Aluminium production worldwide
The global demand for aluminium has increased markedly in recent years, not least as a result of the dynamic economic developments in Asia. The figures given here provide an overview of the production of aluminium worldwide.Production of primary aluminium
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In 2010, the production of primary aluminum in Europe increase of approximately 2.3% in comparison to 2009. On the American continent were in 2010the production about 4% less than last year. The Asian region recorded with just over 22% growth in 2010 increasing production rates.
Production of Primary Aluminium
| in 1000 tonnes | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europe | 8,900 | 9,200 | 9,800 | 8,400 | 8,600 |
| Asia | 13,100 | 16,600 | 17,400 | 17,700 | 21,600 |
| Africa | 1,900 | 1,800 | 1,700 | 1,700 | 1,700 |
| America | 7.800 | 8,200 | 8,500 | 7,300 | 7,000 |
| Ozeania | 2,300 | 2,300 | 2,300 | 2,200 | 2,300 |
| Total | 34,000 | 38,100 | 39,700 | 37,300 | 41,200 |
Production of secondary aluminium
Of the 8 million tonnes of secondary aluminium produced worldwide in 2010, some 43% was attributable to America 29% to Europe and 25% to Asia.
Production of Secondary Aluminium
| in 1000 tonnes | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europe | 2,900 | 3,000 | 2,700 | 2,100 | 2,500 |
| Asia | 1,900 | 1,900 | 1,900 | 1,700 | 2,100 |
| Africa | 30 | 30 | 30 | 50 | 50 |
| America | 4,200 | 4,700 | 4,100 | 3,900 | 3,600 |
| Ozeania | 150 | 150 | 150 | 150 | 150 |
| Total | 9,180 | 9,780 | 8,880 | 7,900 | 8,400 |
