Aluminium bars, rods and profiles market in Austria

Earlier Report Observations

The Austrian market for aluminium bars, rods and profiles began the 2018-2024 period with a volume of 58.4 thousand tons. That year, European production grew by 7.6%, fueled by higher demand and industry investment, setting a positive tone. The market saw a minor contraction to 56.2 thousand tons in 2019 before increasing to 67.1 thousand tons in 2020.

The market expanded sharply in 2021 to 79.0 thousand tons, with its value more than doubling to 535.2 million US dollars. This surge coincided with a reported 16% recovery in European aluminium profile production. Growth continued into 2022, reaching a peak volume of 83.5 thousand tons and a value of 676.9 million US dollars, before moderating to 79.3 thousand tons and 612.5 million US dollars in 2023.

European market dynamics in 2024 highlighted a production rebound of 26% and an 11% rise in consumption, though imports and exports fell significantly. The EU's evolving regulatory agenda, focused on decarbonization and technological shifts, started to shape the operating environment for the aluminium profile sector across member states including Austria.

Production aluminium bars, rods and profiles in Austria

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Austria's production of aluminium bars, rods and profiles declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 537.9 million US dollars, marking a 6.4% decrease compared to 2019. Production peaked in 2018 at 623.4 million US dollars, with an 8.5% increase that year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, falling by 7.8%. Overall, between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 6.4%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 2.2%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Austria's production of aluminium bars, rods and profiles declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 106.1 thousand tonnes, representing a 6.7% contraction compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 12.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -4.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Austria in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Exports aluminium bars, rods and profiles from Austria

Exports in kind, K t

Austria's exports of aluminium bars, rods and profiles declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, export volume reached 123.0 thousand tonnes, which is 7.2% lower than the previous year. Exports peaked in 2018 at 139.0 thousand tonnes, with no significant change recorded that year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 11.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 4.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Switzerland, and the Netherlands were the main destinations for Austria's exports of aluminium bars, rods and profiles in volume terms. Germany accounted for 62.2% of exports, Switzerland for 6.9%, and the Netherlands for 4.6%, together representing 73.7% of total export volumes.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Austria's exports of aluminium bars, rods and profiles declined for the second consecutive year in value terms. In 2020, exports were valued at 539.0 million US dollars, an 8.1% decrease compared to 2019. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 645.9 million US dollars, with a 13.5% increase that year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, falling by 9.2%. Overall, between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 5.3%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 1.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Switzerland, and Czechia formed the main cluster of markets for Austria's exports of aluminium bars, rods and profiles in value terms. Germany accounted for 59.4% of exports, Switzerland for 7.2%, and Czechia for 4.4%, together representing 71.1% of total export value.

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

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

Imports aluminium bars, rods and profiles to Austria

Imports in kind, K t

Austria's imports of aluminium bars, rods and profiles increased in 2020, reaching 83.9 thousand tonnes, a 12.0% rise from the previous year. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 75.0 thousand tonnes, with a 6.7% decline that year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 5.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Italy, and Turkey were the primary sources for Austria's imports of aluminium bars, rods and profiles in volume terms, together accounting for 60.0% of total import volumes.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Austria's imports of aluminium bars, rods and profiles increased in 2020, with shipments valued at 347.6 million US dollars, a 3.5% rise from the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 336.0 million US dollars, with a 4.0% decline that year. The highest value occurred in 2018 at 350.0 million US dollars, with a 3.6% increase that year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 2.9%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 1.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Italy, and Turkey continued to be the leading suppliers of aluminium bars, rods and profiles to Austria in value terms. Germany accounted for 38.7% of imports, Italy for 11.1%, and Turkey for 10.8%, together representing 60.5% of total import value.

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

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