Germany: Alumina Market 2020

Alumina Market Size in Germany

The revenue of the alumina market in Germany amounted to $X in 2018, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, alumina consumption continues to indicate a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Alumina consumption peaked at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Alumina Production in Germany

In value terms, alumina production amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, alumina production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, alumina production attained its maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, production remained at a lower figure.

Alumina Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2018, the alumina exports from Germany stood at X tons, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the total exports indicated a resilient expansion from 2007 to 2018: its volume 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 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Exports peaked in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

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 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 reached their maximum in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Hungary (X tons), Poland (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of alumina exports from Germany, with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Italy, the U.S., China, Norway, South Korea, Spain, India, Austria and the UK, 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 Norway, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X), China ($X) and France ($X) constituted the largest markets for alumina exported from Germany worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports. These countries were followed by Poland, Italy, Hungary, South Korea, India, Spain, the UK, Norway and Austria, which together accounted for a further X the main countries of destination, Norway experienced the highest growth rate of 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, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the alumina export price, however, continues to indicate a moderate decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, the average export prices for alumina reached their peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2018, the growth in terms of the average export prices for alumina remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2018, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($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 China, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Alumina Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2018, the imports of alumina into Germany amounted to X tons, lowering by -X% against the previous year. In general, alumina imports continue to indicate a mild downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, alumina imports attained their maximum at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, alumina imports stood at $X in 2018. In general, alumina imports continue to indicate a temperate increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, alumina imports reached their maximum at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Jamaica (X tons), Ireland (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of alumina imports to Germany, with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Suriname, France, Venezuela and Spain, 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 Venezuela, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest alumina suppliers to Germany were Jamaica ($X), Ireland ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by France, Suriname, Venezuela and Spain, which together accounted for a further X recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the last eleven years, 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, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2018, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2018, import prices failed to regain their momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Jamaica ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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