Sweden: Alumina Market 2020

Alumina Market Size in Sweden

The revenue of the alumina market in Sweden amounted to $X in 2018, jumping 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, the total market indicated a resilient expansion 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 consumption increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. Alumina consumption peaked in 2018 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Alumina Exports

Exports from Sweden

In 2018, the amount of alumina exported from Sweden amounted to X tons, waning by -X% against the previous year. Overall, alumina exports continue to indicate a dramatic reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, alumina exports attained their peak figure at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, alumina exports totaled $X in 2018. Over the period under review, alumina exports continue to indicate an abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, alumina exports attained their maximum at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and South Africa (X tons) were the main destinations of alumina exports from Sweden, with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by France, the U.S., Norway and Serbia, 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 Serbia, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for alumina exported from Sweden were Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and the U.S. ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. South Africa, France, Norway and Serbia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X the main countries of destination, South Africa (+X% per year) experienced the highest growth rate of exports, over the last eleven years, 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. In general, the alumina export price continues to indicate remarkable growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was the U.S. ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to South Africa ($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 South Africa (+X% per year), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Alumina Imports

Imports into Sweden

In 2018, the imports of alumina into Sweden totaled X tons, going up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total imports indicated conspicuous growth from 2007 to 2018: its volume 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 imports increased by +X% against 2014 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, alumina imports reached their peak figure in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

In value terms, alumina imports amounted to $X in 2018. Over the period under review, alumina imports continue to indicate a remarkable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, alumina imports reached their maximum in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2018, Ireland (X tons) constituted the largest alumina supplier to Sweden, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, alumina imports from Ireland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Jamaica (X tons), eightfold.

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

In value terms, Ireland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of alumina to Sweden, comprising X% of total alumina imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Jamaica ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

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

Import Prices by Country

The average alumina import price stood at $X per ton in 2018, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the alumina import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average import prices for alumina reached their peak figure at $X per ton in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, import prices failed to regain their momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Jamaica ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ireland, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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