+107 % change
Extra-EU imports of CN 76012080 were up 107% in 2025 compared with 2020 (€1.36 billion), calculated from Eurostat values.
Eurostat406.2 EUR million
EU exports of CN 76012080 to countries outside the EU were worth €406.2 million in 2025.
Eurostat4.01 EUR billion
Trade between EU member states in CN 76012080 (intra-EU arrivals) came to €4.01 billion in 2025.
EurostatSource: Eurostat
Why this market is moving now
- Extra-EU import value moved +107% from 2020 to 2025, a direct read on EU demand for sourced supply.
- Supply is concentrated: one country provided a large share of extra-EU imports in 2025.
- US employment in the core industry shifted +13% since 2020.
What this market covers
Aluminium sheet, extrusions and castings used in vehicle bodies, wheels and engines to cut weight. Carmakers and parts suppliers buy them.
Typical segments
- Body sheet
- Extrusions
- Castings
- Wheels
Who buys
- Car makers
- Parts suppliers
- Electric vehicle makers
Largest non-EU suppliers to the EU
| Country | Import value |
|---|---|
| Norway | 1,193.6 EUR million |
| Iceland | 333.2 EUR million |
| Bahrain | 287.8 EUR million |
| United Arab Emirates | 253.9 EUR million |
| Russian Federation | 242.2 EUR million |
| United Kingdom | 94.8 EUR million |
Key figures
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| Figure | Value | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| The EU imported €2.81 billion of products under CN code 76012080 (Unwrought aluminium alloys) from outside the EU in 2025. | 2.81 EUR billion | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Extra-EU imports of CN 76012080 were up 107% in 2025 compared with 2020 (€1.36 billion), calculated from Eurostat values. | +107 % change | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 76012080 to countries outside the EU were worth €406.2 million in 2025. | 406.2 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Trade between EU member states in CN 76012080 (intra-EU arrivals) came to €4.01 billion in 2025. | 4.01 EUR billion | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Norway was the largest non-EU supplier of CN 76012080 to the EU in 2025, with €1.19 billion, or 42% of extra-EU imports. | 1.19 EUR billion | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 76012080 to the United States were €11.2 million in 2025. | 11.2 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The average value of extra-EU imports of CN 76012080 was €2.63 per kilogram in 2025, calculated from Eurostat value and weight. | 2.63 EUR per kg | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Italy was the largest EU exporter of CN 76012080 to non-EU countries in 2025, at €131.0 million. | 131.0 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The EU had 1,200 enterprises in NACE class C2442 (Aluminium production) in 2023. | 1,200 enterprises | 2023 | Eurostat |
| EU enterprises in NACE class C2442 had net turnover of €65.00 billion in 2023. | 65.00 EUR billion | 2023 | Eurostat |
| NACE class C2442 employed 119,094 people across the EU in 2023. | 119,094 persons employed | 2023 | Eurostat |
| The US had 194 private establishments in NAICS 331315 (Aluminum sheet, plate, and foil manufacturing) in 2025. | 194 establishments | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| NAICS 331315 employed an average of 18,409 people in US private industry in 2025. | 18,409 jobs | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| US employment in NAICS 331315 changed by +13% between 2020 (16,347 jobs) and 2025, calculated from BLS figures. | +13 % change | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| Average annual pay in US NAICS 331315 was $107,693 in 2025. | 107,693 USD per year | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
What the full report covers
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Executive summary
The answer on two pages: size, growth and what drives it.
- 2
Market size and outlook
History, the current year and a five-year view with base, low and high cases.
- 3
Segments and regions
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- 4
Company profiles
The main players, how they compete and where they are investing.
- 5
Data and method
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The answer in one page: size, direction and what moves it - 02Market definition and scope
What is in and out of the European Union market - 03Market size, 2021 to 2025
Historical series and growth rates - 04Outlook to 2031
Base, low and high scenarios with stated assumptions - 05Rules, policy and deadlines
Regulation and programmes that change demand - 06Drivers and barriers
What accelerates or slows adoption, by customer segment - 07Prices, costs and margins
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Frequently asked questions
How big is the EU automotive aluminum market?
There is no single official market total. Eurostat trade data shows the EU imported €2.81 billion of goods under CN 76012080 from outside the EU in 2025 and exported €406.2 million.
Where does the EU import automotive aluminum from?
Norway was the largest non-EU supplier in 2025. The next largest were Iceland, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates.
What is the average import price of automotive aluminum in the EU?
Dividing Eurostat import value by weight gives about €2.63 per kilogram for CN 76012080 in 2025.
Which EU countries export the most automotive aluminum?
Italy led EU exports to non-EU countries in 2025, followed by Spain, Germany.
How many US companies are in the automotive aluminum industry?
BLS counts 194 private establishments in NAICS 331315 (Aluminum sheet, plate, and foil manufacturing), the closest official industry.
How many EU companies are in the automotive aluminum industry?
Eurostat counts 1,200 enterprises in NACE class C2442 (Aluminium production).
Sources and method
The figures on this page come from the public sources listed below. Read how we work.
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 76012080, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 2810104213
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 76012080, flow import, 2020 VALUE_IN_EUROS 1355944769; 2025 VALUE_IN_EUROS 2810104213
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 76012080, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 406205237
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 76012080, partner INT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 4006505645
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 76012080, partner NO, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 1193567383
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 76012080, partner US, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 11217634
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 76012080, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 2810104213, QUANTITY_IN_100KG 10690101
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter IT, product 76012080, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 131016748
- Eurostat: Enterprises by detailed NACE Rev. 2 activity and special aggregates (sbs_ovw_act) (2026-11-04)
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C2442, indic_sbs ENT_NR, 2023, 1200
- Eurostat: Enterprises by detailed NACE Rev. 2 activity and special aggregates (sbs_ovw_act) (2026-11-04)
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C2442, indic_sbs NETTUR_MEUR, 2023, 64996
- Eurostat: Enterprises by detailed NACE Rev. 2 activity and special aggregates (sbs_ovw_act) (2026-11-04)
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C2442, indic_sbs EMP_NR, 2023, 119094
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 331315, 2025 (2026-11-04)
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 331315, annual_avg_estabs 194
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 331315, 2025 (2026-11-04)
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 331315, annual_avg_emplvl 18409
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 331315, 2025 (2026-11-04)
QCEW 2020 annual_avg_emplvl 16347; 2025 annual_avg_emplvl 18409
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 331315, 2025 (2026-11-04)
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 331315, avg_annual_pay 107693
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