World - Alumina - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Alumina market: get the most recent facts and figures secured by an Ai-driven business intelligence tool. Facts and figures cover market size, production, companies, exports, trade, imports, market prices, and consumption. Here is a split by country, including Africa, the Middle East, China, EU, Russia, the U.S., the U.K., and Latin America. Market trends and outlook to 2030 are also provided in the snapshots.
Alumina - World's Largest Markets
| Rating | Country |
|---|---|
| 1 | China |
| 2 | Australia |
| 3 | India |
| 4 | Russia |
| 5 | Canada |
In value terms, China led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Australia. It was followed by India.
From 2018 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value in China stood at +6.7%. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of market growth: Australia (-12.4% per year) and India (+3.3% per year).
Alumina Prices
Lowest Prices - FOB - Top Exporters
| COUNTRY | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR, 2018-2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD per ton | ||||
| Jamaica | 410 | 338 | 266 | -19.5% |
| Ireland | 434 | 344 | 269 | -21.3% |
| Ukraine | 320 | 310 | 273 | -7.6% |
| Australia | 464 | 346 | 274 | -23.2% |
| Brazil | 407 | 344 | 280 | -17.1% |
| Kazakhstan | 343 | 296 | 284 | -9.0% |
| Indonesia | 483 | 359 | 285 | -23.2% |
| Suriname | 302 | 297 | 292 | -1.7% |
| Spain | 381 | 367 | 300 | -11.3% |
| India | 422 | 377 | 329 | -11.7% |
| Germany | 761 | 780 | 913 | 9.5% |
| Average | 463 | 402 | 343 | -13.9% |
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Germany ($913 per ton), while Jamaica ($266 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany, while the other global leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.
Highest Prices - CIF - Top Importers
| COUNTRY | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR, 2018-2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD per ton | ||||
| United States | 612 | 483 | 394 | -19.8% |
| China | 403 | 409 | 353 | -6.4% |
| India | 454 | 508 | 331 | -14.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | 524 | 429 | 326 | -21.1% |
| Russia | 352 | 321 | 321 | -4.5% |
| France | 510 | 401 | 316 | -21.3% |
| Netherlands | 452 | 404 | 314 | -16.7% |
| Malaysia | 379 | 259 | 313 | -9.1% |
| Norway | 422 | 366 | 308 | -14.6% |
| Iceland | 403 | 381 | 299 | -13.9% |
| South Africa | 486 | 367 | 295 | -22.1% |
| Canada | 464 | 371 | 281 | -22.2% |
| Average | 462 | 410 | 345 | -13.5% |
Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2020, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in the United States ($394 per ton) and China ($353 per ton), while Canada ($281 per ton) and South Africa ($295 per ton) were amongst the lowest.
From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia, while the other global leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.
Alumina - Top Importers
| COUNTRY | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR, 2018-2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| billion USD | ||||
| Russia | 1.2 | 1 | 1.5 | 11.6% |
| Canada | 2 | 1.5 | 1.3 | -19.0% |
| China | 0.9 | 0.7 | 1.2 | 17.6% |
| Norway | 1.1 | 0.9 | 0.8 | -13.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 8.6% |
In value terms, Russia ($1.5B), Canada ($1.3B) and China ($1.2B) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2020, together comprising 36% of global imports. Norway, the United Arab Emirates, India, the United States, Iceland, Malaysia, South Africa, the Netherlands and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 40%.
In terms of the main importing countries, Malaysia (+238.0% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Alumina - Top Exporters
| COUNTRY | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR, 2018-2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| billion USD | ||||
| Brazil | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.3 | -4.5% |
| Australia | 1.5 | 1.1 | 0.5 | -43.6% |
| Ireland | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.5 | -22.4% |
| Ukraine | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | -7.5% |
| Jamaica | 1 | 0.7 | 0.4 | -36.0% |
In value terms, Brazil ($2.3B) remains the largest alumina supplier worldwide, comprising 30% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Australia ($489M), with a 6.4% share of global exports. It was followed by Ireland, with a 6.2% share.
In Brazil, alumina exports plunged by an average annual rate of -4.5% over the period from 2018-2020. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Australia (-43.6% per year) and Ireland (-22.4% per year).
Alumina - Market Forecast
Driven by increasing demand for alumina worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to accelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of for the period from 2020 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to by the end of 2030.
Alumina - Top Companies
Arconic Inc., Norsk Hydro ASA, Sun Stock Holland B.V.(S.S.H.), BILLITON ALUMINIUM SA LTD, Shandong Weiqiao Aluminium & Electricity Co., Ltd., UNITED COMPANY RUSAL PLC, Hydro Aluminium AS, Rio Tinto Alcan Inc, ALCOA PORTLAND ALUMINIUM PTY LTD, Gramercy Holdings I LLC, RIO TINTO ALUMINIUM LIMITED, Century Aluminum Company, NATIONAL ALUMINIUM COMPANY LIMITED, TRIMET Aluminium SE, Kaiser Aluminum Corporation, Alumax LLC, Noranda Aluminum Holding Corp, RUSAL KRASNOYARSK, AO, Alu Menziken Extrusion AG, mit Sitz in Reinach (AG), RUSAL SAYANOGORSK, AO
Alumina - Product Coverage
- HS 281820 - Aluminium oxide; other than artificial corundum
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:
- USA
- 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
+ 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:
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This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.
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- How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
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- How to outsource production to other countries
- 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. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012β2024) AND FORECAST (2025β2035)
- CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012β2024) AND FORECAST (2025β2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012β2024) AND FORECAST (2025β2035)
- PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012β2024) AND FORECAST (2025β2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012β2024) AND FORECAST (2025β2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012β2024) AND FORECAST (2025β2035)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012β2024) AND FORECAST (2025β2035)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012β2024) AND FORECAST (2025β2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012β2024) AND FORECAST (2025β2035)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012β2024) AND FORECAST (2025β2035)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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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
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012β2024) and Forecast (2025β2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012β2024) and Forecast (2025β2035)
- Per Capita Consumption, by Country, 2022β2024
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012β2024) and Forecast (2025β2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012β2024) and Forecast (2025β2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012β2024) and Forecast (2025β2035)
- Import Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012β2024) and Forecast (2025β2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012β2024) and Forecast (2025β2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012β2024) and Forecast (2025β2035)
- Export Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012β2024) and Forecast (2025β2035)
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012β2024) and Forecast (2025β2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012β2024) and Forecast (2025β2035)
- Consumption, by Country, 2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, By Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
- Exports and Growth, By Product
- Export Prices and Growth, By Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012β2024) and Forecast (2025β2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012β2024) and Forecast (2025β2035)
- Production, by Country, 2024
- Production, In Physical Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012β2024) and Forecast (2025β2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012β2024) and Forecast (2025β2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012β2024) and Forecast (2025β2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012β2024) and Forecast (2025β2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012β2024) and Forecast (2025β2035)
- Import Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012β2024) and Forecast (2025β2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012β2024) and Forecast (2025β2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012β2024) and Forecast (2025β2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012β2024) and Forecast (2025β2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012β2024) and Forecast (2025β2035)
- Export Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012β2024) and Forecast (2025β2035)
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