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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 2009, 37 million tonnes of primary aluminium were produced worldwide. Following a constant increase in production since 2001 there was a 6.8% decrease in production in 2009 compared with 2008.

During 2009, there was a downturn in production of 16.2% in Europe. Also America produced 14% less of primary aluminium than the previous year. The production of primary aluminium tends upwards in Asia with growth of 1% in 2009.

Production of Primary Aluminium

in 1000 tonnes 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
Europe 9.000 8,900 9,200 9,800 8,200
Asia 11.300 13,100 16,600 17,400 17,600
Africa 1.700 1,900 1,800 1,700 1,700
America 7.800 7.800 8,200 8,500 7,300
Ozeania 2.200 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,200
Total 32.000 34,000 38,100 39,700 37,000

Production of secondary aluminium

Recycling
The production of secondary (recycled) aluminium reported an decrease of 10,6% in 2009 compared with the previous year. This is due to the development in America (-5%), Asia (-5.3%) and Europe (-18.5%).

Of the 8 million tonnes of secondary aluminium produced worldwide in 2009, some 48% was attributable to America 28% to Europe and 23% to Asia.

Production of Secondary Aluminium

in 1000 tonnes 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
Europe 2.700 2,800 2,900 2,700 2,200
Asia 1.500 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,800
Africa 30 30 30 30 50
America 4.100 4,100 4,600 4,000 3,800
Ozeania 150 150 150 150 150
Total 8.630 8,980 9,580 8,780 8,000
 
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