, shipments abroad of aluminium tubes, pipes and tube or pipe fittings decreased by -10.8% to 168K tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a two-year rising trend. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 10% y-o-y. As a result, exports attained a peak of 188K tons, and then contracted in the following year. In value terms, aluminium tube exports dropped to $1.3B (IndexBox estimates) in 2019.

Exports by Country

In 2019, Germany (37K tons), distantly followed by Belgium (24K tons), Italy (24K tons), Denmark (18K tons), Bulgaria (10K tons), the Czech Republic (8.4K tons), Poland (8.4K tons) and the Netherlands (7.6K tons) were the largest exporters of aluminium tubes, pipes and tube or pipe fittings, together creating 82% of total exports. The following exporters - Spain (5.4K tons) and Austria (5.1K tons) - each reached a 6.3% share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Belgium, while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($415M) remains the largest aluminium tube supplier in the European Union, comprising 32% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Italy ($142M), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 9.1% share.

Export Prices by Country

The aluminium tube export price in the European Union stood at $7,647 per ton in 2019, rising by 6.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 9.8% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $7,662 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Germany ($11,292 per ton), while Bulgaria ($3,260 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the aluminium tube market in the EU. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 24422630 - Aluminium tubes and pipes (excluding hollow profiles, tube or pipe fittings, flexible tubing, tubes and pipes prepared for use in structures, machinery or vehicle parts, or the like)
  • Prodcom 24422650 - Aluminium alloy tubes and pipes (excluding hollow profiles, t ubes or pipe fittings, flexible tubing, tubes and pipes prepared for use in structures, machinery or vehicle parts, or the like)
  • Prodcom 24422670 - Aluminium tube or pipe fittings (including couplings, elbows and sleeves) (excluding fittings with taps, cocks and valves, t ube supports, bolts and nuts, clamps)

Country coverage:

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Production in the EU, split by region and country
  • Trade (exports and imports) in the EU
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Reasons to buy this report:

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This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    • Austria
    • Belgium
    • Bulgaria
    • Croatia
    • Cyprus
    • Czech Republic
    • Denmark
    • Estonia
    • Finland
    • France
    • Germany
    • Greece
    • Hungary
    • Ireland
    • Italy
    • Latvia
    • Lithuania
    • Luxembourg
    • Malta
    • Netherlands
    • Poland
    • Portugal
    • Romania
    • Slovakia
    • Slovenia
    • Spain
    • Sweden

  12. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023

  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Consumption, By Country, 2023
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    10. Production Volume And Growth
    11. Exports And Growth
    12. Export Prices And Growth
    13. Market Size And Growth
    14. Per Capita Consumption
    15. Imports And Growth
    16. Import Prices
    17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    19. Production, By Country, 2023
    20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    32. Export Prices, 2012–2023

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