World - Aluminum and Alloys - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Primary aluminium refers to the purest form of aluminium that is produced from the process of electrolysis of alumina. This metal is used in a variety of applications, ranging from construction materials to transportation to packaging and electrical transmission. It is the most abundant metal on the earth's crust and is also one of the most widely used metals in the world. Primary aluminium production involves extracting the metal from its ore through the process of refining. Given below are the different aspects of primary aluminium that are worth knowing.
Production process
The production process of primary aluminium involves firstly melting bauxite, the raw material to form alumina. Then, the alumina is processed through the process of electrolysis to obtain aluminium. The process involves dissolving the alumina in a molten electrolytic bath, where an electric current is applied. The current causes the alumina to break down into aluminium ions and oxygen ions. The aluminium ions then settle in the bottom layer of the cell and are extracted and transferred to a holding tank. Once the process is complete, the aluminium is cooled and cast into ingots, which are then transported for further processing.
Properties of primary aluminium
Primary aluminium is lightweight, corrosion-resistant, ductile, and malleable. It also has high conductivity, making it an ideal material for use in electrical transmission systems. Aluminium is also highly recyclable, which makes it an environment-friendly option.
Applications of primary aluminium
The versatility of primary aluminium makes it an appropriate material for multiple applications across various industries. It is widely used in the construction of buildings, transportation of goods and people, production of packaging materials, and manufacturing of electrical products. Some of the common applications of primary aluminium include:
- Making wiring for electrical transmission systems
- Production of cars, airplanes, and other vehicles
- Manufacturing of beverage cans, packaging foils, and other consumer goods
- Construction of building frames, roofs, and facades
- Production of renewable energy systems like wind turbines.
Environmental impact
While primary aluminium is known for its recyclable properties, its mining and processing activities can have severe environmental effects. Bauxite mining and processing require huge amounts of water and energy, leading to soil erosion and deforestation. The processing of bauxite also emits significant greenhouse gases, making it a significant contributor to global warming. However, the industry is taking efforts to reduce its environmental impact by switching to renewable energy, developing water treatment facilities, and improving mining practices.
Conclusion
Primary aluminium is a versatile metal used in a wide range of applications. Its production process involves the application of advanced technologies and vast natural resources. As the industry faces an increasing demand for sustainable practices, it is continually working to improve its environmental impact through the adoption of innovative technologies and practices.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global aluminum market. 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 24421130 - Unwrought non-alloy aluminium (excluding powders and flakes)
- Prodcom 24421154 - Unwrought aluminium alloys (excluding aluminium powders and flakes)
Country coverage:
Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:
- USA
- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
+ the largest producing countries
Data coverage:
- Global market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Global production, split by region and country
- Global trade (exports and imports)
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
Company coverage:
Reasons to buy this report:
- Take advantage of the latest data
- Find deeper insights into current market developments
- Discover vital success factors affecting the market
This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.
In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:
- How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
- How to load your idle production capacity
- How to boost your sales on overseas markets
- How to increase your profit margins
- How to make your supply chain more sustainable
- How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
- How to outsource production to other countries
- How to prepare your business for global expansion
While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- 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
- CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
- MOST TRADED PRODUCT
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- 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
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
- PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. GLOBAL IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. GLOBAL EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
- 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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11. COUNTRY PROFILES
The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- United States
- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
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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, By Country, 2018–2023
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Consumption, By Country, 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
- Production, By Country, 2023
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 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, 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, 2012–2023
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Discover the top import markets for aluminum worldwide and their import values in 2022. Learn about the leading countries like the United States, Netherlands, Germany, Japan, China, and more. Find key statistics and insights on the global aluminum market.
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Throughout this year, global aluminum prices continuously grew and in October 2021 gained 62% compared to October 2020. China's output has decreased due to restrictions on energy usage and halted production at a 300K-ton capacity factory in Yunnan province. As a consequence, the average yearly price in 2022 is projected to rise by 6% y-o-y. Despite rising prices, the U.S., the world´s largest aluminum importer, expanded its purchases by 4.5% against 2020.
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Prices for aluminum this year will remain low thanks to the consistent growth in global production of the metal overcoming obstacles caused by the pandemic. In the mid-term, demand for aluminum in the construction sector and car manufacturing is forecast to steadily rise. The rapid development of alternative energy sources will also drive the market up because aluminum is used in the production of solar batteries, wind generators and other components of energy facilities. In China, the launch of quotas on greenhouse gas emissions could lead to higher prices for aluminum as production for the metal in the country leaves a heavy carbon footprint.
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In value terms, aluminum table, kitchen and other household articles imports amounted to $X in 2016. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to...
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In value terms, aluminium stranded wire, cables, plaited bands imports stood at $X in 2016. Overall, aluminium stranded wire, cables, plaited bands imports continue to indicate a relatively flat tren...
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In value terms, aluminum containers for compressed and liquefied gas imports amounted to $X in 2016. Overall, it indicated a tangible increase from 2007 to 2016: the total imports value decreased a...
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In value terms, aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes imports stood at $X in 2016. In general, aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Global...
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In value terms, aluminum reservoirs, tanks and vats imports stood at $X in 2016. Overall, aluminum reservoirs, tanks and vats imports continue to indicate a slight slump. Over the period under revi...
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In value terms, aluminum plates, sheets and strip imports totaled $X in 2016. In general, aluminum plates, sheets and strip imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. In that year...
