Demand for alumina and bauxite to get a boost

The global market for Bauxite and Alumina is forecast to reach 211.3 and 76.2 million metric tons, respectively, by the year 2017. With global economy on the growth path post recession, both production and consumption levels are expected to display a positive trend, spurred by rising demand from aluminum end-use applications including automobiles, packaging and construction. Further, robust growth in developing markets of Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Africa will provide strong impetus for rapid expansion.

China, Australia, Brazil and US ranks among the top producers of Alumina worldwide. A major part of alumina output in Australia and Latin America is utilized in metallurgical applications, while there has been a significant increase in non-metallurgical applications in recent times in major regions including Western Europe, Japan and North America. Worldwide, production of alumina is carried out mainly in Europe, Asia, America, Oceania and Africa. China dominates as the single largest producer of Aluminum in Asia. Alumina is primarily used for downstream aluminum production, generating leading to majority demand for metallurgical-grade alumina. The metallurgical grade alumina market witnessed steady, continuous growth over the years, with the exception of year 2009, when the market declined on account of the global economic crisis.

Report Scope

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Bauxite and Alumina in Thousands of Metric Tons by the following Product Segments- Bauxite (Metallurgical and Non-Metallurgical), and Alumina (Metallurgical and Non-Metallurgical). The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2009 through 2017. Also, a six-year historic analysis is provided for these markets.

The report profiles 102 companies including many key and niche players such as Alumina Limited, Alcoa, Inc., Aluminum Corporation of China Limited, Alumar, BHP Billiton Group, CVG Bauxilum, Glencore International Plc, Century Aluminum Co., Gencor Ltd., Hindalco Industries Ltd., National Aluminum Company Ltd., Norsk Hydro ASA, Rio Tinto Alcan, Inc., United Company RUSAL, and Vale S.A. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are primarily based upon search engine sources in the public domain. Global Industry Analysts ©