United Arab Emirates: Alumina Market Overview 2021

Alumina Market Size in the United Arab Emirates

The alumina market in the United Arab Emirates contracted to $X in 2020, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption recorded buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2020, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Alumina Exports

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

In 2020, shipments abroad of alumina decreased by -X% to X tonnes, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. Over the period under review, exports recorded a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, exports attained the peak of X tonnes. from 2009 to 2020, the growth exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, alumina exports dropped significantly to $X in 2020. In general, exports showed a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

India (X tonnes), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tonnes) and Uzbekistan (X tonnes) were the main destinations of alumina exports from the United Arab Emirates, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in India, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for alumina exported from the United Arab Emirates were India ($X), Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X) and New Zealand ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, India recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average alumina export price amounted to $X per tonne, declining by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of X% y-o-y. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was India ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Uzbekistan ($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 New Zealand, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Alumina Imports

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

In 2020, supplies from abroad of alumina was finally on the rise to reach X tonnes after four years of decline. In general, imports recorded a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, alumina imports dropped to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, imports posted prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2020, India (X tonnes) constituted the largest alumina supplier to the United Arab Emirates, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, alumina imports from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tonnes), sevenfold.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume from India totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+X% per year) and Viet Nam (+X% per year).

In value terms, India ($X) constituted the largest supplier of alumina to the United Arab Emirates, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Viet Nam ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from India amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Viet Nam (+X% per year) and China (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average alumina import price amounted to $X per tonne, waning by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per tonne. from 2010 to 2020, the growth in terms of the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Viet Nam, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for alumina in the world?

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China (95M tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of alumina consumption, comprising approx. 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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The country with the largest volume of alumina production was China (91M tonnes), accounting for 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 the United Arab Emirates?

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In value terms, India ($208M) constituted the largest supplier of alumina to the United Arab Emirates, comprising 63% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Viet Nam ($87M), with a 26% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of alumina from the United Arab Emirates?

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In value terms, India ($38K), Democratic Republic of the Congo ($27K) and New Zealand ($818) appeared to be the largest markets for alumina exported from the United Arab Emirates worldwide, together accounting for 100% of total exports.

What is the average export price for alumina in the United Arab Emirates?

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In 2020, the average alumina export price amounted to $408 per tonne, declining by -5.3% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for alumina in the United Arab Emirates?

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The average alumina import price stood at $364 per tonne in 2020, declining by -15.1% against the previous year.