Aluminium Rolling, Drawing and Extruding in Australia - Market Research Report (2013-2028)
Melbourne, Australia
Last Updated: July 2023
ANZSIC C2142Revenue
$1.1bn
Past 5-Year Growth
Profit
$XX.Xm
Employees
2,125
Businesses
74
Wages
$XXX.Xm
Aluminium Rolling, Drawing and Extruding in Australia industry analysis
Operators in the Aluminium Rolling, Drawing and Extruding industry have faced challenges over the past five years. The industry has increasingly relied on export markets to maintain as construction and automotive manufacturing activity has declined, and strong input cost pressures downstream have encouraged more Australian firms to move to cheaper imports. This shift has been challenged by collapsing demand in China, with firms forced to cast a wider net across a multitude of new and emerging Asian markets. Operators have shifted production towards customised, high-margin aluminium extrusions, to help combat the proliferation of cheaper foreign products. Overall, revenue is expected to decline at an annualised 0.1% over the five years through 2023-24, to an estimated $1.1 billion. This includes an anticipated decline of 1.9% in 2023-24.While industry firms have had to shift their customer base increasingly away from Chinese and domestic markets, their underlying sales volumes have remained relatively steady, aside from a highly COVID-19 disrupted 2020-21. The main reason for the high levels of revenue volatility over the five years through 2023-24 has been the shifts in world aluminium prices. These prices have impacted industry profitability and purchase costs, but they have also had strong impacts on revenue as many firms have managed to pass rising input costs downstream. A spike in world aluminium prices over the two years through 2021-22 was the main factor for surging revenue in those years as the volume of sales were actually below pre-pandemic levels. Meanwhile, declines in revenue over the two years through 2023-24 were almost completely driven by weaker aluminium prices, as the volume of products remained steady in those years.Revenue is projected to grow at an annualised 2.4% over the five years through 2028-29, to total an estimated $1.3 billion. Improving conditions in downstream Construction and Motor Vehicle Manufacturing industries are forecast to support demand over the five years to 2028-29. Furthermore, imports are projected to decrease as a share of domestic demand, as international trade of low-cost products continue recovering from worldwide supply chain disruptions. Additionally, industry firms will likely produce more specialised, high-margin and environmentally friendly products with flexible production processes to remain competitive.
Trends and Insights
- Changes in world aluminium prices have driven revenue volatility. Operators have been able to pass on increased costs or savings as world aluminium prices have fluctuated, leading to revenue rising and falling in line with prices.
- Soaring demand for electric vehicles has bolstered demand for aluminium plates and sheets. Electric vehicles use as much as 70% more aluminium than traditional petrol vehicles.
- Eastern states have highest concentrations of aluminium firms. These states have the highest concentrations of construction and manufacturing activity, giving industry firms in these states proximity to key downstream markets.
- Import penetration has risen sharply. Surging input costs across multiple sectors have encouraged firms to preference cheaper imports. Industry firms have redirected an increasing share of their sales to export markets to compensate.
Industry Overview
Market size and recent performance (2013-2028)
Industry revenue has declined at a CAGR of 0.1 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated $1.1bn in 2023.
Trends and Insights
World aluminium price volatility was the main driver of revenue swings
- The industry has experienced a high level of revenue volatility over the five years through 2023-24. This has been mostly driven by volatility in world aluminium prices, with firms partially passing on increased costs or savings to downstream consumers.
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Industry outlook (2024-2029)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
Alternative materials are set to grow in importance
- Innovative new carbon fibre materials pose a lingering threat to the industry over the next five years.
Biggest companies in the Aluminium Rolling, Drawing and Extruding in Australia
| Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue ($m)
2024 |
|---|---|---|
Capral | 619.1 | |
Ullrich Aluminium | 137.8 | |
G James Australia | 129.4 |
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Products & Services Segmentation
Source: IBISWorld
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Aluminium plates and sheets, Aluminium extrusions and Aluminium rods, bars and wire. Aluminium plates and sheets is the largest segment of the Aluminium Rolling, Drawing and Extruding in Australia.
Trends and Insights
Global paint shortage has limited demand for aluminium powders and flakes
- Aluminium powders and flakes are produced by melting aluminium ingots in large gas furnaces. These products have various uses, including as a component in explosives, fireworks, electronics, rocket fuel, adhesives, paints and other chemical applications.
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Competitors
- Electric Cable and Wire Manufacturing in Australia
Complementors
- Alumina Production in Australia
- Aluminium Smelting in Australia
- Aluminium Door and Window Manufacturing in Australia
International industries
- Aluminum Manufacturing in the US
- Aluminum Manufacturing in Canada
- Aluminium Production in the UK
- Aluminum Smelting in China
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
Industry firms predominantly draw, roll and extrude hot and cold aluminium. The industry also includes companies that manufacture aluminium flakes or powders. Aluminium casting is not included in the industry.
What's included in this industry?
Aluminium tube, rod and strip manufacturingAluminium plate, foil and sheet manufacturingAluminium bar and wire manufacturingAluminium flakes and powder manufacturingCompanies
CapralUllrich AluminiumG James AustraliaPurchase this report to view all 4 major companies in this industry.
Related Terms
EXTRUSIONINGOTBILLETDUMPINGIndustry Code
ANZSIC 2142 - Aluminium Rolling, Drawing and Extruding in Australia
Performance
Get an indication of the industry's health through historical, current and forward-looking trends in the performance indicators that make or break businesses.
Analyst insights
Changes in world aluminium prices have driven revenue volatility. Operators have been able to pass on increased costs or savings as world aluminium prices have fluctuated, le...
In this chapter (4)
- Current Performance
- Outlook
- Volatility
- Life Cycle
Key metrics
- Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
- Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
- Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
- Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business
Charts
- Revenue, including historical (2013-2022) and forecast (2023-2028)
- Employees, including historical (2013-2022) and forecast (2023-2028)
- Businesses, including historical (2013-2022) and forecast (2023-2028)
- Profit, including historical (2013-2023)
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
- Industry Life Cycle
Detailed analysis
- Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
- Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
- Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
- How contribution to GDP, industry saturation, innovation, consolidation, and technology and systems influence the industry's life cycle phase.
Products and Markets
Learn about an industry's products and services, markets and trends in international trade.
Analyst insight
Soaring demand for electric vehicles has bolstered demand for aluminium plates and sheets. Electric vehicles use as much as 70% more aluminium than traditional petrol vehicle...
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
- International Trade
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2023
- Product innovation level
- Total imports, level and trend
- Total exports, level and trend
- Trade Balance
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2023
- Major market segmentation in 2023
- International trade, including imports by country and exports by country
Detailed analysis
- Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
- Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
- Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
- Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services
- Recent trends in import and export volumes, country of origin or destination, and expected future trends
Geographic Breakdown
Discover where business activity is most concentrated in an industry and the factors driving these trends to find opportunities and conduct regional benchmarking.
Analyst insights
Eastern states have highest concentrations of aluminium firms. These states have the highest concentrations of construction and manufacturing activity, giving industry firms ...
In this chapter (1)
- Business Locations
Charts
- Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each region
- Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2023
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each region in 2023
- Number and share of revenue each region accounts for in 2023
- Number and share of wages each region accounts for in 2023
- Number and share of employees in each region in 2023
Detailed analysis
- Geographic spread of the industry across Asia Pacific, and trends associated with changes in the business landscape
- Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage
Competitive Forces
Get data and insights on what's driving competition in an industry and the challenges industry operators and new entrants may face, with analysis built around Porter's Five Forces framework.
Analyst insights
Import penetration has risen sharply. Surging input costs across multiple sectors have encouraged firms to preference cheaper imports. Industry firms have redirected an incre...
In this chapter (4)
- Concentration
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer & Supplier Analysis
Key metrics
- Industry concentration level
- Industry competition level and trend
- Barriers to entry level and trend
- Substitutes level and trend
- Buyer power level and trend
- Supplier power level and trend
Charts
- Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2018-2023
- Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart
Detailed analysis
- Factors impacting the industry’s level of concentration, such as business distribution, new entrants, or merger and acquisition activity.
- Key success factors for businesses to manage the competitive environment of the industry.
- Challenges that potential industry entrants face such as legal, start-up costs, differentiation, labor/capital intensity and capital expenses.
- Key success factors for potential entrants to overcome barriers to entry.
- Competitive threats from potential substitutes for the industry’s own products and services.
- Key success factors for how successful businesses can compete with substitutes.
- Advantages that buyers have to keep favorable purchasing conditions.
- Advantages that suppliers have to maintain favorable selling conditions.
- Key success factors for how businesses can navigate buyer and supplier power.
Companies
Learn about the performance of the top companies in the industry.
Analyst insights
Companies that could capitalise by passing on costs have generated a surge in revenue. Prices corrected sharply in late 2021-22 and stabilised in the second half of 2022-23, ...
In this chapter
- Market Share Concentration
- Companies
- Company Spotlights
Charts
- Industry market share by company in 2019 through 2023
- Major companies in the industry, including market share, revenue, profit and profit margin in 2023
- Overview of Capral's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2017 through 2023
- Overview of Ullrich Aluminium's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2017 through 2023
- Overview of G James Australia's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2017 through 2023
- Overview of revenue, market share and profit margin trend for one additional company
Detailed analysis
- Description and key data for Capral, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Ullrich Aluminium, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for G James Australia, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description, key data and performance trends for one additional company
External Environment
Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.
Analyst insights
Rising environmental consciousness is forcing firms to invest in sustainability initiatives. Companies have invested in renewable energy, less carbon-intensive production tec...
In this chapter
- External Drivers
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key metrics
- Regulation & policy level and trend
- Assistance level and trend
Charts
- Regulation & Policy historical data and forecast (2013-2028)
- Assistance historical data and forecast (2013-2028)
Detailed analysis
- Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance
- Major types of regulations, regulatory bodies, industry standards or specific regulations impacting requirements for industry operators
- Key governmental and non-governmental groups or policies that may provide some relief for industry operators.
Financial Benchmarks
View average costs for industry operators and compare financial data against an industry's financial benchmarks over time.
Analyst insights
Purchase costs have returned to normal levels following high volatility in world aluminium prices. Purchase costs spiked due to a surge in aluminium prices early in the perio...
In this chapter
- Cost Structure
- Financial Ratios
- Key Ratios
Key metrics
- Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
- Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
- Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
- Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio
Charts
- Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2023
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2023
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2013-2028)
- Revenue per Employee (2013-2028)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2013-2028)
- Employees per Establishment (2013-2028)
- Employees per Enterprise (2013-2028)
- Average Wage (2013-2028)
- Wages/Revenue (2013-2028)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2013-2028)
- IVA/Revenue (2013-2028)
- Imports/Demand (2013-2028)
- Exports/Revenue (2013-2028)
Detailed analysis
- Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2013-2028)
- IVA (2013-2028)
- Establishments (2013-2028)
- Enterprises (2013-2028)
- Employment (2013-2028)
- Exports (2013-2028)
- Imports (2013-2028)
- Wages (2013-2028)
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Key data sources in Australia include:
- Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Australian Taxation Office
- Australian Securities & Investments Commission
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- Industry federations or regulators
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the market size of the Aluminium Rolling, Drawing and Extruding industry in Australia in 2024?
The market size of the Aluminium Rolling, Drawing and Extruding industry in Australia is $1.1bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Aluminium Rolling, Drawing and Extruding in Australia industry in 2023?
There are 74 businesses in the Aluminium Rolling, Drawing and Extruding industry in Australia, which has declined at a CAGR of 2.3 % between 2018 and 2023.
Has the Aluminium Rolling, Drawing and Extruding industry in Australia grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Aluminium Rolling, Drawing and Extruding industry in Australia has been declining at a CAGR of 0.1 % between 2018 and 2023.
What is the forecast growth of the Aluminium Rolling, Drawing and Extruding industry in Australia over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Aluminium Rolling, Drawing and Extruding industry in Australia is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Aluminium Rolling, Drawing and Extruding market in Australia?
The biggest companies operating in the Aluminium Rolling, Drawing and Extruding market in Australia are Capral, Ullrich Aluminium and G James Australia
What does the Aluminium Rolling, Drawing and Extruding in Australia include?
Aluminium tube, rod and strip manufacturing and Aluminium plate, foil and sheet manufacturing are part of the Aluminium Rolling, Drawing and Extruding industry.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Aluminium Rolling, Drawing and Extruding in Australia?
The company holding the most market share in Australia is Capral.
How competitive is the Aluminium Rolling, Drawing and Extruding industry in Australia?
The level of competition is high and increasing in the Aluminium Rolling, Drawing and Extruding industry in Australia.
