Portugal: Alumina Market 2020

Alumina Market Size in Portugal

The revenue of the alumina market in Portugal amounted to $X in 2018, growing 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). In general, alumina consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Alumina consumption peaked at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Alumina Exports

Exports from Portugal

In 2018, the amount of alumina exported from Portugal amounted to X tons, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, alumina exports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, alumina exports reached their peak figure in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

In value terms, alumina exports stood at $X in 2018. Overall, alumina exports continue to indicate moderate growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, alumina exports reached their peak figure in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for alumina exports from Portugal, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, alumina exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Spain (X tons), threefold.

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

In value terms, the largest markets for alumina exported from Portugal were the Netherlands ($X), Spain ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

The Netherlands recorded the highest growth rate of exports, among the main countries of destination over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the average alumina export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -X% against the previous year. In general, the alumina export price continues to indicate a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X% y-o-y. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Portugal

In 2018, approx. X tons of alumina were imported into Portugal; jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, alumina imports, however, continue to indicate a deep drop. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, alumina imports attained their peak figure at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, alumina imports stood at $X in 2018. Overall, the total imports indicated a mild increase from 2007 to 2018: its value decreased 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 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

In 2018, France (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of alumina to Portugal, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, alumina imports from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by China, Hong Kong SAR (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume from France totaled -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (-X% per year) and China, Hong Kong SAR (+X% per year).

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

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value from France was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+X% per year) and the U.S. (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the average alumina import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price indicated remarkable 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 an increase of X% year-to-year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was the U.S. ($X per ton), while the price for China, Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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