Aluminium tubes and pipes market in Spain

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, the Spanish aluminium tubes and pipes market contracted significantly in both physical and value terms. Market volume fell from 8 192 t to 5 161 t, while its value dropped from 39.5 mn USD to 23.5 mn USD. The sharpest decline occurred in 2020, with volume down 24% and value down 29% from the previous year.

After 2021, the market showed signs of stabilization and partial recovery. By 2023, the market value had increased to 27.1 mn USD, even as physical volume continued to decline to 4 478 t. In 2024, physical volume rebounded by 18% to 5 296 t, though the market value experienced a slight decrease to 26.1 mn USD, indicating shifts in pricing or product mix.

Production aluminium tubes and pipes in Spain

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Spain's production of aluminium tubes and pipes declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 8 050 thousand US dollars, marking a significant 15.1% drop compared to 2019. Production peaked in 2018 at 9 590 thousand US dollars, which represented a 1.0% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, overall production decreased by 15.2%, with an average annual decline of 5.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Spain in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2020, Spain produced 1 545 tonnes of aluminium tubes and pipes, which was 13.6% lower than in 2019. Production reached its highest point in 2019 at 1 789 tonnes, showing a 4.0% increase from the year before. From 2017 to 2020, total production fell by 11.5%, translating to an average annual decrease of 4.0%.

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

Exports aluminium tubes and pipes from Spain

Exports in kind, t

Spain's exports of aluminium tubes and pipes grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country exported 3 602 tonnes, a modest 6.2% rise compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 26%, with an average annual growth rate of 8.0%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Spain's aluminium tubes and pipes exports were distributed across numerous markets. Portugal accounted for 16.2% of exports by volume, France for 16.0%, and the United States for 12.0%. Together, these three countries represented 44.3% of total export flows.

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, K $ US

After increasing for two years, Spain's aluminium tubes and pipes exports declined in value. In 2020, export value stood at 27 298 thousand US dollars, down 1.3% year-over-year. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 27 656 thousand US dollars, which saw a substantial 34.3% increase from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, overall export value rose by 65.4%, with an average annual growth of 18.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Spain's aluminium tubes and pipes exports in value terms were not heavily concentrated on a few key markets. France accounted for 15.5% of export value, the United States for 12.9%, and Portugal for 10.7%. Combined, these three countries made up 39.1% of total export flows.

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 tubes and pipes to Spain

Imports in kind, t

Spain's imports of aluminium tubes and pipes fell for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports totaled 7 897 tonnes, a 15.2% decrease compared to the previous year. Imports peaked in 2018 at 9 407 tonnes, which was a sharp 26.1% increase from 2017. Over the 2017-2020 period, overall imports grew by 5.8%, with an average annual increase of 1.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Portugal, South Africa, and Italy remained the main suppliers of aluminium tubes and pipes to Spain by volume. Portugal accounted for 19.1% of imports, South Africa for 17.6%, and Italy for 16.6%. Together, these three countries formed 53.3% of total import volume.

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, K $ US

After rising for two years, Spain's aluminium tubes and pipes imports declined in value. In 2020, import value was 43 867 thousand US dollars, a 17.1% drop year-over-year. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 52 891 thousand US dollars, following a 39.2% increase in 2018. Over the 2017-2020 period, overall import value increased by 21%, with an average annual growth rate of 6.6%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Spain's aluminium tubes and pipes imports in value terms came from a wide range of partners. South Africa accounted for 17.7% of import value, Portugal for 14.5%, and Italy for 12.9%. Together, these three countries represented 45.2% of total import flows, while the remaining 54.8% came from many other countries.

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

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