Al structures and parts excluding doors, windows, frames and thresholds market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The German market for aluminium reservoirs and tanks contracted sharply from 2018 to 2020, with its total value dropping by over 45% from 84.6 million dollars to 46.2 million dollars. The most pronounced decline of 34% occurred in 2019.

A sustained recovery commenced in 2021, with market size growing 16% to 53.4 million dollars. It then surged by 48% in 2022 to reach 79.2 million dollars, eventually stabilizing at 82.3 million dollars by 2024, close to its pre-contraction level.

Production aluminium reservoirs and tanks with capacity >300 l in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Germany's production of aluminum structures and parts, excluding doors, windows, frames, and thresholds, has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, the output was valued at 74.2 million US dollars, remaining broadly stable compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 35.2%, which translates to an annualized decline of 13.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Germany's production volume of aluminum structures and parts, excluding doors, windows, frames, and thresholds, has decreased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Germany produced 7,330 tonnes, marking a slight decline of 2.4% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production dropped by 32.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -12.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports aluminium reservoirs and tanks with capacity >300 l from Germany

Exports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable trend during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 at 1,683 tonnes and peaked in 2020 at 3,488 tonnes, representing a 2.1-fold variation. In 2020, exports increased by 71.8% compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 44.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, China, Russia, and Poland were the largest buyers of aluminum structures and parts, excluding doors, windows, frames, and thresholds, from Germany. China accounted for 15.7% of exports in kind, Russia for 10.5%, and Poland for 9.2%. However, their combined share was only 35.4% of total exports, indicating a diversified country structure.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

Germany's exports of aluminum structures and parts, excluding doors, windows, frames, and thresholds, have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 35,766 thousand US dollars, up 17.8% from the prior year. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 14.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -5.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 22,726 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline of 45.5% that year. The largest increase occurred in 2019, at 33.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Russia, Austria, and Poland were the top buyers of aluminum structures and parts, excluding doors, windows, frames, and thresholds, from Germany in value terms. Russia contributed 13.0% of exports, Austria 8.5%, and Poland 8.0%. Together, they made up 29.5% of total exports, reflecting a diversified country structure.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Germany in value, 2017-2020

Imports aluminium reservoirs and tanks with capacity >300 l to Germany

Imports in kind, t

Germany's imports of aluminum structures and parts, excluding doors, windows, frames, and thresholds, have declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports amounted to 549 tonnes, a solid decrease of 25.0% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 14.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -5.2%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 879 tonnes, with the largest increase of 36.2% that year.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, the United States, and Romania were the main sources for imports in kind of aluminum structures and parts, excluding doors, windows, frames, and thresholds. Italy accounted for 35.4% of imports, the United States for 12.1%, and Romania for 12.0%. Together, they represented 59.5% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited volatility during these years. From 2018 to 2020, there was a peak-to-trough amplitude of 2.2 times. In 2020, imports totaled 7,831 thousand US dollars, a decrease of 33.1% compared to the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 16,916 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase of 101.3% that year.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, the United States, Italy, and Romania were the primary markets for imports in value terms of aluminum structures and parts, excluding doors, windows, frames, and thresholds. The United States accounted for 30.1% of imports, Italy for 19.6%, and Romania for 13.2%. Collectively, they made up 62.8% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Germany in value, 2017-2020