Aluminium bars, rods and profiles market in Romania

Earlier Report Observations

The Romanian market for aluminium bars, rods and profiles expanded consistently from 2018 to 2024, with physical volume growing from 23 450 tons to 58 502 tons. The market's foundation has been supported since 2018 by the presence of ALRO SA, a major vertically integrated producer covering the process from bauxite processing to finished products like primary aluminium bars and alloys.

Growth accelerated in the 2023-2024 period. In 2023, key market player Alro engaged in industry fairs and adapted its operations to shifts in energy and raw material availability and cost, maintaining its market position amid global aluminium supply and demand dynamics. The following year, Alro Slatina reported a 32% surge in primary aluminium output in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, directly contributing to the rise in national production volumes. Furthermore, demand for construction materials was bolstered by major projects financed through the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR), indirectly driving consumption of aluminium profiles for windows and facades.

Concurrently, rising raw material and energy costs in 2024 increased input prices for the industry. Market trends also shifted towards sustainability and energy efficiency in architectural systems, with groups like Alumil developing advanced recycling technologies, supporting demand for higher-performance aluminium profiles.

Production aluminium bars, rods and profiles in Romania

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2018, Romania produced 51 018 tonnes of aluminium bars, rods and profiles, representing a 1.6% decrease compared to the previous year.

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

Exports aluminium bars, rods and profiles from Romania

Exports in kind, t

After two consecutive years of decline, Romania's exports of aluminium bars, rods and profiles rebounded in 2020. The country exported 60 202 tonnes that year, marking a 10.3% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 14.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -5.2%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 54 596 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 19.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three key markets—Germany, Austria, and the Netherlands—collectively accounted for 50.2% of Romania's total exports of aluminium bars, rods and profiles in volume terms.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Romania's exports of aluminium bars, rods and profiles in value terms remained nearly unchanged year-over-year, reaching 202.4 million US dollars. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 12.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -4.5%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 249.9 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 7.6%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 19.0%.

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

During 2017-2020, Romania's exports of aluminium bars, rods and profiles in value terms were distributed across numerous markets. Germany, Austria, and France together accounted for 48.3% of total flows, with Germany alone representing 31.5%, Austria 8.5%, and France 8.3%.

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

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

Imports aluminium bars, rods and profiles to Romania

Imports in kind, t

Romania's imports of aluminium bars, rods and profiles increased for the second consecutive year in 2020, reaching 43 767 tonnes—a 9.2% rise from 2019. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 40 028 tonnes, which also experienced the largest decline of 6.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Romania's imports of aluminium bars, rods and profiles in volume terms came from a diverse range of partner countries. Germany, Turkey, and Greece together accounted for 39.7% of total flows, with Germany representing 16.5%, Turkey 12.5%, and Greece 10.7%.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Romania's imports of aluminium bars, rods and profiles in value terms declined for the second consecutive year in 2020, totaling 164.5 million US dollars—a 9.8% decrease year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 12%, with a compound annual growth rate of -4.2%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 199.4 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 6.7%.

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

The structure of Romania's imports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 reflects a diversified set of partners. Germany, Turkey, and Greece jointly accounted for 41.8% of total flows, with Germany representing 19.8%, Turkey 12.0%, and Greece 9.9%. The remaining 58.2% was distributed among numerous smaller markets.

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

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