Aluminium bars, rods and profiles market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The German market for aluminium bars, rods and profiles contracted from 760 thousand tons in 2018 to 630 thousand tons in 2020.

Market volume rebounded sharply to 793 thousand tons in 2021 and reached 802 thousand tons in 2022. This growth was primarily driven by increasing demand for lightweight materials in the automotive and aerospace industries, alongside innovations in building-integrated electronics and a trend towards industrial automation. Advances in processing technology and a growing preference for aluminium due to its corrosion resistance further supported the expansion.

By 2024, the market volume had fallen to 628 thousand tons. Global supply chain disruptions and raw material price volatility impacted availability and costs, offsetting the underlying demand from key sectors such as automotive manufacturing.

Production aluminium bars, rods and profiles in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Germany's production of aluminium bars, rods and profiles has declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 2 095 million US dollars, marking an 8.8% decrease compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 14.2%, with an average annual decline of 5.0%. The highest production value was recorded in 2018 at 2 629 million US dollars, which saw a 7.7% increase that year. The largest drop occurred in 2019, with a 12.6% decrease.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Germany's production of aluminium bars, rods and profiles has now declined for three consecutive years. In 2020, the country produced 436.7 thousand tonnes, which represents an 8.3% reduction from the previous year. Over the four-year span from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 19.3%, translating to an average annual decline of 6.9%.

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

Exports aluminium bars, rods and profiles from Germany

Exports in kind, K t

Germany's exports of aluminium bars, rods and profiles have fallen for the second year running. In 2020, the country exported 296.6 thousand tonnes, showing a modest 2.3% decrease compared to 2019. The peak export volume was in 2018 at 313.5 thousand tonnes, which saw a 5.2% increase that year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, with a 3.2% drop.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany's exports of aluminium bars, rods and profiles were not heavily concentrated among a few partners. The top three destinations—Austria with 12.2% of exports, the Netherlands with 9.7%, and France with 8.1%—together accounted for just 30.0% of total export volumes.

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, M $ US

Germany's export value of aluminium bars, rods and profiles has decreased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 1 764 million US dollars, reflecting a moderate 4.2% year-over-year decline. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 1 964 million US dollars, which experienced a 12.2% increase that year. The largest decrease occurred in 2019, with a 6.2% drop.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany's export market for aluminium bars, rods and profiles in value terms was quite diverse. The leading partners—Austria with 10.7% of export value, France with 8.8%, and the Netherlands with 8.6%—collectively represented only 28.1% of total export flows.

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 bars, rods and profiles to Germany

Imports in kind, K t

Germany's imports of aluminium bars, rods and profiles have declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports stood at 490.2 thousand tonnes, showing a limited 7.1% reduction from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 7%, equivalent to an average annual decline of 2.4%. The highest import volume was in 2018 at 548.1 thousand tonnes, which saw a 4.0% increase that year.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany's imports of aluminium bars, rods and profiles in volume terms relied on a wide range of supplier countries. The top three sources—Austria with 14.0% of imports, Italy with 12.3%, and Slovenia with 7.2%—together made up just 33.5% 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, M $ US

Germany's import value of aluminium bars, rods and profiles has fallen for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 1 928 million US dollars, indicating a gradual 6.5% decrease compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports declined by 4.8%, which averages out to a 1.6% annual drop. The peak import value was in 2018 at 2 258 million US dollars, which experienced an 11.5% increase that year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with an 8.7% decrease.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany's imports of aluminium bars, rods and profiles in value terms came from a broad set of markets. The leading suppliers—Austria with 13.7% of import value, Italy with 11.9%, and Turkey with 7.8%—together accounted for only 33.5% of total import value. The remaining 66.5% was distributed among numerous smaller destinations.

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

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