Brazilian ATH exports surge in 2016
By Davide Ghilotti
Published: Thursday, 23 February 2017
ATH exports to US up over 200%; Lower US capacity key factor; Japan, Argentina also raise demand
Brazilian exports of alumina trihydrate (ATH) increased by
almost 50% throughout 2016 as demand surged in leading
destinations including the US and Japan, trade data
shows.
Total exports of ATH from Brazil reached 737,179 tonnes in
2016, according to customs data, marking a 47% hike in volume
year-on-year (y-o-y).