Australia: Alumina Market 2020

Alumina Market Size in Australia

The revenue of the alumina market in Australia amounted to $X in 2018, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, alumina consumption continues to indicate a temperate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Alumina consumption peaked at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Alumina Production in Australia

In value terms, alumina production amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when production volume increased by X% year-to-year. Alumina production peaked in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Alumina Exports

Exports from Australia

In 2018, approx. X tons of alumina were exported from Australia; stabilizing at the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed over the period under review. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, alumina exports attained their peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, alumina exports stood at $X in 2018. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, alumina exports reached their peak figure in 2018 and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for alumina exports from Australia, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, alumina exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Bahrain (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by India (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United Arab Emirates amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bahrain (+X% per year) and India (+X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for alumina exported from Australia were the United Arab Emirates ($X), India ($X) and South Africa ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. Malaysia, Canada, Russia, China, Bahrain and Qatar lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the average alumina export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of X% y-o-y. The export price peaked in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bahrain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, 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.

Alumina Imports

Imports into Australia

In 2018, the amount of alumina imported into Australia stood at X tons, waning by -X% against the previous year. Overall, alumina imports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, alumina imports attained their peak of X tons. From 2011 to 2018, the growth of alumina imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, alumina imports totaled $X in 2018. Overall, alumina imports continue to indicate an abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, alumina imports reached their maximum at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2018, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of alumina to Australia, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, alumina imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), threefold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-X% per year) and Germany (-X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of alumina to Australia, comprising X% of total alumina imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-X% per year) and France (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the average alumina import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven years, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, the average import prices for alumina reached their peak level of $X per ton. From 2013 to 2018, the growth in terms of the average import prices for alumina remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was the U.S. ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the U.S., while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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