India: Alumina Market 2020

Alumina Market Size in India

The revenue of the alumina market in India amounted to $X in 2018, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, alumina consumption continues to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the alumina market attained its maximum level in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Alumina Production in India

In value terms, alumina production totaled $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, alumina production continues to indicate a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 when production volume increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, alumina production reached its peak figure level in 2018 and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Alumina Exports

Exports from India

Alumina exports from India totaled X tons in 2018, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, alumina exports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, alumina exports attained their peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, alumina exports amounted to $X in 2018. In general, alumina exports continue to indicate resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Exports peaked in 2018 and are likely to continue its growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) were the main destinations of alumina exports from India, with a combined X% share of total exports. China, Iran, Qatar and Iceland 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 Qatar (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value to the United Arab Emirates stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Egypt (+X% per year) and Iran (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the average alumina export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export 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 export price increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the average export prices for alumina reached their peak figure in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the near future.

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

Alumina Imports

Imports into India

In 2018, the alumina imports into India stood at X tons, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, alumina imports continue to indicate resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2018 and are likely to continue its growth in the near future.

In value terms, alumina imports stood at $X in 2018. Over the period under review, alumina imports continue to indicate an outstanding expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Imports peaked in 2018 and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2018, Australia (X tons) constituted the largest alumina supplier to India, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, alumina imports from Australia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Australia amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+X% per year) and the Netherlands (+X% per year).

In value terms, Australia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of alumina to India, comprising X% of total alumina imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by China ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value from Australia amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+X% per year) and the Netherlands (+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. In general, the import price indicated a modest expansion 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, the average import prices for alumina attained their peak level of $X per ton. From 2009 to 2018, the growth in terms of the average import prices for alumina failed to regain its momentum.

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

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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