Germany: Aluminium Market Overview 2020

Aluminium Market Size in Germany

The revenue of the aluminium market in Germany amounted to $X in 2018, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, aluminium consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the aluminium market reached its maximum level at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Aluminium Production in Germany

In value terms, aluminium production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Overall, aluminium production continues to indicate a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, aluminium production attained its maximum level at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, production failed to regain its momentum.

Aluminium Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2018, approx. X tonnes of aluminium were exported from Germany; lowering by -X% against the previous year. Overall, aluminium exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Germany exports peaked at X tonnes in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, aluminium exports amounted to $X in 2018. Overall, aluminium exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, aluminium exports reached their maximum at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tonnes), Canada (X tonnes) and the United Arab Emirates (X tonnes) represented roughly X% of total exports of aluminium in 2018. India (X tonnes) ranks next in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Australia (X%), Norway (X%) and Malaysia (X%). The following exporters - the Netherlands (X tonnes), Iceland (X tonnes), the U.S. (X tonnes), Qatar (X tonnes) and China (X tonnes) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Malaysia, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Canada ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Russia ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2018, together comprising X% of total exports. India, Australia, Norway, Malaysia, the Netherlands, Iceland, the U.S., Qatar, Germany and China lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, among the main exporting countries over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the aluminium export price in Germany amounted to $X per tonne, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the aluminium export price, however, continues to indicate a slight downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 when the export price increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, the export prices for aluminium attained their peak level of $X per tonne. From 2012 to 2018, the growth in terms of the export prices for aluminium failed to regain its momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was the U.S. ($X per tonne), while Russia ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

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

Aluminium Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2018, the amount of aluminium imported into Germany totaled X tonnes, approximately equating the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2018; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Germany imports peaked at X tonnes in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, aluminium imports stood at $X in 2018. Overall, aluminium imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Germany imports peaked at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2018, the U.S. (X tonnes), distantly followed by Japan (X tonnes), South Korea (X tonnes), Italy (X tonnes) and the Netherlands (X tonnes) represented the key importers of aluminium, together comprising X% of total imports. Turkey (X tonnes), Mexico (X tonnes), Thailand (X tonnes), Poland (X tonnes), Malaysia (X tonnes), Taiwan, Chinese (X tonnes) and Spain (X tonnes) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Malaysia, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported aluminium into Germany, comprising X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Japan ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

In the U.S., aluminium imports expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2018. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Japan (-X% per year) and Germany (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the aluminium import price in Germany amounted to $X per tonne, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the aluminium import price, however, continues to indicate a moderate slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X% year-to-year. Germany import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2018, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Mexico ($X per tonne) and Poland ($X per tonne), while South Korea ($X per tonne) and Japan ($X per tonne) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico, while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform