Canada: Alumina Market 2020

Alumina Market Size in Canada

The revenue of the alumina market in Canada amounted to $X in 2018, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the total market indicated a measured expansion from 2007 to 2018: its value 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 consumption increased by +X% against 2014 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the alumina market reached its maximum level in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Alumina Production in Canada

In value terms, alumina production amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, alumina production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Alumina production peaked at $X in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2018, production failed to regain its momentum.

Alumina Exports

Exports from Canada

Alumina exports from Canada amounted to X tons in 2018, coming down by -X% against the previous year. In general, alumina exports, however, continue to indicate a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at X tons in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, alumina exports stood at $X in 2018. In general, alumina exports, however, continue to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Exports peaked at $X in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The U.S. (X tons) was the main destination for alumina exports from Canada, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, alumina exports to the U.S. exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, India (X tons), sevenfold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume to the U.S. amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: India (+X% per year) and France (+X% per year).

In value terms, the U.S. ($X) remains the key foreign market for alumina exports from Canada, comprising X% of total alumina exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by India ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value to the U.S. stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: India (+X% per year) and France (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the average alumina export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -X% against the previous year. In general, the alumina export price continues to indicate a temperate setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2018, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Alumina Imports

Imports into Canada

Alumina imports into Canada amounted to X tons in 2018, picking up by X% against the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, alumina imports reached their maximum in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, alumina imports totaled $X in 2018. Over the period under review, the total imports indicated a noticeable expansion 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 imports 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. Over the period under review, alumina imports attained their peak figure in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2018, Brazil (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of alumina to Canada, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, alumina imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the U.S. (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Jamaica (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Brazil totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the U.S. (+X% per year) and Jamaica (-X% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of alumina to Canada, comprising X% of total alumina imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the U.S. ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Jamaica, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Brazil totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the U.S. (+X% per year) and Jamaica (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average alumina import price stood at $X per ton in 2018, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the average import prices for alumina reached their maximum in 2018 and is likely to continue its growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2018, the countries with the highest prices were Brazil ($X per ton) and Jamaica ($X per ton), while the price for Australia ($X per ton) and Suriname ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

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