Poland: Alumina Market 2020

Alumina Market Size in Poland

The revenue of the alumina market in Poland 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). Overall, alumina consumption, however, continues to indicate a perceptible reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Alumina consumption peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Alumina Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2018, approx. X tons of alumina were exported from Poland; surging by X% against the previous year. In general, alumina exports continue to indicate an outstanding increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, alumina exports attained their peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2018, the growth of alumina exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, alumina exports stood at $X in 2018. Overall, alumina exports continue to indicate resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, alumina exports reached their peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

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

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

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

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Belgium totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+X% per year) and Belarus (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average alumina export price stood at $X per ton in 2018, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. In general, the alumina export price continues to indicate a deep decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when the average export price increased by X% y-o-y. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, export prices 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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 the Netherlands, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Alumina Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2018, the amount of alumina imported into Poland amounted to X tons, going up by X% against the previous year. In general, alumina imports, however, continue to indicate a drastic shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, alumina imports totaled $X in 2018. Overall, alumina imports, however, continue to indicate a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, alumina imports attained their maximum at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2018, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest alumina supplier to Poland, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, alumina imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by France (X tons), with a X% share.

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

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of alumina to Poland, comprising X% of total alumina imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany stood at -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Bosnia and Herzegovina (+X% per year) and France (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the average alumina import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price indicated prominent 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 import price increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2009 when the average import price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the average import prices for alumina attained their maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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 ($X per ton), while the price for Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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