Central Asia: Alumina Market 2020

Alumina Market Size in Central Asia

The Central Asian alumina market rose sharply to $X in 2019, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption enjoyed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of consumption peaked in 2019 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Alumina Production in Central Asia

In value terms, alumina production declined to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. Overall, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018, and then declined in the following year.

Production By Country in Central Asia

The country with the largest volume of alumina production was Kazakhstan (X tons), comprising approx. X% of total volume.

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

Alumina Exports

Exports in Central Asia

In 2019, shipments abroad of alumina decreased by -X% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports showed a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, alumina exports dropped markedly to $X in 2019. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% year-to-year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports of alumina in 2019.

Kazakhstan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the alumina exports, with a CAGR of -X% from 2007 to 2019. Kazakhstan (-X p.p.) significantly weakened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) also remains the largest alumina supplier in Central Asia.

In Kazakhstan, alumina exports contracted by an average annual rate of -X% over the period from 2007-2019.

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the alumina export price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, falling by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, export prices failed to regain the momentum.

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

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

Alumina Imports

Imports in Central Asia

In 2019, supplies from abroad of alumina decreased by -X% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports saw a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% y-o-y. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, alumina imports expanded modestly to $X in 2019. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Tajikistan dominates alumina imports structure, amounting to X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2019. Kazakhstan (X tons) occupied a minor share of total imports.

Imports into Tajikistan decreased at an average annual rate of -X% from 2007 to 2019. At the same time, Kazakhstan (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kazakhstan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2019. While the share of Tajikistan (-X p.p.) decreased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Tajikistan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported alumina in Central Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Kazakhstan ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

In Tajikistan, alumina imports declined by an average annual rate of -X% over the period from 2007-2019.

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the alumina import price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a modest increase from 2007 to 2019: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, alumina import price increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while Tajikistan stood at $X per ton.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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