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South Africa: Alumina Market 2020

Alumina Market Size in South Africa

The revenue of the alumina market in South Africa amounted to $X in 2018, going 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). In general, alumina consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Alumina consumption peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, consumption failed to regain its momentum.

Alumina Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2018, approx. X tons of alumina were exported from South Africa; growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, alumina exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 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. Over the period under review, alumina exports, however, continue to indicate prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, alumina exports reached their peak figure at $X in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and the U.S. (X tons) were the main destinations of alumina exports from South Africa, with a combined X% share of total exports. The Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Finland, Spain, Tanzania, Germany, China, India and Mozambique lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Tanzania (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for alumina exported from South Africa were the Netherlands ($X), the U.S. ($X) and Mozambique ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Germany, Finland, Spain, China, India, Tanzania, Saudi Arabia, the Philippines and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X terms of the main countries of destination, Tanzania (+X% per year) experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, over the last eleven-year period, 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, lowering by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the alumina export price, however, continues to indicate resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012 when the average export price increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, the average export prices for alumina reached their peak level of $X per ton. From 2013 to 2018, the growth in terms of the average export prices for alumina 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 Mozambique ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($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 Germany, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Alumina Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2018, the alumina imports into South Africa amounted to X tons, going up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, alumina imports, however, continue to indicate a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, alumina imports amounted to $X in 2018. In general, alumina imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2018, Australia (X tons) was the main supplier of alumina to South Africa, with a approx. X% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, Australia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of alumina to South Africa.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Australia was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the average alumina import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price indicated measured 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 2017 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the near future.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for alumina in the world?

China remains the largest alumina consuming country worldwide, comprising approx. 52% of total volume. Moreover, alumina consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Australia, fourfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Russia, with a 5.1% share.

What are the largest producers of alumina in the world?

The country with the largest volume of alumina production was China, accounting for 54% of total volume. Moreover, alumina production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Australia, fourfold. Brazil ranked third in terms of total production with a 7.6% share.

What are the leading suppliers of alumina to South Africa?

In value terms, Australia constituted the largest supplier of alumina to South Africa.

What are the leading importers of alumina from South Africa?

In value terms, the United States remains the key foreign market for alumina exports from South Africa, comprising 43% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the Netherlands, with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by China, with an 8.5% share.

What is the average export price for alumina in South Africa?

In 2020, the average alumina export price amounted to $732 per ton, shrinking by -10.3% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for alumina in South Africa?

The average alumina import price stood at $295 per ton in 2020, waning by -19.7% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the alumina market in South Africa. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2025.

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Country coverage:

South Africa

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Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in South Africa
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023