The UK aluminium hydroxide market is forecast to grow at a CAGR of +2.8% in volume and +4.4% in value from 2024 to 2035, reaching 351K tons and $248M respectively. In 2024, consumption and production saw declines of -10.5% and -8.9% from recent peaks. The UK is a net importer, primarily sourcing from Germany and Spain, while exports are small but high-value, with Austria as the main destination. Import prices averaged $579\/ton, while export prices were significantly higher at $2,430\/ton, indicating different product grades or applications.<\/p>\n
Key Findings<\/p>\n
UK market forecast to grow to 351K tons ($248M) by 2035 with CAGRs of +2.8% (volume) and +4.4% (value)2024 saw a market contraction with consumption at 258K tons ($155M) and production at 179K tons ($110M)Germany is the leading import supplier by value ($28M), while Spain leads by volume (37K tons)Export volume is minimal (423 tons) but commands a high average price of $2,430 per tonSignificant price disparity exists between imports ($579\/ton) and exports, suggesting different product specificationsMarket Forecast<\/p>\n
Driven by increasing demand for aluminium hydroxide in the UK, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to retain its current trend pattern, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +2.8% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market volume to 351K tons by the end of 2035.<\/p>\n
In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +4.4% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market value to $248M (in nominal wholesale prices) by the end of 2035.<\/p>\n
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ConsumptionUnited Kingdom’s Consumption of Aluminium Hydroxide<\/p>\n
In 2024, approx. 258K tons of aluminium hydroxide were consumed in the UK; falling by -10.5% compared with the previous year’s figure. The total consumption volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2013 to 2024; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. Aluminium hydroxide consumption peaked at 289K tons in 2023, and then shrank in the following year.<\/p>\n
The size of the aluminium hydroxide market in the UK fell to $155M in 2024, reducing by -14.8% 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). Overall, the total consumption indicated a tangible expansion from 2013 to 2024: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, consumption increased by +58.5% against 2016 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $182M, and then shrank in the following year.<\/p>\n
ProductionUnited Kingdom’s Production of Aluminium Hydroxide<\/p>\n
After two years of growth, production of aluminium hydroxide decreased by -8.9% to 179K tons in 2024. The total output volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% from 2013 to 2024; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by 24%. Aluminium hydroxide production peaked at 197K tons in 2023, and then dropped in the following year.<\/p>\n
In value terms, aluminium hydroxide production declined to $110M in 2024 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a resilient expansion from 2013 to 2024: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, production increased by +64.7% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2023 with an increase of 39%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $128M, and then contracted in the following year.<\/p>\n
ImportsUnited Kingdom’s Imports of Aluminium Hydroxide<\/p>\n
In 2024, the amount of aluminium hydroxide imported into the UK shrank to 79K tons, reducing by -14% on the previous year. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 48% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at 105K tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2024, imports failed to regain momentum.<\/p>\n
In value terms, aluminium hydroxide imports dropped to $46M in 2024. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 20%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $57M. From 2015 to 2024, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.<\/p>\n
Imports By Country<\/p>\n
Spain<\/a> (37K tons), Germany<\/a> (29K tons) and Australia<\/a> (4.6K tons) were the main suppliers of aluminium hydroxide imports to the UK, with a combined 89% share of total imports. Ireland<\/a>, Denmark<\/a>, the Netherlands<\/a> and Turkey<\/a> lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 9.3%.<\/p>\n From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Ireland (with a CAGR of +104.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.<\/p>\n In value terms, Germany ($28M) constituted the largest supplier of aluminium hydroxide to the UK, comprising 61% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($11M), with a 23% share of total imports. It was followed by Australia, with a 4.1% share.<\/p>\n From 2013 to 2024, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+3.0% per year) and Australia (+41.3% per year).<\/p>\n Import Prices By Country<\/p>\n The average aluminium hydroxide import price stood at $579 per ton in 2024, surging by 9.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 when the average import price increased by 31%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $693 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2024, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.<\/p>\n Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($976 per ton), while the price for Denmark ($117 per ton) was amongst the lowest.<\/p>\n From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+14.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.<\/p>\n ExportsUnited Kingdom’s Exports of Aluminium Hydroxide<\/p>\n In 2024, approx. 423 tons of aluminium hydroxide were exported from the UK; falling by -4.3% against 2023. Overall, exports recorded a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 889% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 9.4K tons. From 2020 to 2024, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.<\/p>\n In value terms, aluminium hydroxide exports skyrocketed to $1M in 2024. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed temperate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 108%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $1.6M. From 2020 to 2024, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.<\/p>\n Exports By Country<\/p>\n Austria<\/a> (194 tons) was the main destination for aluminium hydroxide exports from the UK, with a 46% share of total exports. Moreover, aluminium hydroxide exports to Austria exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Ireland (81 tons), twofold. The Netherlands<\/a> (43 tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 10% share.<\/p>\n From 2013 to 2024, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Austria amounted to +51.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ireland (+14.1% per year) and the Netherlands (-10.7% per year).<\/p>\n In value terms, the largest markets for aluminium hydroxide exported from the UK were Austria ($382K), Finland<\/a> ($206K) and Ireland ($137K), with a combined 71% share of total exports.<\/p>\n Finland, with a CAGR of +192.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.<\/p>\n Export Prices By Country<\/p>\n The average aluminium hydroxide export price stood at $2,430 per ton in 2024, with an increase of 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price enjoyed resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 411% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $3,508 per ton in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2024, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.<\/p>\n There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2024, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was North Macedonia ($10,450 per ton), while the average price for exports to France<\/a> ($957 per ton) was amongst the lowest.<\/p>\n From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to North Macedonia (+104.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.<\/p>\n