Netherlands: Aluminium Market Overview 2020

Aluminium Market Size in the Netherlands

The revenue of the aluminium market in the Netherlands amounted to $X in 2018, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, aluminium consumption, however, continues to indicate a deep decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. The Netherlands aluminium consumption peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, consumption failed to regain its momentum.

Aluminium Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, aluminium production amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, aluminium production, however, continues to indicate a drastic reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when production volume increased by X% y-o-y. The Netherlands aluminium production peaked at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, production failed to regain its momentum.

Aluminium Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2018, the aluminium exports from the Netherlands amounted to X tonnes, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the total exports indicated a slight increase from 2007 to 2018: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, aluminium exports decreased by -X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, aluminium exports reached their maximum at X tonnes in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, aluminium exports amounted to $X in 2018. Overall, the total exports indicated a moderate expansion from 2007 to 2018: its value 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 exports increased by +X% against 2014 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, aluminium exports reached their maximum in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

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. It was distantly followed by India (X tonnes), Australia (X tonnes), Norway (X tonnes) and Malaysia (X tonnes), together comprising a X% share of total exports. Iceland (X tonnes), the U.S. (X tonnes), Qatar (X tonnes), China (X tonnes) and Mozambique (X tonnes) 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 Malaysia, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Canada ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Russia ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2018, with a combined X% share of total exports. India, Australia, Norway, Malaysia, the Netherlands, Iceland, the U.S., Qatar, Mozambique and China lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X the main exporting countries, Malaysia experienced the highest growth rate of exports, over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the aluminium export price in the Netherlands amounted to $X per tonne, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven years, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 when the export price increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, the export prices for aluminium reached 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 Norway, while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Aluminium Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

Aluminium imports into the Netherlands stood at X tonnes in 2018, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, aluminium imports continue to indicate a modest increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. The Netherlands imports peaked in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

In value terms, aluminium imports totaled $X in 2018. In general, aluminium imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, aluminium imports reached their maximum at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2018, the U.S. (X tonnes), distantly followed by Japan (X tonnes), Germany (X tonnes), South Korea (X tonnes) and Italy (X tonnes) represented the major importers of aluminium, together generating X% of total imports. The following importers - Turkey (X tonnes), Mexico (X tonnes), Thailand (X tonnes), Poland (X tonnes), Malaysia (X tonnes), Taiwan, Chinese (X tonnes) and Spain (X tonnes) - together made up X% of total imports.

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

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value in the U.S. totaled +X%. 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

The aluminium import price in the Netherlands stood at $X per tonne in 2018, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the aluminium import price, however, continues to indicate a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The Netherlands import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2018, import prices stood at a somewhat 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