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Switzerland: Alumina Market 2020

Alumina Market Size in Switzerland

The revenue of the alumina market in Switzerland amounted to $X in 2018, increasing 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 measured increase 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 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2009 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the alumina market attained its maximum level at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, consumption failed to regain its momentum.

Alumina Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2018, the exports of alumina from Switzerland amounted to X tons, lowering by -X% against the previous year. In general, alumina exports continue to indicate a drastic contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, alumina exports attained their peak of X tons. From 2009 to 2018, the growth of alumina exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, alumina exports amounted to $X in 2018. Over the period under review, alumina exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Iceland (X tons) was the main destination for alumina exports from Switzerland, with a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume to Iceland totaled -X%.

In value terms, Iceland ($X) also remains the key foreign market for alumina exports from Switzerland.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Iceland stood at +X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average alumina export price stood at $X per ton in 2018, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the alumina export price continues to indicate a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 when the average export price increased by X% y-o-y. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, export prices failed to regain their momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Iceland.

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

Alumina Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2018, the amount of alumina imported into Switzerland stood at X tons, rising by X% against the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2018; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, alumina imports attained their peak and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, alumina imports amounted to $X in 2018. In general, alumina imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, alumina imports reached their maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

Imports by Country

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

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

In value terms, France ($X), Germany ($X) and Japan ($X) constituted the largest alumina suppliers to Switzerland, with a combined X% share of total imports. Italy lagged somewhat behind, comprising a further X recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average alumina import price stood at $X per ton in 2018, lowering by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the alumina import price continues to indicate a moderate drop. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average import prices for alumina attained their maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, import prices failed to regain their momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($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 a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for alumina in the world?

The country with the largest volume of alumina consumption was China, 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?

China constituted the country with the largest volume of alumina production, comprising approx. 54% of total volume. Moreover, alumina production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Australia, fourfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Brazil, with a 7.6% share.

What are the leading suppliers of alumina to Switzerland?

In value terms, Germany, Japan and France constituted the largest alumina suppliers to Switzerland, with a combined 82% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of alumina from Switzerland?

In value terms, Germany remains the key foreign market for alumina exports from Switzerland, comprising 47% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the United States, with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with an 8.8% share.

What is the average export price for alumina in Switzerland?

The average alumina export price stood at $6,750 per ton in 2020, reducing by -14.7% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for alumina in Switzerland?

The average alumina import price stood at $1,064 per ton in 2020, growing by 4.8% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the alumina market in Switzerland. 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.

Product coverage:

Country coverage:

Switzerland

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Switzerland
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