World - Aluminum and Alloys - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Aluminum, also spelled Aluminium, is a metallic element that is abundant in nature. It is the most abundant metal in the Earth's crust, making up about 8% of the crust's weight. Aluminium is a light, strong, and flexible metal that is corrosion-resistant and conducts heat and electricity well.
Aluminium is extracted from its ore, bauxite, which is primarily composed of hydrated aluminium oxides and hydroxides. Bauxite is a reddish-brown rock that is found in large deposits in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, especially in countries like Australia, Guinea, and Jamaica. The process of extracting aluminium from bauxite involves a series of steps, including mining, refining, and smelting.
Mining bauxite
The first step in the process of producing aluminium is to mine bauxite. This is typically done using open-pit mining, and involves removing topsoil and vegetation to expose the ore underneath. The bauxite is then transported to a processing facility, where it is crushed and ground into a fine powder.
Refining bauxite
The next step is to refine the bauxite into alumina, which is a white powder that is the primary raw material for producing aluminium. This is done using a chemical process called the Bayer process, named after the Austrian chemist who developed it in the late 19th century.
The Bayer process involves dissolving the powdered bauxite in a solution of sodium hydroxide (NaOH) at elevated temperatures and pressures. This process causes the aluminium oxide (Al2O3) in the bauxite to dissolve, leaving behind impurities like iron oxide and silica. The impurities are removed by settling or filtering the solution, leaving behind a clear liquid of alumina.
Smelting alumina
The final step in the process of producing aluminium is to smelt the alumina into aluminium. This is done in a series of steps that involves passing an electric current through a molten mixture of alumina and cryolite (Na3AlF6) in a large container called a cell.
The electric current causes the alumina to break down into its component elements, aluminium and oxygen. The aluminium sinks to the bottom of the cell, where it is tapped off and cast into ingots or other shapes. The oxygen combines with carbon anodes at the top of the cell, producing carbon dioxide and more alumina, which is recycled back into the process.
Conclusion
In conclusion, aluminium is produced from bauxite using a process that involves mining, refining, and smelting. The bauxite is mined and refined into alumina, which is then smelted into aluminium using an electric current. This results in a versatile metal that is used in a wide range of applications, from beverage cans and aircraft frames to power lines and smartphones.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global aluminum market. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 24421130 - Unwrought non-alloy aluminium (excluding powders and flakes)
- Prodcom 24421154 - Unwrought aluminium alloys (excluding aluminium powders and flakes)
Country coverage:
Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:
- USA
- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
+ the largest producing countries
Data coverage:
- Global market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Global production, split by region and country
- Global trade (exports and imports)
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
Company coverage:
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This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.
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- How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
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- How to boost your sales on overseas markets
- How to increase your profit margins
- How to make your supply chain more sustainable
- How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
- How to outsource production to other countries
- How to prepare your business for global expansion
While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
- MOST TRADED PRODUCT
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
- PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. GLOBAL IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. GLOBAL EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES
The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- United States
- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Consumption, By Country, 2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, By Country, 2023
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, 2012–2023
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Discover the top import markets for aluminum worldwide and their import values in 2022. Learn about the leading countries like the United States, Netherlands, Germany, Japan, China, and more. Find key statistics and insights on the global aluminum market.
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Throughout this year, global aluminum prices continuously grew and in October 2021 gained 62% compared to October 2020. China's output has decreased due to restrictions on energy usage and halted production at a 300K-ton capacity factory in Yunnan province. As a consequence, the average yearly price in 2022 is projected to rise by 6% y-o-y. Despite rising prices, the U.S., the world´s largest aluminum importer, expanded its purchases by 4.5% against 2020.
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Prices for aluminum this year will remain low thanks to the consistent growth in global production of the metal overcoming obstacles caused by the pandemic. In the mid-term, demand for aluminum in the construction sector and car manufacturing is forecast to steadily rise. The rapid development of alternative energy sources will also drive the market up because aluminum is used in the production of solar batteries, wind generators and other components of energy facilities. In China, the launch of quotas on greenhouse gas emissions could lead to higher prices for aluminum as production for the metal in the country leaves a heavy carbon footprint.
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In value terms, aluminum articles imports amounted to $X in 2016. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2016; however, the trend pattern in...
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In value terms, aluminum table, kitchen and other household articles imports amounted to $X in 2016. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to...
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In value terms, aluminium stranded wire, cables, plaited bands imports stood at $X in 2016. Overall, aluminium stranded wire, cables, plaited bands imports continue to indicate a relatively flat tren...
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In value terms, aluminum containers for compressed and liquefied gas imports amounted to $X in 2016. Overall, it indicated a tangible increase from 2007 to 2016: the total imports value decreased a...
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In value terms, aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes imports stood at $X in 2016. In general, aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Global...
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In value terms, aluminum reservoirs, tanks and vats imports stood at $X in 2016. Overall, aluminum reservoirs, tanks and vats imports continue to indicate a slight slump. Over the period under revi...
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In value terms, aluminum plates, sheets and strip imports totaled $X in 2016. In general, aluminum plates, sheets and strip imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. In that year...
