Aluminium Fluoride and Aluminium: 2019 Trends and Outlook to 2029 October 2019
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Aluminium fluoride and aluminium: 2019 trends and outlook to 2029 October 2019 Adam Coggins [email protected] www.roskill.com Disclaimer The statements in this presentation represent the considered views of Roskill Information Services Ltd. It includes certain statements that may be deemed "forward-looking statements“. All statements in this presentation, other than statements of historical facts, that address future market developments, government actions and events, are forward-looking statements. Although Roskill Information Services Ltd. believes the outcomes expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those in forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include changes in general economic, market or business conditions. 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Overview • Aluminium fluoride industry in 2019 • Aluminium industry in 2019 • Market drivers for the aluminium industry • Future prospects to 2029 Aluminium fluoride Use of aluminium fluoride (AlF3) • Used in the production of primary aluminium • Lowers the bath operating temperature • Replaces losses of fluorine and maintains cryolite (Na3AlF6) ratio • Other minor uses include: • Catalyst in organic synthesis • Manufacture of ceramics and glasses Relationship between AlF3 and acidspar CaF2 FSA H2SO4 HF ATH HF ATH ATH AlF3 AlF3 (LBD) AlF3 Relationship between AlF3 and acidspar Demand for fluorspar in the production of primary aluminium is determined by three factors: • unit consumption of aluminium fluoride in kg per tonne of aluminium produced • competition from AlF3 produced from by-product fluorosilicic acid (FSA) • the level of primary aluminium production worldwide Relationship between AlF3 and acidspar Demand for fluorspar in the production of primary aluminium is determined by three factors: • unit consumption of aluminium fluoride in kg per tonne of aluminium produced • competition from AlF3 produced from by-product fluorosilicic acid (FSA) • the level of primary aluminium production worldwide Relationship between AlF3 and acidspar Demand for fluorspar in the production of primary aluminium is determined by three factors: • unit consumption of aluminium fluoride in kg per tonne of aluminium produced • competition from AlF3 produced from by-product fluorosilicic acid (FSA) • the level of primary aluminium production worldwide Relationship between AlF3 and acidspar Demand for fluorspar in the production of primary aluminium is determined by three factors: • unit consumption of aluminium fluoride in kg per tonne of aluminium produced • competition from AlF3 produced from by-product fluorosilicic acid (FSA) • the level of primary aluminium production worldwide AlF3 production costs by category in 2019 • Main cost components = the raw materials, World: Aluminium fluoride production costs averaged, 2019 (%) with fluorspar and alumina trihydrate accounting for 41% and 24% respectively Logistics Labour 3% G&A 7% 1% • Producers in China have higher total costs overall with little variation in the composition Utilities 7% Fluorspar of cost components 41% Recurring • Highest production cost ~US$2,000/t (a capex Chinese producer), lowest production cost 8% ~US$790/t (a Lithuanian producer) Other raw materials ATH 9% 24% Source: Roskill Production cost curve relatively flat for AlF3 World: Production cost curve for selected major AlF3 producers, 2019 (US$/t) Source: Roskill Aluminium fluoride trade and prices AlF3 exports in 2019 show: • China still the main AlF3 supplier to international market, exporting globally (around 95kt this year) • Chinese exports fell significantly in 2017 but have recovered in 2018 and ytd 2019 • EU and North American trade remains largely intra- regional • AlF3 transport over long distances is no problem… • Therefore regions, or countries, do not need to be self- sufficient. Source: GTT and Roskill AlF3 trade prices AlF3: Average import values of material from selected major producers, 2010 to 2019 (US$/t) 3,000 2,500 2,000 1,500 1,000 500 0 China Mexico Italy Tunisia Source: GTT, Roskill AlF3 trade prices AlF3: Average import values of material from selected major producers, 2010 to 2019 (US$/t) 3,000 2,500 2,000 1,500 1,000 500 0 China Mexico Italy Tunisia Source: GTT, Roskill Chinese AlF3 export volumes e AlF3: China: Exports, 1998 to 2019 (t) 200,000 150,000 100,000 50,000 0 Source: GTT, Roskill Chinese AlF3 export prices AlF3: Average shipment values from China in 2019 (US$/t) Source: GTT, Roskill Aluminium Aluminium production by country: World: Primary aluminium production by country, 2018 (%) • China by far the largest aluminium producer in 2019 (as well as by far the largest fluorspar producer and by far Australia the largest aluminium fluoride producer) 3% India • World primary aluminium production has tripled since 4% 1998 UAE China [PERCENTAG 56% • China has been the main contributor to world aluminium E] output growth since 2008 Canada 5% Russia • World production has slowed in recent years 6% Source: WBMS Aluminium demand driven by transport applications: Estimated aluminium demand by market segment (%) • 5.9%py growth since 2008 Consumer Other durables 5% • End uses of aluminium diverse 5% Tansport Packaging 27% • Lightweight 8% Foil stock • High strength-to-weight ratio 8% • Reduces fuel consumption Machinery & equipment Construction • Enhanced environmental [PERCENTAGE] 25% compliance Electrical 13% Source: Roskill Future prospects for aluminium to 2029 Aluminium outlook: aerospace • Demand for air travel expected to grow strongly over the next 20 years, led by Asia Pacific region Boeing: World forecast traffic by region (Bn RPKs) Note: RPKs = Revenue Passenger Kilometres; Within Asia Pacific excludes travel within China Source: Boeing Commercial Market Outlook, 2019-2038 Automotive: hybrid and EV sales to exceed ICEs by 2029 • xEV sales have grown by 26%py since 2010, compared to 3% in total vehicle sales • Sales in 2018 reported xEVs to total 5.38M units – market penetration ~5.5% • Roskill’s Automotive & Battery Materials model forecasts growth in xEV sales of 29%py to 2025 • Total vehicle sales to grow by 1.7%py over same period • Market penetration to reach 29% in 2025 and >50% in 2029 Source: Roskill Automotive: triple revolution Shared & on-demand driving Autonomous vehicles Vehicle electrification Automotive: triple revolution • Uber, Lyft, DiDi Chuxing now • Expected to impact the taxi • EV revolution underway with widespread industry HEV/EV sales reaching 5.3M in 2018 • Cost, convenience, congestion and environmental advantages: • Market share for HEV/EV sales demand drivingdemand - ~5.5% in 2018, ~9% by 2020 attractive to consumers and policy & ~30% by 2025 makers Autonomousdriving • Inc. model ranges/variety Consumers with no/little previous electrificationVehicle Shared&on experience more open to new concepts • Previous ‘revolutions’ will help drive EV uptake Source: Roskill Automotive: new driving methods = demand destruction • HEVs pioneered market penetration (2.3M sales 2018) • BEV sales forecast to exceed HEV sales in 2019, with PHEVs to out-sell HEVs in 2021 • BEV and PHEV sales to grow by >35%py to 2025, compared to ~9%py for HEVs • Demand destruction from new driving concepts to increase 32%py to 2025, reaching 2.8M units Source: Roskill Automotive: incentives, subsidies and policy • China to stop subsidizing EVs with ranges <200km per charge, favouring vehicles with >300km range • Removes high energy density requirements for new EV battery projects • Banning the construction and commissioning of new ICE vehicle plants • EU agrees new 2030 CO2 limit on vehicles, 37.5% less CO2 compared to 2021 • VW stated new targets will require over 40% of EU sales to be EVs by 2030 • Germany earmarked US$1.2Bn to support EV battery cells & research into solid-state batteries • US Government plans to end subsidies for EVs and renewable energy sources in 2020-2021 • Likely to be contested by Democratic House of Representatives • California commits to 100% electric buses in cities by 2029, with a gradual roll out from 2023 Source: Roskill Roskill’s multi-client reports A range of annual reports Roskill’s consultancy offer An expert team of consultants providing bespoke client solutions Roskill Consulting Group Market and Strategic SEA & supply chain Cost studies consulting Sustainability analysis New Roskill fluorspar report available soon: 1. Executive Summary 2. Fluorspar Flowchart 3. Production of fluorspar, HF and AlF3 4. International Trade 5. Prices 6. Outlook 7. Background 8. Country Profiles 9. End-uses 10. Company Profiles Adam Coggins Kerry Satterthwaite George Coles [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] +44 (0)208 417 0087 +44 (0)208 417 0087 +44 (0)208 417 0087 .