Kazakhstan: Alumina Market Overview 2021

Alumina Market Size in Kazakhstan

For the fourth year in a row, the Kazakh alumina market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2020. In general, consumption saw a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Alumina Production in Kazakhstan

In value terms, alumina production rose remarkably to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Overall, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Alumina production peaked at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, production failed to regain the momentum.

Alumina Exports

Exports from Kazakhstan

In 2020, overseas shipments of alumina decreased by -X% to X tonnes, falling for the fourth consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports recorded a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, alumina exports shrank remarkably to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tonnes) was the main destination for alumina exports from Kazakhstan, accounting for a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume to Russia stood at -X%.

In value terms, Russia ($X) also remains the key foreign market for alumina exports from Kazakhstan.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Russia stood at -X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average alumina export price amounted to $X per tonne, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, average export prices reached the maximum at $X per tonne in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Russia.

From 2007 to 2020, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Russia amounted to -X% per year.

Alumina Imports

Imports into Kazakhstan

In 2020, approx. X tonnes of alumina were imported into Kazakhstan; picking up by X% compared with 2019 figures. In general, imports showed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Imports peaked in 2020 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, alumina imports stood at $X in 2020. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Imports peaked in 2020 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Slovenia (X tonnes), the U.S. (X tonnes) and Russia (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of alumina imports to Kazakhstan, together accounting for X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Slovenia (+X% per year), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X) constituted the largest supplier of alumina to Kazakhstan, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Slovenia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Russia, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value from the U.S. totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Slovenia (+X% per year) and Russia (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average alumina import price amounted to $X per tonne, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per tonne. from 2014 to 2020, the growth in terms of the average import prices failed to regain the momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was China ($X per tonne), while the price for Slovenia ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for alumina in the world?

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The country with the largest volume of alumina consumption was China (95M tonnes), comprising approx. 60% of total volume. Moreover, alumina consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Australia (17M tonnes), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by India (8.3M tonnes), with a 5.2% share.

What are the largest producers of alumina in the world?

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China (91M tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of alumina production, comprising approx. 61% of total volume. Moreover, alumina production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Australia (19M tonnes), fivefold. Brazil (8.1M tonnes) ranked third in terms of total production with a 5.4% share.

What are the leading suppliers of alumina to Kazakhstan?

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In value terms, the U.S. ($1.9M) constituted the largest supplier of alumina to Kazakhstan, comprising 51% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Slovenia ($642K), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Russia, with a 11% share.

What are the leading importers of alumina from Kazakhstan?

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In value terms, Russia ($83M) remains the key foreign market for alumina exports from Kazakhstan.

What is the average export price for alumina in Kazakhstan?

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The average alumina export price stood at $320 per tonne in 2020, increasing by 8.2% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for alumina in Kazakhstan?

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In 2020, the average alumina import price amounted to $1,586 per tonne, with an increase of 2.9% against the previous year.