Poland: Aluminium Market Overview 2021

Aluminium Market Size in Poland

After four years of growth, the Polish aluminium market decreased by -X% to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, consumption saw a pronounced expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2018, and then reduced in the following year.

Aluminium Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2019, shipments abroad of aluminium decreased by -X% to X tonnes for the first time since 2016, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, exports, however, posted strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2018, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, aluminium exports fell significantly to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at $X in 2018, and then declined markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tonnes), the Czech Republic (X tonnes) and Hungary (X tonnes) were the main destinations of aluminium exports from Poland, together accounting for X% of total exports.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Hungary, while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for aluminium exported from Poland were Germany ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Hungary ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.

Hungary saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average aluminium export price amounted to $X per tonne, falling by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2019, export prices failed to regain the momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2019, the highest prices were recorded for prices to the Netherlands ($X per tonne) and Hungary ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Austria ($X per tonne) and Slovakia ($X per tonne) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hungary, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Aluminium Imports

Imports into Poland

After six years of growth, overseas purchases of aluminium decreased by -X% to X tonnes in 2019. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2018, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

In value terms, aluminium imports declined to $X in 2019. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a notable expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2018, and then dropped in the following year.

Imports by Country

Norway (X tonnes), Russia (X tonnes) and Germany (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of aluminium imports to Poland, together comprising X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Iceland, the United Arab Emirates, Sweden, Mozambique, Slovakia, Bahrain, the Netherlands and India, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by India (+X% per year), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Norway ($X), Russia ($X) and Germany ($X) were the largest aluminium suppliers to Poland, together comprising X% of total imports. Iceland, the United Arab Emirates, Sweden, Mozambique, Slovakia, Bahrain, the Netherlands and India lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X (+X% per year) saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the average aluminium import price amounted to $X per tonne, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2019, the highest prices were recorded for prices from Germany ($X per tonne) and Slovakia ($X per tonne), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per tonne) and Russia ($X per tonne) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for aluminium in the world?

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China (36M tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of aluminium consumption, accounting for 53% of total volume. Moreover, aluminium consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the U.S. (4.2M tonnes), ninefold. India (2.8M tonnes) ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 4.1% share.

What are the largest producers of aluminium in the world?

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China (36M tonnes) remains the largest aluminium producing country worldwide, comprising approx. 55% of total volume. Moreover, aluminium production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India (4.5M tonnes), eightfold. Russia (3.6M tonnes) ranked third in terms of total production with a 5.4% share.

What are the leading suppliers of aluminium to Poland?

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In value terms, the largest aluminium suppliers to Poland were Norway ($404M), Russia ($322M) and Germany ($171M), with a combined 60% share of total imports. Iceland, the United Arab Emirates, Sweden, Mozambique, Slovakia, Bahrain, the Netherlands and India lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 31%.

What are the leading importers of aluminium from Poland?

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In value terms, Germany ($155M), the Czech Republic ($138M) and Hungary ($32M) appeared to be the largest markets for aluminium exported from Poland worldwide, with a combined 70% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for aluminium in Poland?

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The average aluminium export price stood at $1,850 per tonne in 2019, with a decrease of -15.3% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for aluminium in Poland?

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In 2019, the average aluminium import price amounted to $2,128 per tonne, shrinking by -12.4% against the previous year.