Alumina Market - Global Trade in Alumina Fluctuates Slightly From 2007 to 2015

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The global trade in alumina amounted to 12,583 million USD in 2015, showing mild fluctuations over the period under review. A significant drop in 2009 was followed by recovery over the next two years, until exports slightly declined again. Overall, there was an annual increase of 0.7% from 2007 to 2015.

According to IndexBox estimates, Australia continued to dominate in the global supplies on the alumina market, despite losing 3% of its share size from 2007 to 2015. In 2015, Australia's alumina exports totaled 4,847 USD, which accounted for a 39% share in terms of global exports. Brazil, USA, Ireland, and Jamaica were the other key global suppliers of alumina in 2015, with a 36% combined share of global exports.

Brazil (+8.7% per year) and USA (+2.5% per year) were the fastest growing exporters from 2007 to 2015. Brazil significantly strengthened its position in the global alumina export structure, growing its share from 11% in 2007 to 20% in 2015.

On the other hand, China (14%, based on value terms), Russia (12%), Canada (10%), Norway (7%), and the UAE (5%) were the leading destinations of alumina imports in 2015. All of these countries contracted their imports of alumina from 2007 to 2015 and slightly reduced their import share sizes.

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Source: World: Alumina (Aluminum Oxide) - Market Report. Analysis and Forecast to 2020