U.S. - Alumina - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Contents:
- Alumina Price in the United States (CIF) - 2022
- Alumina Price in the United States (FOB) - 2023
- Alumina Imports in the United States
- Alumina Exports in the United States
Alumina Price in the United States (CIF) - 2022
The average alumina import price stood at $518 per ton in 2022, with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.3%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 32%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $612 per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
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 China ($1,179 per ton), while the price for Australia ($300 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+3.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.
Alumina Price in the United States (FOB) - 2023
In August 2023, the average alumina export price amounted to $3,481 per ton, surging by 35% against the previous month. Overall, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in December 2022 an increase of 116% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $4,418 per ton in September 2022; however, from October 2022 to August 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Japan ($27,665 per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada ($1,382 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From August 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Japan (+17.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Alumina Imports in the United States
Alumina imports into the United States skyrocketed to 1.6M tons in 2022, increasing by 15% on the previous year. In general, imports, however, saw a noticeable decrease.
In value terms, alumina imports skyrocketed to $805M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 31%.
| Import of Alumina in the United States (Million USD) | |||||
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| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Brazil | 325 | 224 | 363 | 448 | 11.3% |
| Australia | 171 | 27.9 | 29.7 | 80.9 | -22.1% |
| China | 42.7 | 23.2 | 28.1 | 48.3 | 4.2% |
| Canada | 25.0 | 5.8 | 7.4 | 9.3 | -28.1% |
| Jamaica | 88.8 | 77.9 | 74.4 | N/A | -8.5% |
| Others | 155 | 115 | 119 | 219 | 12.2% |
| Total | 807 | 473 | 622 | 805 | -0.1% |
Top Suppliers of Alumina to the United States in 2022:
- Brazil (1139.5K tons)
- Australia (269.5K tons)
- China (41.0K tons)
- Canada (23.9K tons)
Alumina Exports in the United States
In 2022, exports of alumina from the United States fell to 103K tons, waning by -6.8% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports faced a abrupt shrinkage.
In value terms, alumina exports expanded modestly to $289M in 2022. In general, exports saw a noticeable reduction.
| Export of Alumina in the United States (Million USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| China | 42.3 | 46.7 | 58.2 | 53.4 | 8.1% |
| Canada | 35.6 | 51.8 | 34.5 | 41.8 | 5.5% |
| Belgium | 36.7 | 40.0 | 31.8 | 30.5 | -6.0% |
| Mexico | 25.9 | 19.9 | 38.6 | 29.7 | 4.7% |
| Germany | 23.0 | 14.5 | 23.7 | 25.6 | 3.6% |
| Japan | 17.8 | 12.2 | 9.8 | 13.6 | -8.6% |
| Taiwan (Chinese) | 9.2 | 9.3 | 8.3 | 10.0 | 2.8% |
| South Korea | 12.6 | 13.5 | 8.4 | 9.9 | -7.7% |
| Netherlands | 18.2 | 18.0 | 5.7 | 7.7 | -24.9% |
| Kuwait | 13.2 | 9.9 | 7.7 | 6.1 | -22.7% |
| Thailand | 2.1 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 4.7 | 30.8% |
| India | 10.7 | 5.6 | 4.1 | 4.3 | -26.2% |
| Iceland | 8.7 | N/A | N/A | 1.3 | -46.9% |
| Others | 62.2 | 50.2 | 52.1 | 50.0 | -7.0% |
| Total | 318 | 293 | 284 | 289 | -3.1% |
Top Export Markets for Alumina from the United States in 2022:
- Canada (28.8K tons)
- Mexico (18.1K tons)
- China (7.3K tons)
- Netherlands (6.4K tons)
- Germany (4.9K tons)
- South Korea (4.9K tons)
- Taiwan (Chinese) (3.4K tons)
- Iceland (3.4K tons)
- Belgium (2.7K tons)
- Kuwait (2.7K tons)
- Japan (2.5K tons)
- Thailand (1.8K tons)
- India (1.7K tons)
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the alumina market in the U.S.. 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:
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Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
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- Trade (exports and imports) in the U.S.
- 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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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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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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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS 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
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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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