Monthly Fused Alumina Market Report Sep 2022

Contents

1 Market Highlights 3
2 Economy and Policy 3
2.1 NDRC allocates RMB2.4 billion to support construction of energy conservation and carbon reduction projects 3
3 Market Movement 3
3.1 Chinese Market 3
3.1.1 Brown fused alumina 95%min 1-3mm EXW China 3
3.1.2 Brown fused alumina 95%min F36 EXW China 3
3.1.3 White fused alumina 99%min 1-3mm EXW China 3
3.1.4 White fused alumina 99%min F36 EXW China 3
3.2 Chinese Export Market 3
3.2.1 Brown fused alumina 95%min 1-3mm FOB China 3
3.2.2 Brown fused alumina 95%min F36 FOB China 4
3.2.3 White fused alumina 99%min 1-3mm FOB China 4
3.2.4 White fused alumina 99%min F36 FOB China 4
3.3 International Market 4
3.3.1 Brown fused alumina 95%min 1-3mm EXW India 4
3.3.2 Brown fused alumina 95%min F36 EXW India 4
3.3.3 Brown fused alumina 95%min 1-3mm in Warehouse Rotterdam 5
3.3.4 White fused alumina 99%min 1-3mm in Warehouse Rotterdam 5
4 Producer Statistics 5
4.1 Chinese brown fused alumina producers' statistics 5
4.1.Asian Metal Copyright46%, up by 4.Asian Metal Copyright2 Chinese brown fused alumina producers' output down by 0.88% MoM in Sep 6
4.1.Asian Metal Copyright Despite the weak market demand, most Indian producers kept their prices stable supported by the firm raw material prices.Asian Metal Copyright3 Chinese brown fused alumina producers' inventory up by 0.4% MoM in Sep 6
4.2 Chinese white fused alumina producers' statistics 6
4.2.Asian Metal Copyright4 billion to support construction of energy conservation and carbon reduction projects Recently, the NDRC issued a special project on pollution control, energy conservation and carbon reduction energy conservation and carbon reduction direction, with an investment of 2.Asian Metal Copyright1 Chinese white fused alumina producers' operating rate up by 1.61% MoM in Sep 6
4.2.Asian Metal Copyright84% YoY; that in Shandong was 22,000t, up by 11.Asian Metal Copyright3 Chinese white fused alumina producers' inventory up by 28.62% MoM in Sep 7
5 Custom Statistics 7
5.1 China's brown fused alumina export volume fell 10.16% MoM in Jul 2022 7
5.2 China's white fused alumina export volume rose 29.37% YoY in Jul 2022 8
6 Relevant Industry News 9
6.1 Calcined bauxite market 9
6.2 Chinese alumina market 9
7 Market Outlook for Next Month 10
7.1 Chinese market 10
7.1.1 Brown fused alumina 95%min 1-3mm EXW China 10
7.1.2 Brown fused alumina 95%min F36 EXW China 10
7.1.3 White fused alumina 99%min 1-3mm EXW China 10
7.1.4 White fused alumina 99%min F36 EXW China 10
7.2 Chinese Export Market 10
7.2.1 Brown fused alumina 95%min 1-3mm FOB China 10
7.2.2 Brown fused alumina 95%min F36 FOB China 10
7.2.3 White fused alumina 99%min 1-3mm FOB China 10
7.2.4 White fused alumina 99%min F36 FOB China 10
7.3 International Market 10
7.3.1 Brown fused alumina 95%min 1-3mm EXW India 10
7.3.2 Brown fused alumina 95%min F36 EXW India 10
7.3.3 Brown fused alumina 95%min 1-3mm in Warehouse Rotterdam 10
7.3.4 White fused alumina 99%min 1-3mm in Warehouse Rotterdam 10






































1 Market Highlights

Brown fused alumina:
Despite the weak market demand, most producers firmed their prices in September supported by the high raw material prices.

Although the overseas demand stayed weak, most exporters insisted on their prices on basis of the firm domestic prices.

White fused alumina:
Although the market demand stayed soft, supported by the firm production costs, most producers insisted to their prices in September.

Most exporters insisted on their prices on basis of the firm domestic prices, though the overseas demand remained weak.

2 Economy and Policy

2.1 NDRC allocates RMB2.4 billion to support construction of energy conservation and carbon reduction projects
Recently, the NDRC issued a special project on pollution control, energy conservation and carbon reduction (energy conservation and carbon reduction direction), with an investment of 2.4 billion (USD354.Asian Metal Copyright China exported 5,586mt of white fused alumina to United States, 2,777mt in the same period last year and 7,730mt in the previous month, up by 101.Asian Metal Copyright9 million) to be allocated under the second batch of central budget 2022.Asian Metal Copyright12mt in the same period last year, down 0.Asian Metal Copyright Nearly half of the producers in Henan which stay in suspension presently would not resume production by the end of this year.Asian Metal Copyright Owing to the overseas buys' weak demand and the appreciating US dollars against Chinese Yuan, most exporters cut their prices to boost sales.Asian Metal Copyright Currently about 26 brown fused alumina producers in Henan suspended production.

3 Market Movement

3.1 Chinese Market

3.1.1 Brown fused alumina 95%min 1-3mm EXW China
By the end of September, the mainstream prices of Chinese brown fused alumina 95%min 1-3mm stood at RMB5,000-5,200/t (USD694-722/t) Inc-VAT EXW D/A 180 days, unchanged MoM. Despite the weak market demand, most producers kept their prices firm supported by the high raw material prices.

Prices of brown fused alumina 95%min 1-3mm EXW China from 2022-08-01 to 2022-09-29 (RMB/t)


3.1.2 Brown fused alumina 95%min F36 EXW China
In late September, the mainstream prices of Chinese brown fused alumina 95%min F36 stood at RMB5,500-5,700/t (USD764-792/t) Inc-VAT EXW D/P, unchanged MoM. In spite of the weak market demand, most producers firmed their prices based on the high production costs.

Prices of brown fused alumina 95%min F36 EXW China from
2022-08-01 to 2022-09-29 (RMB/t)


3.1.3 White fused alumina 99%min 1-3mm EXW China
By the end of September, the mainstream prices of white fused alumina 99%min 1-3mm stood at RMB4,550-4,650/t (USD632-646/t) Inc-VAT EXW D/P, down by RMB150/t (USD21/t) MoM. Given the weak market demand and reducing raw material prices, most producers cut their prices.

Prices of white fused alumina 99%min 1-3mm EXW China from 2022-08-01 to 2022-09-29 (RMB/t)


3.1.4 White fused alumina 99%min F36 EXW China
In late September, the mainstream prices of Chinese white fused alumina 99%min F36 stayed at RMB5,000-5,200/t (USD694-722/t) Inc-VAT EXW D/P, down by RMB100/t (USD14/t) MoM. As the market demand still remains weak and raw material prices going down, most producers slightly decreased their prices to compete for orders.

Prices of white fused alumina 99%min F36 EXW China from
2022-08-01 to 2022-09-29 (RMB/t)


3.2 Chinese Export Market

3.2.1 Brown fused alumina 95%min 1-3mm FOB China
By the end of September, the mainstream export prices of Chinese brown fused alumina 95%min 1-3mm produced stood at USD720-740/t Ex-VAT FOB China, down by USD20/t MoM. Owing to the weak overseas demand and appreciating US dollars against Chinese Yuan, most exporters decreased their prices to compete for orders.

Price trend of brown fused alumina 95%min 1-3mm FOB China from 2022-08-01 to 2022-09-29 (USD/t)


3.2.2 Brown fused alumina 95%min F36 FOB China
In late September, the mainstream export prices of Chinese brown fused alumina F36 stayed at USD795-815/t FOB China, down by USD20/t MoM. Owing to the overseas buys' weak demand and the appreciating US dollars against Chinese Yuan, most exporters decreased their prices to improve competitiveness.

Price trend of brown fused alumina 95%min F36 FOB China from 2022-08-01 to 2022-09-29 (USD/t)


3.2.3 White fused alumina 99%min 1-3mm FOB China
By the end of September, the export prices of Chinese white fused alumina 99%min 1-3mm increased to USD650-770/t FOB China, down by USD30/t MoM. Owing to the overseas buys' weak demand and the appreciating US dollars against Chinese Yuan, most exporters cut their prices to boost sales.

Price trend of white fused alumina 99%min 1-3mm FOB China from 2022-08-01 to 2022-09-29 (USD/t)


3.2.4 White fused alumina 99%min F36 FOB China

In late September, the mainstream export prices of Chinese white fused alumina 99%min F36 stayed at USD740-760/t FOB China by late last month, down by USD15/t MoM. Given the overseas buys' weak demand and the appreciating US dollars against Chinese Yuan, most exporters reduced their prices to boost sales.

Price trend of white fused alumina 99%min F36 FOB China from 2022-08-01 to 2022-09-29 (USD/t)


3.3 International Market

3.3.1 Brown fused alumina 95%min 1-3mm EXW India
By the end of September, the mainstream prices of brown fused alumina 95%min 1-3mm in Indian market stayed at INR88,500-89,500/t Inc-VAT EXW T/T 45 days, unchanged MoM. Despite the weak market demand, most Indian producers kept their prices stable supported by the firm raw material prices.

Price trend of brown fused alumina 95%min 1-3mm EXW India from 2022-08-01 to 2022-09-29 (INR/t)


3.3.2 Brown fused alumina 95%min F36 EXW India
By the end of September, the mainstream prices of brown fused alumina 95%min F36 in Indian market stood at INR94,500-95,500/t Inc-VAT EXW T/T 45 days, unchanged MoM. Despite the weak market demand, most Indian producers firmed their prices supported by the high production costs.

Price trend of brown fused alumina 95%min F36 EXW India from 2022-08-01 to 2022-09-29 (INR/t)


3.3.3 Brown fused alumina 95%min 1-3mm in Warehouse Rotterdam
In late September, the mainstream prices of European brown fused alumina 95%min 1-3mm stood at EUR850-900/t T/T 30 days in Warehouses Rotterdam, down by EUR25/t MoM. Owing to the reduced local market demand and decreased prices from Chinese suppliers, most suppliers in European decreased their prices to keep flat sales.

Price trend of brown fused alumina 95%min 1-3mm in Warehouse Rotterdam from 2022-08-01 to 2022-09-29 (EUR/t)


3.3.4 White fused alumina 99%min 1-3mm in Warehouse Rotterdam
By the end of September, the mainstream prices of white fused alumina 99%min 1-3mm hovered at EUR800-850/t in Warehouse Rotterdam, down by EUR30/t MoM. Owing to the reduced local market demand and decreased prices from Chinese suppliers, most suppliers in European decreased their prices to boost sales.

Price trend of white fused alumina 95%min 1-3mm in warehouse Rotterdam from 2022-08-01 to 2022-09-29 (EUR/t)


4 Company news

4.1 Guizhou Yinxing to resume brown fused alumina production
A major brown fused alumina producer in China, Guizhou Yinxing New Materials Technology Co., Ltd.Asian Metal Copyright12% YoY; that in other area was 61.Asian Metal Copyright plans to resume production in a week and they have no output in September.Asian Metal Copyright16% YoY; that in Shandong was 32.Asian Metal Copyright They suspended production in early September due to the pandemic quarantine and expected to resume production in a week and to produce about 1,000t in October.Asian Metal Copyright68mt of brown fused alumina to Japan, 6,538.Asian Metal Copyright With a production capacity of 45,000tpy, the company produced about 13,000t from January to August and expected to produce about 16,000t in total this year compared to about 22,900t last year.Asian Metal Copyright3 White fused alumina 99%min 1-3mm FOB China 4 3.Asian Metal Copyright Now they hold no inventory.

5 Producer Statistics

5.1 Chinese brown fused alumina producers' statistics

5.1.Asian Metal Copyright Chinese brown fused alumina producers' inventory from Sep 2021 to Sep 2022t In September 2022, the brown fused alumina producers' inventory in Guizhou was 31,400t, unchanged MoM and up by 853.Asian Metal Copyright1 Chinese brown fused alumina producers' operating rate up by 0.4% MoM in Sep
In September 2022, China's operating rate of brown fused alumina producers was 24.53%, up by 0.Asian Metal Copyright41% MoM.Asian Metal Copyright4% MoM and down by 1.Asian Metal Copyright2.Asian Metal Copyright46% YoY.

Chinese brown fused alumina producers' operating rate from
Sep 2021 to Sep 2022 (t)


In September 2022, the operation rate of producers in Guizhou was 16.83%, down by 7.Asian Metal Copyright08% MoM.Asian Metal Copyright04% MoM and down by 8.Asian Metal Copyright2 Chinese white fused alumina producers' statistics 5.Asian Metal Copyright47% YoY; that in Henan was 18.Asian Metal Copyright4 billion USD354.Asian Metal Copyright46%, up by 4.Asian Metal Copyright73% YoY and up 19.Asian Metal Copyright13% MoM and up by 2.Asian Metal Copyright33% YoY; that in other area was 17,000t, unchanged MoM and up by 750.Asian Metal Copyright83% YoY; that in Shanxi was 40.Asian Metal Copyright05% YoY; that in other area was 55.Asian Metal Copyright87%, unchanged MoM and up by 1.Asian Metal Copyright84% YoY.Asian Metal Copyright12% YoY; that in other area was 61.Asian Metal Copyright2 Chinese Export Market 10 7.Asian Metal Copyright26%, up by 5.Asian Metal Copyright29% YoY.Asian Metal Copyright06% MoM and down by 3.Asian Metal Copyright2.Asian Metal Copyright2% YoY.

Chinese brown fused alumina producers' operating rate from
Sep 2021 to Sep 2022 (t)

5.1.Asian Metal Copyright718mt, USD834.Asian Metal Copyright2 Chinese brown fused alumina producers' output up by 0.75% MoM in Sep
In September 2022, Chinese brown fused alumina producers' output was 67,300t, up by 0.75% MoM and down by 6.Asian Metal Copyright42% YoY; that in other area was 1,500t, unchanged MoM and up by 87.Asian Metal Copyright46% YoY.

Chinese brown fused alumina producers' output from Sep 2021 to Sep 2022


Chinese brown fused alumina producers' output by province from
Sep 2021 to Sep 2022


In September 2022, in Guizhou was 12,900t, down by 29.51% MoM and down by 33.Asian Metal Copyright Price trend of alumina 98.Asian Metal Copyright51% YoY; that in Shanxi was 11,000t, unchanged MoM and down by 2.Asian Metal Copyright3.Asian Metal Copyright80% YoY; that in Henan was 26,400t, up by 28.Asian Metal Copyright3 White fused alumina 99%min 1-3mm EXW China 3 3.Asian Metal Copyright78% MoM and down by 18.Asian Metal Copyright31% YoY and down 30.Asian Metal Copyright12% YoY; that in other area was 17,000t, unchanged MoM and down by 12.Asian Metal Copyright1.Asian Metal Copyright82% YoY.

5.1.Asian Metal Copyright07% MoM in Sep In September 2022, Chinese white fused alumina producers' operating rate was 40.Asian Metal Copyright3 Chinese brown fused alumina producers' inventory up by 3.80% MoM in Sep
In September 2022, Chinese brown fused alumina producers' inventory was 92,760t, up by 3.80% MoM and up by 487.Asian Metal Copyright1.Asian Metal Copyright09% YoY.

Chinese brown fused alumina producers' inventory from
Sep 2021 to Sep 2022(t)


In September 2022, the brown fused alumina producers' inventory in Guizhou was 31,400t, unchanged MoM and up by 853.33% YoY; that in Shanxi was 22,000t, up by 2.Asian Metal Copyright Nearly half of the producers in Henan which stay in suspension presently would not resume production by the end of this year.Asian Metal Copyright33% MoM and up by 193.Asian Metal Copyright718mt, USD834.Asian Metal Copyright33% YoY; that in Henan was 22,300t, up by 14.Asian Metal Copyright64% YoY and down 44.Asian Metal Copyright95% MoM and up by 643.Asian Metal Copyright1 Chinese market 10 7.Asian Metal Copyright33% YoY; that in other area was 17,000t, unchanged MoM and up by 750.Asian Metal Copyright China exported 3,796.Asian Metal Copyright00% YoY.

Chinese brown fused alumina producers' inventory by province from
Sep 2021 to Sep 2022(t)


5.2 Chinese white fused alumina producers' statistics

5.2.Asian Metal Copyright74%, down by 0.Asian Metal Copyright1 Chinese white fused alumina producers' operating rate down by 0.07% MoM in Sep
In September 2022, Chinese white fused alumina producers' operating rate was 40.74%, down by 0.Asian Metal Copyright16% MoM in Jul 2022 7 5.Asian Metal Copyright07% MoM and up by 10.Asian Metal Copyright78% MoM and down by 18.Asian Metal Copyright29% YoY.

Chinese white fused alumina producers' operating rate from
Sep 2021 to Sep 2022 (%)


In September 2022, the operating rate of white fused alumina producers in Henan was 45.99%, down by 0.Asian Metal Copyright4 billion to support construction of energy conservation and carbon reduction projects Recently, the NDRC issued a special project on pollution control, energy conservation and carbon reduction energy conservation and carbon reduction direction, with an investment of 2.Asian Metal Copyright49% MoM and up by 13.Asian Metal Copyright 3 Market Movement 3.Asian Metal Copyright16% YoY; that in Shandong was 32.Asian Metal Copyright80% MoM and up by 487.Asian Metal Copyright88%, up by 0.Asian Metal Copyright4 White fused alumina 99%min 1-3mm in Warehouse Rotterdam 10 1 Market Highlights Brown fused alumina: Despite the weak market demand, most producers firmed their prices in September supported by the high raw material prices.Asian Metal Copyright50% MoM and up by 6.Asian Metal Copyright2 Brown fused alumina 95%min F36 FOB China 4 3.Asian Metal Copyright05% YoY; that in other area was 55.Asian Metal Copyright00% MoM.Asian Metal Copyright38%, unchanged MoM and up by 25.Asian Metal Copyright99%, down by 0.Asian Metal Copyright84% YoY.

Chinese white fused alumina producers' operating rates by province from Sep 2021 to Sep 2022


5.2.Asian Metal Copyright 8.Asian Metal Copyright2 Chinese white fused alumina producers' output down by 0.19% MoM in Sep
In September 2022, Chinese white fused alumina producers' output was 79,350t, down by 0.19% MoM and up by 42.Asian Metal Copyright 2 Economy and Policy 2.Asian Metal Copyright97% YoY.

Chinese white fused alumina producers' output from Sep 2021 to Sep 2022



In September 2022, the white fused alumina producers' output in Henan was 51,500t, down by 1.15% MoM and up by 44.Asian Metal Copyright China exported 23,676.Asian Metal Copyright26% YoY; that in Shandong was 26,300t, up by 1.Asian Metal Copyright Owing to the reduced local market demand and decreased prices from Chinese suppliers, most suppliers in European decreased their prices to boost sales.Asian Metal Copyright54% and up by 38.Asian Metal Copyright2.Asian Metal Copyright42% YoY; that in other area was 1,500t, unchanged MoM and up by 87.Asian Metal Copyright2 Chinese Export Market 3 3.Asian Metal Copyright50% YoY.

Chinese white fused alumina producers' output by province from
Sep 2021 to Sep 2022 (t)


5.2.Asian Metal Copyright2 Chinese Export Market 3 3.Asian Metal Copyright3 Chinese white fused alumina producers' inventory up by 4.28% MoM in Sep
In September 2022, Chinese white fused alumina producers' inventory was 53,600t, up by 4.28% MoM and up by 1748.Asian Metal Copyright325mt in the previous month, up by 43.Asian Metal Copyright28% YoY.

Chinese white fused alumina producers' inventory from
Sep 2021 to Sep 2022 (t)



Chinese white fused alumina producers' inventory by province from
Sep 2021 to Sep 2022 (t)


In September 2022, the white fused alumina producers' inventory in Henan was 31,100t, unchanged MoM and up by 1536.84% YoY; that in Shandong was 22,000t, up by 11.Asian Metal Copyright21% YoY and down 17.Asian Metal Copyright11% MoM and up by 2100.Asian Metal Copyright33% YoY; that in Shanxi was 22,000t, up by 2.Asian Metal Copyright00% YOY; that in other area was 500t, unchanged MoM.

6 Custom Statistics

6.1 China's brown fused alumina export volume grew 11.62% MoM in Aug 2022
In Aug 2022, China exported 49,902.45mt of brown fused alumina, 45,337.Asian Metal Copyright75mt in the same period last year and 13,151.Asian Metal Copyright63mt in the same period last year and 44,706.Asian Metal Copyright27% MoM.Asian Metal Copyright51mt in the previous month, up 10.Asian Metal Copyright As the market demand still remains weak and raw material prices going down, most producers slightly decreased their prices to compete for orders.Asian Metal Copyright07% YoY and up 11.Asian Metal Copyright368mt in the same period last year and USD2,092.Asian Metal Copyright62% MoM.
In Aug 2022, China exported USD67,023,223.00 worth of brown fused alumina, USD68,539,826.Asian Metal Copyright The average price was USD1,741.Asian Metal Copyright00 in the same period last year and USD80,766,400.Asian Metal Copyright 8.Asian Metal Copyright00 in the previous month, down 2.Asian Metal Copyright Price trend of white fused alumina 99%min 1-3mm FOB China from 2022-08-01 to 2022-09-29 USDt 3.Asian Metal Copyright21% YoY and down 17.Asian Metal Copyright71mt of brown fused alumina, 332,056.Asian Metal Copyright02% MoM.Asian Metal Copyright 8.Asian Metal Copyright The average price was USD1,343.08/mt, USD1,511.76/mt in the same period last year and USD1,806.59/mt in the previous month.
In Jan-Aug 2022, China exported a total of 329,480.71mt of brown fused alumina, 332,056.Asian Metal Copyright1 Chinese brown fused alumina producers' statistics 5 4.Asian Metal Copyright12mt in the same period last year, down 0.Asian Metal Copyright59mt in the previous month.Asian Metal Copyright78% YoY.

China's export volume of brown fused alumina in previous 13 months


China's export price of brown fused alumina in previous 13 months


In Aug 2022, the top three export destinations of brown fused alumina for China were United States, Netherlands and Japan.

China exported 23,676.73mt of brown fused alumina to United States, 6,020.Asian Metal Copyright42% YoY; that in other area was 1,500t, unchanged MoM and up by 87.Asian Metal Copyright75mt in the same period last year and 13,151.Asian Metal Copyright China exported 4,771mt of white fused alumina to Japan, 5,615mt in the same period last year and 4,305mt in the previous month, down by 15.Asian Metal Copyright71mt in the previous month, up 293.Asian Metal Copyright1.Asian Metal Copyright25% YoY and up 80.Asian Metal Copyright1.Asian Metal Copyright03% MoM.Asian Metal Copyright11% MoM and up by 2100.Asian Metal Copyright The average price was USD783.46/mt, USD1,319.48/mt in the same period last year and USD1,407.63/mt in the previous month, down 40.Asian Metal Copyright4 White fused alumina 99%min F36 FOB China In late September, the mainstream export prices of Chinese white fused alumina 99%min F36 stayed at USD740-760t FOB China by late last month, down by USD15t MoM.Asian Metal Copyright64% YoY and down 44.Asian Metal Copyright China exported 3,796.Asian Metal Copyright39% MoM.

China exported 3,863.00mt of brown fused alumina to Netherlands, 9,139.Asian Metal Copyright Currently about 26 brown fused alumina producers in Henan suspended production.Asian Metal Copyright50mt in the same period last year and 3,234.Asian Metal Copyright00% MoM.Asian Metal Copyright65mt in the previous month, down 57.Asian Metal Copyright2.Asian Metal Copyright73% YoY and up 19.Asian Metal Copyright 2 Economy and Policy 2.Asian Metal Copyright43% MoM.Asian Metal Copyright3 Brown fused alumina 95%min 1-3mm in Warehouse Rotterdam 10 7.Asian Metal Copyright The average price was USD1,183.02/mt, USD842.14/mt in the same period last year and USD1,200.69/mt in the previous month, up 40.Asian Metal Copyright37% YoY in Jul 2022 8 6 Relevant Industry News 9 6.Asian Metal Copyright50% YoY and down 1.Asian Metal Copyright3 White fused alumina 99%min 1-3mm EXW China As the production costs decreased and the market demand stayed weak, most producers would slightly lower their prices further to compete for orders.Asian Metal Copyright50% MoM.

China exported 3,796.68mt of brown fused alumina to Japan, 6,538.Asian Metal Copyright21% YoY and down 17.Asian Metal Copyright43mt in the same period last year and 7,689.Asian Metal Copyright38mt in the previous month.Asian Metal Copyright37mt in the previous month, down 41.Asian Metal Copyright48mt in the same period last year and USD1,407.Asian Metal Copyright93% YoY and down 50.Asian Metal Copyright2.Asian Metal Copyright62% MoM.Asian Metal Copyright71mt of brown fused alumina, 332,056.Asian Metal Copyright The average price was USD1,468.31/mt, USD1,600.85/mt in the same period last year and USD2,112.85/mt in the previous month, down 8.Asian Metal Copyright Despite the weak market demand, most Indian producers kept their prices stable supported by the firm raw material prices.Asian Metal Copyright31% YoY and down 30.Asian Metal Copyright4 billion USD354.Asian Metal Copyright53% MoM.

China's export volume of brown fused alumina to top three countries in previous 13 months


China's export price of brown fused alumina to top three countries in previous 13 months


6.2 China's white fused alumina export volume decreased 67.88% YoY in Aug 2022
In Aug 2022, China exported 36,994mt of white fused alumina, 36,225mt in the same period last year and 40,422mt in the previous month, up 2.12% YoY and down 9.Asian Metal Copyright2.Asian Metal Copyright27% MoM.

In Aug 2022, China exported USD64,435,235 worth of white fused alumina, USD41,242,534 in the same period last year and USD66,024,248 in the previous month, up by 56.23% YoY and down by 2.Asian Metal Copyright Chinese white fused alumina producers' output by province from Sep 2021 to Sep 2022 t 5.Asian Metal Copyright41% MoM.Asian Metal Copyright42% YoY; that in other area was 1,500t, unchanged MoM and up by 87.Asian Metal Copyright The average price was USD1,741.77/mt, USD1,138.51/mt in the same period last year and USD1,633.38/mt in the previous month.

In Jan-Aug 2022, China exported a total of 280,967mt of white fused alumina, 249,085mt in the same period last year, up by 12.80% YoY.

China's export volume of white fused alumina in previous 13 months

China's export price of white fused alumina in previous 13 months


In Aug 2022, the top three export sources of white fused alumina for China were United States, Netherland and Japan.

China exported 5,544mt of white fused alumina to Netherland, 8,429mt in the same period last year and 4,951mt in the previous month, down by 34.23% YoY and up by 11.Asian Metal Copyright82% MoM.Asian Metal Copyright98% MoM.Asian Metal Copyright788mt in the same period last year and USD943.Asian Metal Copyright The average price was USD972.718/mt, USD834.860/mt in the same period last year and USD1,231.221/mt in the previous month, up by 16.Asian Metal Copyright 2 Economy and Policy 2.Asian Metal Copyright51% YoY and down 21.Asian Metal Copyright2 Chinese white fused alumina producers' statistics 6 4.Asian Metal Copyright00% MoM.

China exported 5,586mt of white fused alumina to United States, 2,777mt in the same period last year and 7,730mt in the previous month, up by 101.15% YoY and down by 27.Asian Metal Copyright02mt, USD842.Asian Metal Copyright74% MoM.Asian Metal Copyright00 in the same period last year and USD80,766,400.Asian Metal Copyright The average price was USD1,113.922/mt, USD776.788/mt in the same period last year and USD943.325/mt in the previous month, up by 43.Asian Metal Copyright Given the overseas buys' weak demand and the appreciating US dollars against Chinese Yuan, most exporters reduced their prices to boost sales.Asian Metal Copyright40% YoY and up by 18.Asian Metal Copyright1 Brown fused alumina 95%min 1-3mm FOB China 10 7.Asian Metal Copyright08% MoM.

China exported 4,771mt of white fused alumina to Japan, 5,615mt in the same period last year and 4,305mt in the previous month, down by 15.03% YoY and up 10.Asian Metal Copyright 5.Asian Metal Copyright82% MoM.Asian Metal Copyright Price trend of brown fused alumina 95%min 1-3mm in Warehouse Rotterdam from 2022-08-01 to 2022-09-29 EURt 3.Asian Metal Copyright The average price was USD1,255.661/mt, USD1,517.368/mt in the same period last year and USD2,092.966/mt in the previous month, down by 17.Asian Metal Copyright80% YoY; that in Henan was 26,400t, up by 28.Asian Metal Copyright25% YoY and down by 40.Asian Metal Copyright2 China's white fused alumina export volume rose 29.Asian Metal Copyright00% MoM.

China's export volume of white fused alumina to top three countries in previous 13 months


China's export price of white fused alumina to top three countries in previous 13 months


7 Relevant Industry News

7.1 Calcined bauxite market
In late September, the mainstream prices of Chinese dead-burnt calcined bauxite by rotary kilns 85%min 1-3mm stood at RMB2,750-2,850/t (USD382-396/t) Inc-VAT EXW T/T 100% done on Friday, up by RMB100/t (USD14/t) from late last month. The rising prices of calcined bauxite led to increasing production cost of brown fused alumina

Calcined bauxite -rotary kilns 85%min 1-3mm EXW price trend from 2022-08-01 to 2022-09-29(RMB/t)



7.2 Chinese alumina market
In late September, the mainstream prices of Chinese metallurgy grade alumina stood at RMB2,780/t-2,880/t (USD386-400/t) EXW D/P, down by RMB60/t (USD8/t) MoM. The decreased alumina prices lead to decreased production cost of white fused alumina.

Price trend of alumina 98.5%min EXW China from 2022-08-01 to 2022-09-29 (RMB/t)


8 Market Outlook for Next Month

8.1 Chinese market

8.1.1 Brown fused alumina 95%min 1-3mm EXW China
As the market prices already decreased to production cost line, most producers already cut or even halted production and refuse to lower their prices further no matter how weak the market demand keeps.

8.1.2 Brown fused alumina 95%min F36 EXW China
As the market prices already dropped to production cost line, most producers already decreased or even suspended production and refuse to cut their prices further regardless how weak the market demand keeps.

8.1.3 White fused alumina 99%min 1-3mm EXW China
As the production costs decreased and the market demand stayed weak, most producers would slightly lower their prices further to compete for orders.

8.1.4 White fused alumina 99%min F36 EXW China
As the production costs dropped and the market demand remained soft, most producers would slightly cut their prices further to boost sales.

8.2 Chinese Export Market

8.2.1 Brown fused alumina 95%min 1-3mm FOB China
Considering the stabilized domestic prices, the export prices would stay steady next month.

8.2.2 Brown fused alumina 95%min F36 FOB China
Given the flattened domestic prices, the export prices would stay stable next month.

8.2.3 White fused alumina 99%min 1-3mm FOB China
Considering the decreased domestic prices, the export prices would drop next month.

8.2.4 White fused alumina 99%min F36 FOB China
Considering the declined domestic prices, the exporters would lower their prices next month.

8.3 International Market

8.3.1 Brown fused alumina 95%min 1-3mm EXW India
Though the prices in Chinese market decreased, most Indian producers still intend to keep their prices firm based on firm production cost and no inventory pressure.

8.3.2 Brown fused alumina 95%min F36 EXW India
Though the prices in Chinese market decreased, most Indian producers still intend to keep their prices firm based on firm production cost and no inventory pressure.

8.3.3 Brown fused alumina 95%min 1-3mm in Warehouse Rotterdam
Based on stabilized prices in Chinese market and stabilized ocean freight, the prices in Europe would flatten out next month.

8.3.4 White fused alumina 99%min 1-3mm in Warehouse Rotterdam
Based on decreased prices in Chinese market and increased ocean freight, the prices in Europe would flatten out next month.


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