South Africa - Alumina - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Contents:
- Alumina Price in South Africa (CIF) - 2023
- Alumina Price in South Africa (FOB) - 2022
- Alumina Imports in South Africa
- Alumina Exports in South Africa
Alumina Price in South Africa (CIF) - 2023
The average alumina import price stood at $372 per ton in July 2023, which is down by -3.4% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in March 2023 an increase of 8.3% m-o-m. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $399 per ton in April 2023; however, from May 2023 to July 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Australia.
From July 2022 to July 2023, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Australia amounted to -0.2% per month.
Alumina Price in South Africa (FOB) - 2022
In 2022, the average alumina export price amounted to $3,969 per ton, jumping by 25% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 189% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uruguay ($13,325 per ton), while the average price for exports to Madagascar ($771 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Austria (+71.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Alumina Imports in South Africa
After three years of growth, purchases abroad of alumina decreased by -29.3% to 1.3M tons in 2022. Overall, imports showed a slight decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 31%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 1.8M tons, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.
In value terms, alumina imports rose sharply to $550M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 19%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.
| Import of Alumina in South Africa (Million USD) | |||||
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| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Australia | 487 | 406 | 479 | 536 | 3.2% |
| Others | 16.0 | 8.7 | 13.3 | 13.8 | -4.8% |
| Total | 503 | 415 | 493 | 550 | 3.0% |
Top Suppliers of Alumina to South Africa in 2022:
- Australia (1297.0K tons)
Alumina Exports in South Africa
In 2022, approx. 817 tons of alumina were exported from South Africa; picking up by 34% on the year before. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a drastic downturn.
In value terms, alumina exports skyrocketed to $3.2M in 2022. In general, exports showed a buoyant increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
| Export of Alumina in South Africa (Thousand USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| United States | 739 | 682 | 150 | 1,039 | 12.0% |
| Finland | 362 | 97.6 | 513 | 636 | 20.7% |
| Uruguay | N/A | N/A | N/A | 534 | 0% |
| Netherlands | 307 | 264 | 381 | 368 | 6.2% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | N/A | N/A | N/A | 89.8 | 0% |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | N/A | 10.4 | 8.5 | 76.0 | 170.3% |
| Madagascar | 6.0 | 7.9 | 6.2 | 33.5 | 77.4% |
| Germany | 113 | 36.2 | 21.7 | N/A | -56.2% |
| Others | 691 | 520 | 848 | 469 | -12.1% |
| Total | 2,218 | 1,618 | 1,929 | 3,245 | 13.5% |
Top Export Markets for Alumina from South Africa in 2022:
- United States (170.9 tons)
- Finland (154.8 tons)
- Netherlands (121.8 tons)
- Cote d'Ivoire (73.3 tons)
- Democratic Republic of the Congo (53.9 tons)
- Madagascar (43.4 tons)
- Uruguay (40.1 tons)
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the alumina market in South Africa. 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 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 24421200 - Aluminium oxide (excluding artificial corundum)
Country coverage:
- South Africa
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in South Africa
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
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- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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