Malta: Aluminium Bar Market 2020

Aluminium Bar Market Size in Malta

The revenue of the aluminium bar market in Malta amounted to $X in 2018, going down by -X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, aluminium bar consumption continues to indicate an abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. Malta aluminium bar consumption peaked at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, consumption failed to regain its momentum.

Aluminium Bar Exports

Exports from Malta

In 2018, the amount of aluminium bars, rods and profiles exported from Malta stood at X tons, going down by -X% against the previous year. Overall, aluminium bar exports continue to indicate a deep deduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, aluminium bar exports reached their peak figure at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, aluminium bar exports stood at $X in 2018. In general, aluminium bar exports continue to indicate an abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, aluminium bar exports reached their maximum at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2018, China (X tons) and Mozambique (X tons) were the main exporters of aluminium bars, rods and profilesacross the globe, together generating X% of total exports. Germany (X tons) occupied a X% share (based on tons) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Spain (X%) and Italy (X%). Turkey (X tons), the U.S. (X tons), Austria (X tons), Greece (X tons), Belgium (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Malaysia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Mozambique (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Germany ($X) and Mozambique ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2018, together accounting for X% of total exports.

Mozambique (+X% per year) experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, among the main exporting countries over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the aluminium bar export price in Malta amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price indicated a modest expansion from 2007 to 2018: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, aluminium bar export price increased by +X% against 2014 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X% year-to-year. Malta export price peaked in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the near future.

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

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

Aluminium Bar Imports

Imports into Malta

In 2018, the aluminium bar imports into Malta stood at X tons, declining by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, aluminium bar imports continue to indicate a measured drop. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Malta imports peaked at X tons in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, aluminium bar imports stood at $X in 2018. Overall, aluminium bar imports continue to indicate an abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Malta imports peaked at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2018, Germany (X tons), distantly followed by France (X tons) and the U.S. (X tons) represented the largest importers of aluminium bars, rods and profiles, together achieving X% of total imports. The UK (X tons), Spain (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Mexico (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Vietnam (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Austria (X tons) occupied a little share of total imports.

Imports into Germany increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018. At the same time, Vietnam (+X%), Spain (+X%), Mexico (+X%), Poland (+X%), the Czech Republic (+X%) and Austria (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Vietnam emerged as the fastest-growing importer in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. The U.S., France, the Netherlands, the UK and Belgium experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of Germany (+X p.p.), Vietnam (+X p.p.), Spain (+X p.p.) and Mexico (+X p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest aluminium bar importing markets into Malta were Germany ($X), France ($X) and the U.S. ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. The UK, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Poland, Mexico, Belgium, Austria, Spain, Vietnam and Malta lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X Nam recorded the highest growth rate of imports, among the main importing countries over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the aluminium bar import price in Malta amounted to $X per ton, coming down by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the aluminium bar import price continues to indicate a temperate setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the import prices for aluminium bars, rods and profiles reached their maximum at $X per ton in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, import prices failed to regain their momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while Vietnam ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform