Key Market Indicators
Sales of aluminium in Germany are expected to reach €16 billion by 2026, up from €15.4 billion in 2021. This growth is estimated to be 0.8% annually on average. Since 2013, German aluminium sales have risen 2.3% every year. Spain, Norway and Italy rank second, third and fourth, respectively. Imports of aluminium into Germany are set to hit $20.8 billion by 2026 from $19 billion in 2021, with an average year-on-year growth rate of 1.5%. Since 1996, German demand for aluminium has increased by 4.8% annually. In 2021, the United States overtook Germany as the top importer, with $19 billion worth of aluminium. Germany, Japan and France ranked second, third and fourth, respectively. Exports of aluminium from Germany are expected to reach $19.3 billion by 2026 from $17.8 billion in 2021, with an average year-on-year growth rate of 1.3%. Since 1996, German exports of aluminium have risen 4% annually. In 2021, China overtook Germany as the largest exporter, with $17.8 billion worth of aluminium. Germany, the United States and Canada came in second, third and fourth, respectively.
