Chile: Alumina Market 2020

Alumina Market Size in Chile

The revenue of the alumina market in Chile amounted to $X in 2018, picking up by X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, the total market indicated slight growth from 2007 to 2018: its value decreased 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. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Alumina consumption peaked at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Alumina Exports

Exports from Chile

Alumina exports from Chile stood at X kg in 2018, declining by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, alumina exports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, alumina exports attained their peak of X kg. From 2016 to 2018, the growth of alumina exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, alumina exports stood at $X in 2018. Overall, alumina exports continue to indicate a drastic reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Peru (X kg) was the main destination for alumina exports from Chile, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, alumina exports to Peru exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X kg), fivefold.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Peru stood at +X%.

In value terms, Peru ($X) remains the key foreign market for alumina exports from Chile, comprising X% of total alumina exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Peru stood at -X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average alumina export price stood at $X per ton in 2018, dropping by -X% against the previous year. In general, the alumina export price continues to indicate a drastic shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the average export prices for alumina reached their peak figure at $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, export prices failed to regain their momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Peru ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands stood at $X per ton.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Peru.

Alumina Imports

Imports into Chile

Alumina imports into Chile totaled X tons in 2018, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, alumina imports, however, continue to indicate a slight slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, alumina imports attained their peak figure at X tons in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, alumina imports amounted to $X in 2018. Overall, the total imports indicated a slight expansion from 2007 to 2018: its value decreased 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. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, alumina imports reached their peak figure at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Brazil (X tons) were the main suppliers of alumina imports to Chile, together comprising X% of total imports. These countries were followed by the U.S., Germany, France and Argentina, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Argentina, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X), China ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) appeared to be the largest alumina suppliers to Chile, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, China recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, 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, going up by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2018, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 an increase of X% y-o-y. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, import prices stood 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. ($X per ton), while the price for Argentina ($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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