EU: Market for Aluminium Alloy Plates, Sheets and Strip of Thickness over 0.2 mm 2022

Market Size for Aluminium Alloy Plates, Sheets and Strip of Thickness over 0.2 mm in the EU

In 2021, the EU market for aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm increased by X% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Production of Aluminium Alloy Plates, Sheets and Strip of Thickness over X mm in the EU

In value terms, production of aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm rose markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a mild decrease. Over the period under review, production of attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Aluminium Alloy Plates, Sheets and Strip of Thickness over 0.2 mm

Exports in the EU

In 2021, the amount of aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm exported in the European Union soared to X tons, increasing by X% against the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm soared to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern 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.

Exports by Country

Germany represented the major exporting country with an export of about X tons, which amounted to X% of total exports. France (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Italy (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Greece (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Austria (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total exports. The Netherlands (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

Exports from Germany increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Spain (+X%), the Netherlands (+X%), Italy (+X%), Austria (+X%), Belgium (+X%), Greece (+X%) and France (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Spain emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +X% from 2012-2021. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Spain increased by +X percentage points. France (-X p.p.) saw their shares reduced. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the largest aluminium alloy plate, sheet and strip of thickness over X mm supplier in the European Union, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a X% share.

In Germany, exports of aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: France (+X% per year) and Italy (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw 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 noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in the Netherlands ($X per ton) and Austria ($X per ton), while Spain ($X per ton) and Greece ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Aluminium Alloy Plates, Sheets and Strip of Thickness over 0.2 mm

Imports in the EU

In 2021, supplies from abroad of aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm surged to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons), distantly followed by France (X tons), Poland (X tons), Spain (X tons), Italy (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main importers of aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm, together making up X% of total imports. The following importers - the Czech Republic (X tons), Sweden (X tons), Slovenia (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and Denmark (X tons) - each accounted for a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to aluminium alloy plate, sheet and strip of thickness over X mm imports into Germany stood at +X%. At the same time, Hungary (+X%), Spain (+X%), the Netherlands (+X%), Slovenia (+X%), the Czech Republic (+X%), Poland (+X%), Austria (+X%), Belgium (+X%), Denmark (+X%), Italy (+X%), Sweden (+X%) and France (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Hungary emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +X% from 2012-2021. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Spain, the Netherlands and Hungary increased by +X, +X and +X percentage points, respectively. Sweden (-X p.p.), Italy (-X p.p.), Germany (-X p.p.) and France (-X p.p.) saw their shares reduced. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm in the European Union, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with a X% share.

In Germany, imports of aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+X% per year) and Poland (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Denmark ($X per ton) and Sweden ($X per ton), while Slovenia ($X per ton) and Spain ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Denmark (+X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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