Aluminum die-castings (EU): cost structure and price drivers
Materials 67%, labour 23%, energy 5% of the cost. A price set 12 months ago justifies about +12.8% today (+7.7% to +17.9%).
Cost structure
NACE2 C24.53 · Data 2026-09
| Element | Share | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | 67% | Eurostat structural business statistics 2024 (NACE C24.53, EU27) |
| Labour | 23% | Eurostat structural business statistics 2024 (NACE C24.53, EU27) |
| Energy | 5% | Eurostat structural business statistics 2024 (NACE C24.53, EU27) |
| Other | 6% | Eurostat structural business statistics 2024 (NACE C24.53, EU27) |
What each driver did
| Driver | Share | Series | 3 months | 12 months | 24 months |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aluminium | 67% | Producer prices in industry, total - monthly data · Producer prices · Unadjusted data (i.e. neither seasonally adjusted nor calendar adjusted data) · Index, 2021=100 · European Union - 27 countries (from 2020) · Aluminium production (ESPPIC2442EU27) | +0.9% | +18.2% | +18.4% |
| electricity | 5% | Electricity prices for non-household consumers - bi-annual data · Electricity · Consumption from 2 000 MWh to 19 999 MWh - band ID · Kilowatt-hour · Excluding VAT and other recoverable taxes and levies · Euro · European Union - 27 countries (from 2020) (ESELECIDEU27) | — | −5.9% | — |
| labour costs | 23% | Labour cost index by NACE Rev. 2 activity - nominal value, quarterly data · Calendar adjusted data, not seasonally adjusted data · Index, 2020=100 · Labour cost for LCI (compensation of employees plus taxes minus subsidies) · European Union - 27 countries (from 2020) · Manufacturing (ESLCICEU27) | — | +2.4% | — |
| producer prices (overhead and margin) | 6% | Producer prices in industry, total - monthly data · Producer prices · Unadjusted data (i.e. neither seasonally adjusted nor calendar adjusted data) · Index, 2021=100 · European Union - 27 countries (from 2020) · Casting of light metals (ESPPIC2453EU27) | +4.1% | +7.6% | +9.6% |
What increase is justified today
| Price set | Justified today | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 6 months ago | +7.2% | +4.3% to +10.0% |
| 12 months ago | +12.8% | +7.7% to +17.9% |
| 24 months ago | +12.8% | +6.4% to +19.1% |
What producers charged
| Producer price index | Latest | 3 months | 12 months | 24 months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Producer prices in industry, total - monthly data · Producer prices · Unadjusted data (i.e. neither seasonally adjusted nor calendar adjusted data) · Index, 2021=100 · European Union - 27 countries (from 2020) · Casting of light metals (ESPPIC2453EU27, Index, 2021=100) | 129.5 (2026-09) | +4.1% | +7.6% | +9.6% |
Sources
- Eurostat structural business statistics 2024 (NACE C24.53, EU27)
- Producer prices in industry, total - monthly data · Producer prices · Unadjusted data (i.e. neither seasonally adjusted nor calendar adjusted data) · Index, 2021=100 · European Union - 27 countries (from 2020) · Aluminium production (ESPPIC2442EU27, eurostat)
- Electricity prices for non-household consumers - bi-annual data · Electricity · Consumption from 2 000 MWh to 19 999 MWh - band ID · Kilowatt-hour · Excluding VAT and other recoverable taxes and levies · Euro · European Union - 27 countries (from 2020) (ESELECIDEU27, eurostat)
- Labour cost index by NACE Rev. 2 activity - nominal value, quarterly data · Calendar adjusted data, not seasonally adjusted data · Index, 2020=100 · Labour cost for LCI (compensation of employees plus taxes minus subsidies) · European Union - 27 countries (from 2020) · Manufacturing (ESLCICEU27, eurostat)
- Producer prices in industry, total - monthly data · Producer prices · Unadjusted data (i.e. neither seasonally adjusted nor calendar adjusted data) · Index, 2021=100 · European Union - 27 countries (from 2020) · Casting of light metals (ESPPIC2453EU27, eurostat)
Materials 63%, labour 26%, energy 6% of the cost. A price set 12 months ago justifies about +13.6% today (+8.0% to +19.3%).
Cost structure
NACE2 C24.53 · Data 2026-09
| Element | Share | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | 63% | Eurostat structural business statistics 2024 (NACE C24.53, DE) |
| Labour | 26% | Eurostat structural business statistics 2024 (NACE C24.53, DE) |
| Energy | 6% | Eurostat structural business statistics 2024 (NACE C24.53, DE) |
| Other | 5% | Eurostat structural business statistics 2024 (NACE C24.53, DE) |
What each driver did
| Driver | Share | Series | 3 months | 12 months | 24 months |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aluminium | 63% | Aluminium and semi-finished products (DESTATIS:GP19-2442) | +1.5% | +21.2% | +21.0% |
| electricity | 6% | Electricity prices for non-household consumers - bi-annual data · Electricity · Consumption from 2 000 MWh to 19 999 MWh - band ID · Kilowatt-hour · Excluding VAT and other recoverable taxes and levies · Euro · Germany (ESELECIDDE) | — | −8.6% | — |
| labour costs | 26% | Labour cost index by NACE Rev. 2 activity - nominal value, quarterly data · Calendar adjusted data, not seasonally adjusted data · Index, 2020=100 · Labour cost for LCI (compensation of employees plus taxes minus subsidies) · Germany · Manufacturing (ESLCICDE) | — | +1.9% | — |
| producer prices (overhead and margin) | 5% | Producer prices in industry, total - monthly data · Producer prices · Unadjusted data (i.e. neither seasonally adjusted nor calendar adjusted data) · Index, 2021=100 · Germany · Casting of light metals (ESPPIC2453DE) | +3.7% | +6.3% | +6.0% |
What increase is justified today
| Price set | Justified today | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 6 months ago | +7.3% | +4.3% to +10.4% |
| 12 months ago | +13.6% | +8.0% to +19.3% |
| 24 months ago | +13.5% | +6.6% to +20.4% |
What producers charged
| Producer price index | Latest | 3 months | 12 months | 24 months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Producer prices in industry, total - monthly data · Producer prices · Unadjusted data (i.e. neither seasonally adjusted nor calendar adjusted data) · Index, 2021=100 · Germany · Casting of light metals (ESPPIC2453DE, Index, 2021=100) | 125.9 (2026-09) | +3.7% | +6.3% | +6.0% |
Sources
- Eurostat structural business statistics 2024 (NACE C24.53, DE)
- Aluminium and semi-finished products (DESTATIS:GP19-2442, destatis)
- Electricity prices for non-household consumers - bi-annual data · Electricity · Consumption from 2 000 MWh to 19 999 MWh - band ID · Kilowatt-hour · Excluding VAT and other recoverable taxes and levies · Euro · Germany (ESELECIDDE, eurostat)
- Labour cost index by NACE Rev. 2 activity - nominal value, quarterly data · Calendar adjusted data, not seasonally adjusted data · Index, 2020=100 · Labour cost for LCI (compensation of employees plus taxes minus subsidies) · Germany · Manufacturing (ESLCICDE, eurostat)
- Producer prices in industry, total - monthly data · Producer prices · Unadjusted data (i.e. neither seasonally adjusted nor calendar adjusted data) · Index, 2021=100 · Germany · Casting of light metals (ESPPIC2453DE, eurostat)
Materials 58%, labour 30%, energy 6% of the cost. A price set 12 months ago justifies about +12.8% today (+8.0% to +17.7%).
Cost structure
NACE2 C24.53 · Data 2026-09
| Element | Share | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | 58% | Eurostat structural business statistics 2024 (NACE C24.53, AT) |
| Labour | 30% | Eurostat structural business statistics 2024 (NACE C24.53, AT) |
| Energy | 6% | Eurostat structural business statistics 2024 (NACE C24.53, AT) |
| Other | 6% | Eurostat structural business statistics 2024 (NACE C24.53, AT) |
What each driver did
| Driver | Share | Series | 3 months | 12 months | 24 months |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aluminium | 58% | Non-iron metals (wholesale prices Austria) (Statistik Austria:467214) | −0.3% | +19.6% | +21.4% |
| electricity | 6% | Electricity prices for non-household consumers - bi-annual data · Electricity · Consumption from 2 000 MWh to 19 999 MWh - band ID · Kilowatt-hour · Excluding VAT and other recoverable taxes and levies · Euro · Austria (ESELECIDAT) | — | −2.8% | — |
| labour costs | 30% | Labour cost index by NACE Rev. 2 activity - nominal value, quarterly data · Calendar adjusted data, not seasonally adjusted data · Index, 2020=100 · Labour cost for LCI (compensation of employees plus taxes minus subsidies) · Austria · Manufacturing (ESLCICAT) | — | +1.7% | — |
| producer prices (overhead and margin) | 6% | Producer prices in industry, total - monthly data · Producer prices · Unadjusted data (i.e. neither seasonally adjusted nor calendar adjusted data) · Index, 2021=100 · Austria · Manufacture of basic metals (ESPPIC24AT) | +3.2% | +18.7% | +15.8% |
What increase is justified today
| Price set | Justified today | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 6 months ago | +4.7% | +2.9% to +6.5% |
| 12 months ago | +12.8% | +8.0% to +17.7% |
| 24 months ago | +13.3% | +6.5% to +20.2% |
What producers charged
| Producer price index | Latest | 3 months | 12 months | 24 months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Producer prices in industry, total - monthly data · Producer prices · Unadjusted data (i.e. neither seasonally adjusted nor calendar adjusted data) · Index, 2021=100 · Austria · Manufacture of basic metals (ESPPIC24AT, Index, 2021=100) | 139.1 (2026-09) | +3.2% | +18.7% | +15.8% |
Sources
- Eurostat structural business statistics 2024 (NACE C24.53, AT)
- Non-iron metals (wholesale prices Austria) (Statistik Austria:467214, statistik_austria)
- Electricity prices for non-household consumers - bi-annual data · Electricity · Consumption from 2 000 MWh to 19 999 MWh - band ID · Kilowatt-hour · Excluding VAT and other recoverable taxes and levies · Euro · Austria (ESELECIDAT, eurostat)
- Labour cost index by NACE Rev. 2 activity - nominal value, quarterly data · Calendar adjusted data, not seasonally adjusted data · Index, 2020=100 · Labour cost for LCI (compensation of employees plus taxes minus subsidies) · Austria · Manufacturing (ESLCICAT, eurostat)
- Producer prices in industry, total - monthly data · Producer prices · Unadjusted data (i.e. neither seasonally adjusted nor calendar adjusted data) · Index, 2021=100 · Austria · Manufacture of basic metals (ESPPIC24AT, eurostat)
Materials 62%, labour 30%, energy 5% of the cost. A price set 12 months ago justifies about +11.0% today (+6.6% to +15.3%).
Cost structure
NACE2 C24.53 · Data 2026-09
| Element | Share | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | 62% | Eurostat structural business statistics 2024 (NACE C24.53, NL) |
| Labour | 30% | Eurostat structural business statistics 2024 (NACE C24.53, NL) |
| Energy | 5% | Eurostat structural business statistics 2024 (NACE C24.53, NL) |
| Other | 2% | Eurostat structural business statistics 2024 (NACE C24.53, NL) |
What each driver did
| Driver | Share | Series | 3 months | 12 months | 24 months |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aluminium | 62% | Producer prices in industry, total - monthly data · Producer prices · Unadjusted data (i.e. neither seasonally adjusted nor calendar adjusted data) · Index, 2021=100 · Netherlands · Aluminium production (ESPPIC2442NL) | +3.0% | +16.5% | +23.2% |
| electricity | 5% | Electricity prices for non-household consumers - bi-annual data · Electricity · Consumption from 2 000 MWh to 19 999 MWh - band ID · Kilowatt-hour · Excluding VAT and other recoverable taxes and levies · Euro · Netherlands (ESELECIDNL) | — | −5.2% | — |
| labour costs | 30% | Labour cost index by NACE Rev. 2 activity - nominal value, quarterly data · Calendar adjusted data, not seasonally adjusted data · Index, 2020=100 · Labour cost for LCI (compensation of employees plus taxes minus subsidies) · Netherlands · Manufacturing (ESLCICNL) | — | +2.1% | — |
| producer prices (overhead and margin) | 2% | Producer prices in industry, total - monthly data · Producer prices · Unadjusted data (i.e. neither seasonally adjusted nor calendar adjusted data) · Index, 2021=100 · Netherlands · Casting of light metals (ESPPIC2453NL) | +3.1% | +14.0% | +24.1% |
What increase is justified today
| Price set | Justified today | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 6 months ago | +6.3% | +2.2% to +10.4% |
| 12 months ago | +11.0% | +6.6% to +15.3% |
| 24 months ago | +15.0% | +7.3% to +22.6% |
What producers charged
| Producer price index | Latest | 3 months | 12 months | 24 months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Producer prices in industry, total - monthly data · Producer prices · Unadjusted data (i.e. neither seasonally adjusted nor calendar adjusted data) · Index, 2021=100 · Netherlands · Casting of light metals (ESPPIC2453NL, Index, 2021=100) | 146.9 (2026-09) | +3.1% | +14.0% | +24.1% |
Sources
- Eurostat structural business statistics 2024 (NACE C24.53, NL)
- Producer prices in industry, total - monthly data · Producer prices · Unadjusted data (i.e. neither seasonally adjusted nor calendar adjusted data) · Index, 2021=100 · Netherlands · Aluminium production (ESPPIC2442NL, eurostat)
- Electricity prices for non-household consumers - bi-annual data · Electricity · Consumption from 2 000 MWh to 19 999 MWh - band ID · Kilowatt-hour · Excluding VAT and other recoverable taxes and levies · Euro · Netherlands (ESELECIDNL, eurostat)
- Labour cost index by NACE Rev. 2 activity - nominal value, quarterly data · Calendar adjusted data, not seasonally adjusted data · Index, 2020=100 · Labour cost for LCI (compensation of employees plus taxes minus subsidies) · Netherlands · Manufacturing (ESLCICNL, eurostat)
- Producer prices in industry, total - monthly data · Producer prices · Unadjusted data (i.e. neither seasonally adjusted nor calendar adjusted data) · Index, 2021=100 · Netherlands · Casting of light metals (ESPPIC2453NL, eurostat)
Materials 75%, labour 17%, energy 1% of the cost. A price set 12 months ago justifies about +15.2% today (+9.3% to +21.1%).
Cost structure
NACE2 C24.53 · Data 2026-09
| Element | Share | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | 75% | Eurostat structural business statistics 2024 (NACE C24.53, IT) |
| Labour | 17% | Eurostat structural business statistics 2024 (NACE C24.53, IT) |
| Energy | 1% | Eurostat structural business statistics 2024 (NACE C24.53, IT) |
| Other | 8% | Eurostat structural business statistics 2024 (NACE C24.53, IT) |
What each driver did
| Driver | Share | Series | 3 months | 12 months | 24 months |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aluminium | 75% | Aluminium production (producer prices Italy) (Eurostat:IT-C2442) | +1.0% | +19.1% | +18.5% |
| electricity | 1% | Electricity prices for non-household consumers - bi-annual data · Electricity · Consumption from 2 000 MWh to 19 999 MWh - band ID · Kilowatt-hour · Excluding VAT and other recoverable taxes and levies · Euro · Italy (ESELECIDIT) | — | −2.4% | — |
| labour costs | 17% | Labour cost index by NACE Rev. 2 activity - nominal value, quarterly data · Calendar adjusted data, not seasonally adjusted data · Index, 2020=100 · Labour cost for LCI (compensation of employees plus taxes minus subsidies) · Italy · Manufacturing (ESLCICIT) | — | +1.8% | — |
| producer prices (overhead and margin) | 8% | Producer prices in industry, total - monthly data · Producer prices · Unadjusted data (i.e. neither seasonally adjusted nor calendar adjusted data) · Index, 2021=100 · Italy · Casting of light metals (ESPPIC2453IT) | +5.7% | +7.2% | +15.8% |
What increase is justified today
| Price set | Justified today | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 6 months ago | +10.6% | +6.6% to +14.6% |
| 12 months ago | +15.2% | +9.3% to +21.1% |
| 24 months ago | +15.1% | +8.5% to +21.7% |
What producers charged
| Producer price index | Latest | 3 months | 12 months | 24 months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Producer prices in industry, total - monthly data · Producer prices · Unadjusted data (i.e. neither seasonally adjusted nor calendar adjusted data) · Index, 2021=100 · Italy · Casting of light metals (ESPPIC2453IT, Index, 2021=100) | 132.3 (2026-09) | +5.7% | +7.2% | +15.8% |
Sources
- Eurostat structural business statistics 2024 (NACE C24.53, IT)
- Aluminium production (producer prices Italy) (Eurostat:IT-C2442, eurostat)
- Electricity prices for non-household consumers - bi-annual data · Electricity · Consumption from 2 000 MWh to 19 999 MWh - band ID · Kilowatt-hour · Excluding VAT and other recoverable taxes and levies · Euro · Italy (ESELECIDIT, eurostat)
- Labour cost index by NACE Rev. 2 activity - nominal value, quarterly data · Calendar adjusted data, not seasonally adjusted data · Index, 2020=100 · Labour cost for LCI (compensation of employees plus taxes minus subsidies) · Italy · Manufacturing (ESLCICIT, eurostat)
- Producer prices in industry, total - monthly data · Producer prices · Unadjusted data (i.e. neither seasonally adjusted nor calendar adjusted data) · Index, 2021=100 · Italy · Casting of light metals (ESPPIC2453IT, eurostat)
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The cost structure splits what producers in this industry spend into materials, labour, energy and the rest, from public statistics where they exist and labelled as an estimate where they don't. Each driver is a public index. A justified increase is each share times its driver's move since the old price, summed, with a range for how sure the shares are. The producer price index shows what producers actually charged over the same time.