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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During 2007, there was an increase in production of 3.4% in Europe. America produced 4.8% more of primary aluminium than the previous year. The production of primary aluminium in Asia reoprtet growth of 26.5% in 2007, which is the highest increase compared to recent years.
Production of Primary Aluminium
| in 1000 tonnes | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europe | 8.400 | 8.800 | 9.000 | 8.900 | 9.200 |
| Asia | 8.200 | 9.700 | 11.300 | 13.100 | 16.600 |
| Africa | 1.400 | 1.700 | 1.700 | 1.900 | 1.800 |
| America | 7.800 | 7.500 | 7.800 | 7.800 | 8.200 |
| Ozeania | 2.200 | 2.200 | 2.200 | 2.300 | 2.300 |
| Total | 28.000 | 29.900 | 32.000 | 34.000 | 38.100 |
Production of secondary aluminium
Of the 9.6 million tonnes of secondary aluminium produced worldwide in 2007, some 48% was attributable to America and 30% to Europe.
Production of Secondary Aluminium
| in 1000 tonnes | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europe | 2.600 | 2.700 | 2.700 | 2.800 | 2.900 |
| Asia | 1.500 | 1.500 | 1.500 | 1.900 | 1.900 |
| Africa | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| America | 3.600 | 3.700 | 4.100 | 4.100 | 4.600 |
| Ozeania | 150 | 150 | 150 | 150 | 150 |
| Total | 7.880 | 8.080 | 8.630 | 8.980 | 9.580 |
