France: Alumina Market 2020

Alumina Market Size in France

The revenue of the alumina market in France amounted to $X in 2018, rising by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2018; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded over the period under review. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, the alumina market attained its peak level and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Alumina Production in France

In value terms, alumina production amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Overall, alumina production, however, continues to indicate a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Alumina production peaked at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Alumina Exports

Exports from France

In 2018, the amount of alumina exported from France stood at X tons, reducing by -X% against the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2018; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, alumina exports attained their maximum at X tons in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, alumina exports stood at $X in 2018. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded over the period under review. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, alumina exports attained their peak figure at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main destinations of alumina exports from France, together accounting for X% of total exports. China, Japan, the U.S., Taiwan, Chinese, India, South Korea, the Netherlands, Egypt and Malaysia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising 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 China, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for alumina exported from France were Germany ($X), the U.S. ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. China, Japan, Taiwan, Chinese, Spain, South Korea, India, the Netherlands, Malaysia and Egypt lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X the main countries of destination, China experienced the highest growth rate of exports, over the last eleven years, 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, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the alumina export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the average export prices for alumina reached their peak level of $X per ton. From 2010 to 2018, the growth in terms of the average export prices for alumina failed to regain its momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was the U.S. ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Egypt ($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 South Korea, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Alumina Imports

Imports into France

In 2018, the alumina imports into France stood at X tons, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, alumina imports, however, continue to indicate a mild expansion. 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 attained their maximum at X tons in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, alumina imports amounted to $X in 2018. Overall, the total imports indicated noticeable growth 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 imports increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, alumina imports reached their peak figure in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2018, Ireland (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of alumina to France, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, alumina imports from Ireland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Cameroon (X tons), threefold. 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 Ireland totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Cameroon (+X% per year) and Jamaica (-X% per year).

In value terms, Ireland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of alumina to France, comprising X% of total alumina imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Cameroon ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value from Ireland totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Cameroon (+X% per year) and Germany (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the average alumina import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price indicated moderate growth from 2007 to 2018: its price 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 import price increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the average import prices for alumina attained their peak figure in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Greece ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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