Peru: Alumina Market 2020

Alumina Market Size in Peru

The revenue of the alumina market in Peru amounted to $X in 2018, rising 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). Over the period under review, alumina consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. Alumina consumption peaked at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Alumina Exports

Exports from Peru

Alumina exports from Peru stood at X tons in 2018, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, alumina exports, however, continue to indicate a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, alumina exports reached their peak figure at X tons in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, alumina exports totaled $X in 2018. Over the period under review, alumina exports, however, continue to indicate an abrupt drop. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, alumina exports reached their maximum at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

Exports by Country

Colombia (X tons) was the main destination for alumina exports from Peru, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, alumina exports to Colombia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Ecuador (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume to Colombia stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ecuador (+X% per year) and the Dominican Republic (+X% per year).

In value terms, Colombia ($X) remains the key foreign market for alumina exports from Peru, comprising X% of total alumina exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Ecuador ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value to Colombia amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ecuador (+X% per year) and the Dominican Republic (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average alumina export price stood at $X per ton in 2018, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price indicated a measured increase 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 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices for alumina reached their maximum in 2018 and is likely to continue its growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Ecuador ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Dominican Republic ($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 Colombia, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Alumina Imports

Imports into Peru

Alumina imports into Peru totaled X tons in 2018, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, alumina imports, however, continue to indicate a mild deduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, alumina imports attained their peak figure at X tons in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, alumina imports amounted to $X in 2018. In general, alumina imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the U.S. (X tons) were the main suppliers of alumina imports to Peru, 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 Belgium, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the U.S. ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the largest alumina suppliers to Peru, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Germany experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, among the main suppliers over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average alumina import price stood at $X per ton in 2018, declining by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price indicated a slight 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 decreased by -X% against 2013 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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