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World - Alumina - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Apr 20, 2022

U.S. Alumina Imports Pick Up 12%, Compensating Partially for Domestic Production Drop

IndexBox has just published a new report: 'World - Alumina - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights'. Here is a summary of the report's key findings.

In 2021, the U.S. alumina market increased by 3.9% to $1B for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption recorded an abrupt descent. 

U.S. Alumina Production

For the third consecutive year, the United States recorded decline in production of alumina, which decreased by -25.4% to 1M tons in 2021. Production showed an abrupt setback in the last decade, declining from 3.8M tons in 2011 to 1M tons last year. 

U.S. Alumina Exports 

In 2021, overseas shipments of alumina were finally on the rise to reach 107K tons for the first time since 2015, thus ending a five-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, saw a dramatic contraction over the past decade. The supplies dropped from 1.9M tons in 2011 to 107K tons last year. 

In value terms, alumina exports dropped to $273M in 2021. Overall, exports, however, faced an abrupt shrinkage.

Exports by Country

Canada (30K tons), Mexico (24K tons) and China (6.6K tons) were the main destinations of alumina exports from the United States, together comprising 57% of total supplies. These countries were followed by Kuwait, the Netherlands, Germany, South Korea, Belgium, Brazil, Taiwan (Chinese), Japan and India, which together accounted for a further 32%.

In value terms, China ($45M), Mexico ($44M) and Canada ($35M) constituted the largest markets for alumina exported from the United States worldwide, together accounting for 45% of total supplies. These countries were followed by Belgium, Germany, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan (Chinese), Kuwait, the Netherlands, Brazil and India, which together accounted for a further 39%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Belgium recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average alumina export price amounted to $2,541 per ton, waning by -7.8% against the previous year. Prices varied noticeably by country of destination; the country with the highest price was Belgium ($8,045 per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($1,138 per ton) was amongst the lowest. From 2011 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Canada, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

U.S. Alumina Imports

In 2021, the amount of alumina imported into the United States rose significantly to 1.3M tons, surging by 12% compared with 2020. Imports peaked at 2.1M tons in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, alumina imports soared from $473M to $622M in 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded a pronounced downturn in the past decade. 

Imports by Country

In 2021, Brazil (989K tons) constituted the largest supplier of alumina to the United States, accounting for a 74% share of total imports. Moreover, alumina imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Jamaica (182K tons), fivefold. Australia (67K tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 5% share.

In value terms, Brazil ($363M) constituted the largest supplier of alumina to the United States, comprising 58% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Jamaica ($74M), with a 12% share of total purchases. It was followed by Australia, with a 4.8% share.

From 2011 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Brazil totaled +13.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Jamaica (-6.2% per year) and Australia (-19.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average alumina import price stood at $465 per ton in 2021, increasing by 17% against the previous year. Prices varied noticeably by country of origin; the country with the highest price was China ($945 per ton), while the price for Brazil ($367 per ton) was amongst the lowest. From 2011 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global alumina market. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 24421200 - Aluminium oxide (excluding artificial corundum)

Country coverage:

Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

+ the largest producing countries

Data coverage:

  • Global market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Global production, split by region and country
  • Global trade (exports and imports)
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Company coverage:

Alcoa, Rio Tinto, Hydro, The Aluminium Corporation of China, Compagnie des Bauxites de Guinea (CBG), United Company RUSAL Plc, Norsk Hydro ASA, Odisha Mining Corp Ltd., PT Aneka Tambang Persero Tbk, Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation Ltd., Century Aluminum Co., Magnitude 7 Metals LLC, Metro Mining Ltd., Orbite Technologies Inc., Jingxi Tiangui Aluminum Co. Ltd, Guangxi Huasheng New Material Co. Ltd., Guizhou Galuminium Aluminum Co. Ltd., China Power Investment Corp., Henan Xiangjiang Wanji Co. Ltd., Bosai Minerals Group Ltd., Lagune Exploitation Afrique Ltd., Alufer Mining Ltd. Washington Mills Electro Minerals

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This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY

  8. 8. GLOBAL IMPORTS

    The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. GLOBAL EXPORTS

    The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    • United States
    • China
    • Japan
    • Germany
    • United Kingdom
    • France
    • Brazil
    • Italy
    • Russian Federation
    • India
    • Canada
    • Australia
    • Republic of Korea
    • Spain
    • Mexico
    • Indonesia
    • Netherlands
    • Turkey
    • Saudi Arabia
    • Switzerland
    • Sweden
    • Nigeria
    • Poland
    • Belgium
    • Argentina
    • Norway
    • Austria
    • Thailand
    • United Arab Emirates
    • Colombia
    • Denmark
    • South Africa
    • Malaysia
    • Israel
    • Singapore
    • Egypt
    • Philippines
    • Finland
    • Chile
    • Ireland
    • Pakistan
    • Greece
    • Portugal
    • Kazakhstan
    • Algeria
    • Czech Republic
    • Qatar
    • Peru
    • Romania
    • Vietnam

  12. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    3. Market Value, 2012–2024
    4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2024
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024

  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    2. Market Value, 2012–2024
    3. Consumption, By Country, 2024
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    10. Production Volume And Growth
    11. Exports And Growth
    12. Export Prices And Growth
    13. Market Size And Growth
    14. Per Capita Consumption
    15. Imports And Growth
    16. Import Prices
    17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    19. Production, By Country, 2024
    20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    32. Export Prices, 2012–2024

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