Netherlands: Aluminium Bar Market Overview 2020

Aluminium Bar Market Size in the Netherlands

The revenue of the aluminium bar market in the Netherlands amounted to $X in 2018, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, aluminium bar consumption continues to indicate a mild decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Aluminium bar consumption peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, consumption failed to regain its momentum.

Aluminium Bar Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, aluminium bar production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, aluminium bar production continues to indicate a deep deduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Aluminium bar production peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Aluminium Bar Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2018, the amount of aluminium bars, rods and profiles exported from the Netherlands amounted to X tonnes, falling by -X% against the previous year. In general, aluminium bar exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, aluminium bar exports stood at $X in 2018. Overall, aluminium bar exports continue to indicate a mild setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, aluminium bar exports attained their peak of $X. From 2012 to 2018, the growth of aluminium bar exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tonnes) was the main destination for aluminium bar exports from the Netherlands, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, aluminium bar exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X tonnes), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the UK (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany stood at -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (-X% per year) and the UK (+X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for aluminium bar exports from the Netherlands, comprising X% of total aluminium bar exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany totaled -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (-X% per year) and the UK (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average aluminium bar export price stood at $X per tonne in 2018, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the aluminium bar export price, however, continues to indicate a mild downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the average export prices for aluminium bars, rods and profiles reached their maximum at $X per tonne in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was France ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Italy ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Aluminium Bar Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2018, the aluminium bar imports into the Netherlands amounted to X tonnes, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, aluminium bar imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Imports peaked in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

In value terms, aluminium bar imports totaled $X in 2018. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded over the period under review. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Imports peaked in 2018 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2018, Mozambique (X tonnes) constituted the largest aluminium bar supplier to the Netherlands, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, aluminium bar imports from Mozambique exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tonnes), more than tenfold. Belgium (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Mozambique was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+X% per year) and Belgium (-X% per year).

In value terms, Mozambique ($X) constituted the largest supplier of aluminium bar to the Netherlands, comprising X% of total aluminium bar imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Mozambique stood at -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+X% per year) and Belgium (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the average aluminium bar import price amounted to $X per tonne, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 when the average import price increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, the average import prices for aluminium bars, rods and profiles reached their peak level of $X per tonne. From 2012 to 2018, the growth in terms of the average import prices for aluminium bars, rods and profiles remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per tonne), while the price for Mozambique ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform