U.S.: Alumina Market 2020

Alumina Market Size in the U.S.

The revenue of the alumina market in the U.S. amounted to $X in 2018, going up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, alumina consumption, however, continues to indicate a modest expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Alumina consumption peaked at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Alumina Production in the U.S.

In value terms, alumina production stood at $X in 2018. Overall, alumina production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when production volume increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, alumina production reached its peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2018, alumina production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Alumina Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2018, the amount of alumina exported from the U.S. totaled X tons, falling by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, alumina exports continue to indicate a deep descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, alumina exports totaled $X in 2018. Over the period under review, alumina exports continue to indicate a drastic drop. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, alumina exports attained their maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tons) was the main destination for alumina exports from the U.S., accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, alumina exports to Canada exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Norway (X tons), twofold. Russia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Canada amounted to -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Norway (-X% per year) and Russia (-X% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) remains the key foreign market for alumina exports from the U.S., comprising X% of total alumina exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Norway ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value to Canada amounted to -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Norway (-X% per year) and the Netherlands (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average alumina export price stood at $X per ton in 2018, going up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the alumina export price continues to indicate resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices for alumina reached their peak figure in 2018 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Norway ($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 Georgia, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Alumina Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2018, approx. X tons of alumina were imported into the U.S.; rising by X% against the previous year. In general, alumina imports, however, continue to indicate an abrupt drop. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, alumina imports attained their peak figure at X tons in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, alumina imports totaled $X in 2018. In general, alumina imports, however, continue to indicate a mild drop. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, alumina imports attained their peak figure at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

Imports by Country

Brazil (X tons), Australia (X tons) and Suriname (X tons) were the main suppliers of alumina imports to the U.S., with a combined X% share of total imports. Jamaica, Venezuela and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Canada, while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

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

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the average alumina import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price indicated notable 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% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the average import prices for alumina reached their peak figure in 2018 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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