Brazil: Alumina Market 2020

Alumina Market Size in Brazil

The revenue of the alumina market in Brazil amounted to $X in 2018, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. In general, alumina consumption continues to indicate a deep curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Alumina consumption peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, consumption failed to regain its momentum.

Alumina Production in Brazil

In value terms, alumina production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, alumina production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 when production volume increased by X% year-to-year. Alumina production peaked at $X in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Alumina Exports

Exports from Brazil

In 2018, the amount of alumina exported from Brazil stood at X tons, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the total exports indicated buoyant growth from 2007 to 2018: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, alumina exports increased by +X% against 2013 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2009 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, alumina exports reached their peak figure in 2018 and are likely to continue its growth in the near future.

In value terms, alumina exports stood at $X in 2018. Overall, the total exports indicated a buoyant increase from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, alumina exports increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at $X in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tons), Norway (X tons) and Iceland (X tons) were the main destinations of alumina exports from Brazil, together accounting for X% of total exports. These countries were followed by Qatar, the U.S., Argentina, the United Arab Emirates, Ireland, Russia, Cameroon and Ghana, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Russia (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for alumina exported from Brazil were Canada ($X), Norway ($X) and Iceland ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Argentina, the U.S., Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Russia, Ireland, Cameroon and Ghana lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X terms of the main countries of destination, Russia (+X% per year) experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, over the last eleven-year period, 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, declining by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the alumina export price continues to indicate a mild shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the average export prices for alumina attained their maximum at $X per ton in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, export prices failed to regain their momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Argentina ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ireland ($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 Argentina, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Alumina Imports

Imports into Brazil

Alumina imports into Brazil amounted to X tons in 2018, declining by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, alumina imports continue to indicate an abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, alumina imports totaled $X in 2018. Over the period under review, alumina imports continue to indicate a drastic decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of alumina imports to Brazil, with a combined X% share of total imports. Spain, the U.S., Japan and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Spain, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) were the largest alumina suppliers to Brazil, together accounting for X% of total imports. The U.S., Japan, Canada and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the average alumina import price amounted to $X per ton, coming down by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the alumina import price, however, continues to indicate strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, the average import prices for alumina reached their peak level of $X per ton. From 2012 to 2018, the growth in terms of the average import prices for alumina failed to regain its momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was the U.S. ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($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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