Europe braces for a 123% surge in flat-rolled aluminium demand — what will fill the gap left by China after anti-dumping duties?
A wave of demand is sweeping through Europe’s aluminium flat-rolled products sector, and this pace of growth is anticipated to reshape the entire market. Flat-roll products (excluding foil) have climbed from 3.95 million tonnes in 2020 to a projected 5.94 million tonnes in 2025. That’s a 50.38 per cent jump in just five years. And this is only the starting point. By 2032, consumption is expected to rise by around 123.3 per cent a surge tied from sustainability targets to changes in manufacturing techniques and the pressure to cut carbon emissions.
The plates segment has been following the same upward path. In 2020, it stood at 580 thousand tonnes. By 2025, the figure is expected to reach 856 thousand tonnes — a 47.6 per cent increase. Looking further ahead to 2032, consumption is projected to stand 112.1 per cent higher than in 2020. To explore the exact numbers, refer to the full report : Aluminium Flat Rolled Products: Insights & Forecast to 2030.
This growth is being pulled forward by sectors that can’t compromise on performance: aerospace, rail, renewable energy projects and industrial equipment. They all rely heavily on materials that are lightweight yet tough enough to withstand demanding environments.
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