Spain: Alumina Market 2020

Alumina Market Size in Spain

The revenue of the alumina market in Spain amounted to $X in 2018, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, alumina consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, the alumina market reached its peak level of $X. From 2011 to 2018, the growth of the alumina market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Alumina Production in Spain

In value terms, alumina production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, the total output indicated resilient growth from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, alumina production increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Alumina production peaked in 2018 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Alumina Exports

Exports from Spain

In 2018, the exports of alumina from Spain amounted to X tons, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the total exports indicated a slight increase from 2007 to 2018: its volume 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 exports increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, alumina exports attained their peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, alumina exports amounted to $X in 2018. In general, alumina exports, however, continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. 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

Norway (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Iceland (X tons) were the main destinations of alumina exports from Spain, together accounting for X% of total exports. These countries were followed by Germany, Slovenia, the UK and Russia, which together accounted 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 Russia, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Norway ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Iceland ($X) were the largest markets for alumina exported from Spain worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Germany, Russia, Slovenia and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X recorded the highest growth rate of exports, among the main countries of destination 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, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2018, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% year-to-year. The export price peaked in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the near future.

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

Alumina Imports

Imports into Spain

In 2018, the imports of alumina into Spain totaled X tons, dropping by -X% against the previous year. In general, alumina imports continue to indicate a significant slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, alumina imports amounted to $X in 2018. In general, alumina imports continue to indicate a slight descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Greece (X tons) were the main suppliers of alumina imports to Spain.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Brazil, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest alumina suppliers to Spain were Germany ($X), France ($X) and Greece ($X the main suppliers, Brazil experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the average alumina import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 when the average import price increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, the average import prices for alumina reached their peak level of $X per ton. From 2013 to 2018, the growth in terms of the average import prices for alumina remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Greece ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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