Australia and Oceania: Alumina Market 2020

Alumina Market Size in Australia and Oceania

For the third year in a row, the alumina market in Australia and Oceania recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, consumption showed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2019 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Alumina Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, alumina production expanded slightly to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. The total production indicated pronounced growth from 2007 to 2019: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, production increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% year-to-year. The level of production peaked in 2019 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Production By Country in Australia and Oceania

The country with the largest volume of alumina production was Australia (X tons), accounting for X% of total volume.

In Australia, alumina production increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2019.

Alumina Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2019, the amount of alumina exported in Australia and Oceania dropped modestly to X tons, remaining relatively unchanged against 2018 figures. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 with an increase of X% year-to-year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, alumina exports expanded modestly to $X in 2019. Total exports indicated tangible growth from 2007 to 2019: its value decreased at an average annual rate of -X% over the last twelve years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, exports increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2019 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Australia (X tons), together recording X% of total export.

Australia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of alumina. From 2007 to 2019, the share of Australia decreased by -X% percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Australia ($X) also remains the largest alumina supplier in Australia and Oceania.

In Australia, alumina exports expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2019.

Export Prices by Country

The alumina export price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2019, increasing by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a notable increase from 2007 to 2019: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, alumina export price increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the export price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, export prices hit record highs in 2019 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Australia.

From 2007 to 2019, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Australia amounted to +X% per year.

Alumina Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2019, approx. X tons of alumina were imported in Australia and Oceania; surging by X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2019, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, alumina imports declined rapidly to $X in 2019. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2018, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the one major importers of alumina, namely New Zealand, represented more than two-thirds of total import.

New Zealand experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of alumina. While the share of New Zealand (+X p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported alumina in Australia and Oceania.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in New Zealand amounted to +X%.

Import Prices by Country

The alumina import price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2019, waning by -X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the import price increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for New Zealand.

From 2007 to 2019, the rate of growth in terms of prices for New Zealand amounted to +X% per year.

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