Ireland: Alumina Market 2020

Alumina Market Size in Ireland

The revenue of the alumina market in Ireland amounted to $X in 2018, going up by X% against the previous year. In general, alumina consumption continues to indicate a remarkable expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the alumina market attained its peak level of $X. From 2010 to 2018, the growth of the alumina market failed to regain its momentum.

Alumina Production in Ireland

In value terms, alumina production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Overall, the total output indicated a prominent increase 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 production increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Alumina production peaked in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Alumina Exports

Exports from Ireland

Alumina exports from Ireland amounted to X tons in 2018, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, alumina exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, alumina exports reached their peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, alumina exports amounted to $X in 2018. Overall, the total exports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2007 to 2018: its value 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 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Exports peaked in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Russia (X tons) were the main destinations of alumina exports from Ireland, together accounting for X% of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by France, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Russia ($X) constituted the largest markets for alumina exported from Ireland worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, France experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average alumina export price stood at $X per ton in 2018, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price indicated a noticeable increase from 2007 to 2018: its price 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 export price increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% y-o-y. The export price peaked in 2018 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2018, the countries with the highest prices were the Netherlands ($X per ton) and the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovakia ($X per ton) and Sweden ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Alumina Imports

Imports into Ireland

In 2018, the amount of alumina imported into Ireland totaled X tons, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the total imports 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 imports decreased by -X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, alumina imports attained their maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, alumina imports totaled $X in 2018. Overall, the total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2007 to 2018: its value 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 imports increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, alumina imports attained their peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2018, Brazil (X tons) was the main supplier of alumina to Ireland, accounting for a approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume from Brazil stood at +X%.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of alumina to Ireland.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Brazil stood at +X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average alumina import price stood at $X per ton in 2018, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the alumina import price continues to indicate a mild downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the average import prices for alumina attained their peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Brazil.

From 2007 to 2018, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Brazil amounted to +X% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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