Aluminium household articles market in Spain

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2021, imports of aluminium household articles into Spain remained relatively steady, averaging around 23 000 t per year, while exports varied between 4 200 t and 6 300 t. In 2021, imports jumped to 30 577 t and exports rose to 14 137 t, significantly altering the trade balance.

Market size data from 2022 onward shows a volume of 19 889 t in 2022, which fell to 17 027 t in 2023 before recovering to 21 648 t in 2024. In value terms, the market mirrored this trend, declining from $140.7 million to $104.7 million and then rebounding to $129.4 million. The recovery in 2024 was driven by a growing consumer preference for high-performance, durable aluminium household articles made from recycled aluminium, alongside increased demand for aluminium from sectors such as construction and home goods. Domestic production remained limited, ranging from 279 t to 428 t during the period.

Production aluminium household articles in Spain

According to Faostat, there is no production of aluminium household articles in Spain.

Exports aluminium household articles from Spain

Exports in kind, t

In 2019, Spain's exports of aluminium household articles reached their lowest point at 4 263 tonnes. The following year, in 2020, exports increased to 4 685 tonnes, marking a 9.9% rise compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 8.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.9%. The peak was recorded in 2018 at 6 324 tonnes, which represented a significant 47.0% increase from the previous year. However, in 2019, exports saw the largest decline of 32.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Portugal, France, and Italy were the main buyers of aluminium household articles from Spain. Portugal accounted for 32.8% of exports in kind, France for 19.5%, and Italy for 11.5%. Together, these three countries made up 63.8% of Spain's total exports in this category.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2019, Spain's exports of aluminium household articles in value terms hit a low of 33.2 million US dollars. By 2020, exports had risen to 36.0 million US dollars, showing a modest increase of 8.2% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 4.8%, with an annualized rate of 1.6%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 36.8 million US dollars, while 2019 saw the largest decline of 9.8%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Portugal, France, and Italy remained the top destinations for Spain's aluminium household articles exports in value terms. Portugal held a 23.8% share, France 20.2%, and Italy 16.0%. Combined, these three countries represented 60.0% of the total export value.

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

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

Imports aluminium household articles to Spain

Imports in kind, t

Spain's imports of aluminium household articles declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports amounted to 21 142 tonnes, down 9.4% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 2.2%, with an annualized decline of 0.7%. The peak was in 2018 at 23 361 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 8.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China was the dominant source for Spain's imports of aluminium household articles in kind, accounting for 78.1% of total imports. All other countries together made up the remaining share.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

For the second consecutive year, Spain's imports of aluminium household articles in value terms fell. In 2020, imports totalled 127.0 million US dollars, a slight decrease of 6.9% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports dropped by 4.3%, with an annualized rate of decline of 1.5%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 139.5 million US dollars, which also experienced the largest increase of 5.1%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, China clearly dominated Spain's imports of aluminium household articles in value terms, capturing 73.3% of the total. Other countries each held much smaller shares in comparison.

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

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