Brazil: Aluminium Market Overview 2020

Aluminium Market Size in Brazil

The revenue of the aluminium market in Brazil amounted to $X in 2018, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, aluminium consumption continues to indicate a mild decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Brazil aluminium consumption peaked at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Aluminium Production in Brazil

In value terms, aluminium production amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, aluminium production, however, continues to indicate a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, aluminium production reached its maximum level at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, production failed to regain its momentum.

Aluminium Exports

Exports from Brazil

Aluminium exports from Brazil totaled X tonnes in 2018, going down by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, aluminium exports continue to indicate a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, aluminium exports reached their peak figure at X tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, aluminium exports totaled $X in 2018. In general, aluminium exports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, aluminium exports attained their peak figure at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of aluminium exports in 2018 were Russia (X tonnes), Canada (X tonnes) and the United Arab Emirates (X tonnes), together accounting for X% of total export. India (X tonnes) ranks next in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Australia (X%), Norway (X%) and Malaysia (X%). The Netherlands (X tonnes), Iceland (X tonnes), the U.S. (X tonnes), Qatar (X tonnes) and China (X tonnes) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Malaysia, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Canada ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Russia ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2018, with a combined X% share of total exports. India, Australia, Norway, Malaysia, the Netherlands, Iceland, the U.S., Qatar, China and Brazil lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, among the main exporting countries over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The aluminium export price in Brazil stood at $X per tonne in 2018, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the aluminium export price, however, continues to indicate a measured slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 an increase of X% against the previous year. Brazil export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was the U.S. ($X per tonne), while Russia ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Aluminium Imports

Imports into Brazil

In 2018, the amount of aluminium imported into Brazil amounted to X tonnes, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, aluminium imports continue to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, aluminium imports attained their peak of X tonnes. From 2015 to 2018, the growth of aluminium imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, aluminium imports amounted to $X in 2018. Over the period under review, aluminium imports continue to indicate strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, aluminium imports attained their peak of $X. From 2015 to 2018, the growth of aluminium imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2018, the U.S. (X tonnes), distantly followed by Japan (X tonnes), Germany (X tonnes), South Korea (X tonnes) and Italy (X tonnes) represented the major importers of aluminium, together making up X% of total imports. The following importers - the Netherlands (X tonnes), Turkey (X tonnes), Mexico (X tonnes), Thailand (X tonnes), Poland (X tonnes), Malaysia (X tonnes) and Taiwan, Chinese (X tonnes) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Brazil, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported aluminium into Brazil, comprising X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Japan ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value in the U.S. amounted to +X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Japan (-X% per year) and Germany (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The aluminium import price in Brazil stood at $X per tonne in 2018, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the aluminium import price, however, continues to indicate a slight downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the import prices for aluminium attained their maximum at $X per tonne in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, import prices failed to regain their momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2018, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Mexico ($X per tonne) and Poland ($X per tonne), while South Korea ($X per tonne) and Japan ($X per tonne) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico, while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform