Poland: Alumina Market Overview 2021

Alumina Market Size in Poland

In 2020, the Polish alumina market decreased by -X% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. In general, consumption recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Alumina Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2020, the amount of alumina exported from Poland was estimated at X tonnes, increasing by X% against 2019. In general, exports saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, alumina exports fell notably to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, exports saw a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Ukraine (X tonnes) was the main destination for alumina exports from Poland, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, alumina exports to Ukraine exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Russia (X tonnes), ninefold.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume to Ukraine amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (+X% per year) and Italy (+X% per year).

In value terms, Ukraine ($X) remains the key foreign market for alumina exports from Poland, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Russia ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Ukraine stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (+X% per year) and Italy (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average alumina export price amounted to $X per tonne, dropping by -X% against the previous year. In general, the export price faced a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, average export prices hit record highs at $X per tonne in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Ukraine ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Ukraine, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Alumina Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2020, overseas purchases of alumina decreased by -X% to X tonnes, falling for the second year in a row after nine years of growth. Over the period under review, imports saw a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, alumina imports shrank to $X in 2020. Overall, imports saw a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Germany (X tonnes) constituted the largest alumina supplier to Poland, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, alumina imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tonnes), twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Romania (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany amounted to -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Bosnia and Herzegovina (+X% per year) and Romania (+X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of alumina to Poland, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany stood at -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Bosnia and Herzegovina (+X% per year) and France (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average alumina import price stood at $X per tonne in 2020, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated pronounced growth from 2007 to 2020: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, alumina import price decreased by -X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2020, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for alumina in the world?

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China (95M tonnes) remains the largest alumina consuming country worldwide, accounting for 60% of total volume. Moreover, alumina consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Australia (17M tonnes), fivefold. India (8.3M tonnes) ranked third in terms of total consumption 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. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Brazil (8.1M tonnes), with a 5.4% share.

What are the leading suppliers of alumina to Poland?

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In value terms, Germany ($21M) constituted the largest supplier of alumina to Poland, comprising 52% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Bosnia and Herzegovina ($4.3M), with a 11% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 9.3% share.

What are the leading importers of alumina from Poland?

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In value terms, Ukraine ($202K) remains the key foreign market for alumina exports from Poland, comprising 62% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Russia ($68K), with a 21% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for alumina in Poland?

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In 2020, the average alumina export price amounted to $1,226 per tonne, shrinking by -27.4% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for alumina in Poland?

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The average alumina import price stood at $765 per tonne in 2020, increasing by 4.5% against the previous year.