Poland: Alumina Market Overview 2021

Alumina Market Size in Poland

After three years of growth, the Polish alumina market decreased by -X% to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Alumina consumption peaked at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Alumina Exports

Exports from Poland

After four years of growth, shipments abroad of alumina decreased by -X% to X tonnes in 2019. Overall, exports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2018, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, alumina exports dropped dramatically to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at $X in 2018, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Ukraine (X tonnes), Belgium (X tonnes) and Russia (X tonnes) were the main destinations of alumina exports from Poland, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2019, the biggest increases were in Belgium (+X% per year), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for alumina exported from Poland were Ukraine ($X), the U.S. ($X) and Russia ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

The U.S. (+X% per year) saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average alumina export price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average export prices hit record highs at $X per tonne in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, export prices failed to regain the momentum.

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

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the U.S., while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Alumina Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2019, after nine years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of alumina, when their volume decreased by -X% to X tonnes. In general, imports continue to indicate a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, alumina imports contracted remarkably to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, imports saw a perceptible setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tonnes), Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tonnes) and Romania (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of alumina imports to Poland, together accounting for X% of total imports. Hungary, Slovenia and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Slovenia (+X% per year), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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 Romania, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms 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 Romania (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average alumina import price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, which is down by -X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a noticeable expansion from 2007 to 2019: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, alumina import price increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2009 when the average import price increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per tonne in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2019, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for alumina in the world?

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China (83M tonnes) remains the largest alumina consuming country worldwide, accounting for 64% of total volume. Moreover, alumina consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India (6.8M tonnes), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Canada (5.5M tonnes), with a 4.2% share.

What are the largest producers of alumina in the world?

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The country with the largest volume of alumina production was China (81M tonnes), accounting for 58% of total volume. Moreover, alumina production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Australia (19M tonnes), fourfold. Brazil (8M tonnes) ranked third in terms of total production with a 5.7% share.

What are the leading suppliers of alumina to Poland?

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In value terms, Germany ($19M) constituted the largest supplier of alumina to Poland, comprising 46% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Bosnia and Herzegovina ($6M), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Romania, with a 10% share.

What are the leading importers of alumina from Poland?

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In value terms, Ukraine ($90K), the U.S. ($81K) and Russia ($71K) were the largest markets for alumina exported from Poland worldwide, with a combined 58% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for alumina in Poland?

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In 2019, the average alumina export price amounted to $1,765 per tonne, picking up by 2.2% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for alumina in Poland?

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In 2019, the average alumina import price amounted to $732 per tonne, which is down by -5.1% against the previous year.