The aluminium market in Italy

Aluminum is a metallic chemical element, identified by the symbol Al and atomic number 13, belonging to the light metal group. it is characterized by a silvery color, remarkable lightness, high corrosion resistance due to the formation of a thin protective oxide layer, and excellent thermal and electrical conductivity. Extremely ductile and malleable, it is easily machined into various formats, such as sheets, foils, and complex structures. Aluminum is almost infinitely recyclable with very low energy consumption compared to initial production.

The value of the global aluminum market shows steady growth, rising from $249.83 billion in 2024 to $358.42 billion in 2030, an increase of 43.5 percent over the period at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.20 percent.In 2024, Asia Pacific dominates the value of the global aluminum market with a 64.2 percent share, reflecting the region's central role in the metal's production and consumption. Europe contributes 14.2 percent, while the rest of the world accounts for 21.6 percent.

The value of the European aluminum market grows steadily from 2024 to 2030, from $34.18 billion to $46.33 billion, an overall increase of 35.5 percent. This increase reflects continued demand, likely driven by the automotive, construction, and technology industries, which are increasingly adopting aluminum for its lightweight and sustainable characteristics.

Between 2018 and 2023, the turnover of Italian aluminum manufacturing companies has been fluctuating. After a 16.6 percent decline between 2018 and 2020, the industry experienced a significant recovery in 2021, with a 59.8 percent increase. It peaked in 2022, growing 114.6 percent over 2020, but declined 32.2 percent in 2023. While The value of production showed an overall growth of 16.5 percent. The Italian aluminum production market is a cyclical and resilient sector, characterized by a strong sensitivity to global economic fluctuations and a dependence on industrial demand from leading sectors such as construction, automotive, and energy. The market has been fluctuating: between 2018 and 2020, the number of companies declined by 18.3 percent, but in 2023 it rebounded 24.1 percent from the previous year. Meanwhile, the number of employees grew steadily by 17.8 percent, showing resilience and adaptation, as well as a gradual strengthening of the workforce at times of expansion.