U.S.: Market for Alumina And Primary Aluminum 2025

Market Size for Alumina And Primary Aluminum in the U.S.

In 2022, the U.S. alumina and primary aluminum market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, the total consumption indicated a prominent expansion from 2013 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. Alumina and primary aluminum consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Production of Alumina And Primary Aluminum in the U.S.

In value terms, alumina and primary aluminum production totaled $X in 2022. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Alumina And Primary Aluminum

Exports from the U.S.

In 2022, overseas shipments of alumina and primary aluminum increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, recorded a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, alumina and primary aluminum exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Mexico (X tons) was the main destination for alumina and primary aluminum exports from the United States, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, alumina and primary aluminum exports to Mexico exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Canada (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Germany (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Mexico was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Canada (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

In value terms, Mexico ($X) remains the key foreign market for alumina and primary aluminum exports from the United States, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Canada ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by China, with a X% share.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Mexico stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Canada (X% per year) and China (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average alumina and primary aluminum export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate resilient growth. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Iceland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Iceland (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Alumina And Primary Aluminum

Imports into the U.S.

In 2022, alumina and primary aluminum imports into the United States was estimated at X tons, with an increase of X% on the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2013 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, alumina and primary aluminum imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Canada (X tons) constituted the largest alumina and primary aluminum supplier to the United States, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, alumina and primary aluminum imports from Canada exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Brazil (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), with an X% share.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Canada stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brazil (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) constituted the largest supplier of alumina and primary aluminum to the United States, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Bahrain, with a X% share.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Canada totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Bahrain (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average alumina and primary aluminum import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a buoyant expansion from 2013 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, alumina and primary aluminum import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Argentina ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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