Netherlands: Alumina Market 2020

Alumina Market Size in the Netherlands

The revenue of the alumina market in the Netherlands 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). Overall, alumina consumption, however, continues to indicate a deep drop. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the alumina market reached its maximum level at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Alumina Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2018, the alumina exports from the Netherlands totaled X tons, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. In general, alumina exports continue to indicate an abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, alumina exports totaled $X in 2018. In general, alumina exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Exports peaked in 2018 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for alumina exports from the Netherlands, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, alumina exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, India (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the U.S. (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany totaled -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: India (+X% per year) and the U.S. (+X% per year).

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

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: India (+X% per year) and the U.S. (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the average alumina export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the alumina export price continues to indicate a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2009 when the average export price increased by 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 remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Alumina Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2018, the amount of alumina imported into the Netherlands amounted to X tons, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, alumina imports continue to indicate an abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, alumina imports reached their peak of X tons. From 2012 to 2018, the growth of alumina imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, alumina imports stood at $X in 2018. In general, alumina imports continue to indicate an abrupt deduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, alumina imports attained their peak of $X. From 2012 to 2018, the growth of alumina imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), Venezuela (X tons) and Ireland (X tons) were the main suppliers of alumina imports to the Netherlands, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 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 a decline.

In value terms, the largest alumina suppliers to the Netherlands were Venezuela ($X), Spain ($X) and the U.S. ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Venezuela recorded the highest growth rate of imports, over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average alumina import price stood at $X per ton in 2018, 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 2010 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the average import prices for alumina reached their peak figure in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2018, the highest prices were recorded for prices from the U.S. ($X per ton) and Venezuela ($X per ton), while the price for Ireland ($X per ton) and Jamaica ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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