Research and Markets: New Report Details the $42 Bn Alumina and Aluminum Production and Processing Industry in the U.S. and Its Foreign Trade

DUBLIN - (Business Wire) Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/507277/alumina_and_alumin) has announced the addition of Supplier Relations US, LLC's new report "Alumina and Aluminum Production and Processing Industry in the U.S. and its Foreign Trade [2009 Edition]" to their offering. The Alumina and Aluminum Production and Processing Industry report is the most comprehensive market research report available on this industry. With complete 2008 data and sophisticated forecasts for 2009, the report provides the most updated data and analysis on the industrys key financial data, cost and pricing, competitive landscape, industry structure, and trends and opportunities. This 169-page report includes the most recent information on the domestic market, global market and overseas growth opportunities. This detailed information resource, independently researched and supported by 10 years of historical data, identifies best and worst case scenarios of today's pressing challenges. While the breadth of coverage leaves no aspect of the industry uncovered, the depth of analysis delves into granular macroeconomic data on personal consumption, channel mix, government demand index, and pricing fluctuation. Our Fortune 500 customers consider this report the most comprehensive guide to the industry. In this report, you will find industry data on the following major categories: Executive Summary Quick Industry Statistics: 2-page overview for the CEO on the run Supply & Demand with Capacity Utilization 2008 Review 2009 Outlook Industry Income Statement All relevant financial data including: Revenue, Cost of Materials, Labor Costs, Gross Profit, SG&A, Net Income, etc. 4-year Financials Comparison and Trends Industry Balance Sheet Traditional key elements of Assets, Liabilities, and Equity Inventory fabrication stages Calculated balance sheet ratios Capital Expenditure Plant additions and expansions Computer and IT investments Machinery and Equipment for production and material handling Industry Cost Analysis Upstream Industries and the cost allocations towards producer, wholesale, retail, and freight Materials and their percentage share of total material costs Industry Pricing Analysis Producer Pricing Indices at industry, wholesale, and retail levels for comparison and trend forecasting Pricing Distribution among Downstream Industries differentiated at producer, wholesale, retail, and freight categories Industry Foreign Trade Detailed Import/Export Data by commodities and by countries Mode of Shipment and insurance and freight costs Industry Structure Labor and Compensation Structure: productivity indices, hourly wages, production hours, output index, HR structure Establishments: Trends, Employee Statistics, State by State numbers Valued added statistics: industry GDP contribution Competitive Landscape Industry Concentration: HHI, number of companies, size distributions, market shares Major Players: company profiles and market size ranges Executive Summary Definition & Classification This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following: (1) refining alumina; (2) making (i.e., the primary production) aluminum from alumina; (3) recovering aluminum from scrap or dross; (4) alloying purchased aluminum; and (5) manufacturing aluminum primary forms (e.g., bar, foil, pipe, plate, rod, sheet, tube, wire). This 5-digit NAICS industry (33131) is under the hierarchy of Primary Metal Manufacturing Subsector (331), and the Manufacturing Sector (31-33). Its SIC equivalent codes are: 2819 - Industrial Inorganic Chemicals, NEC (alumina); 3334 - Primary Production of Aluminum; 3341 - Secondary Smelting and Refining of Nonferrous Metals (aluminum); 3353 - Aluminum Sheet, Plate, and Foil; 3354 - Aluminum Extruded Products; 3355 - Aluminum Rolling and Drawing, NEC; 3357 - Drawing and Insulating of Nonferrous Wire (aluminum wire drawing); and 3399 - Primary Metal Products, NEC (aluminum powder, paste, flakes, etc.). Revenue, Profitability & Foreign Trade Preview The industrys revenue for the year 2008 was approximately $42.0 billion USD, with an estimated gross profit of 17.74%. Import was valued at $13.6 billion USD from 159 countries. The industry also exported $6.9 billion USD worth of merchandise to 89 countries. Adding import value to and subtracting export value from the industrys shipment value, the total domestic demand for the industry in 2008 was $48.7 billion USD. Report Summary This 169-page report contains unparalleled research on this industry in breadth and depth. With a macroeconomic perspective, the report provides a fresh and comprehensive view of the industry. The report's supply and demand data covers both U.S. shipments and international trade while taking into consideration of the industrys capacity utilization. The industry level income statements, balance sheets, and capital expenditure analysis contain all the elements needed for financial benchmarking. In the cost analysis section, 58 upstream industries are analyzed to offer insight into the supply chain cost structure. For the channel and pricing structure, 177 downstream industries are analyzed. The competitive landscape section provides the number of companies and their revenue share within the industry, the market concentration, and a list of major players. All related trade associations, industry standards, and trade publications are also listed. This industry comprises 6 U.S. industries at 6-digit NAICS level. This industry report provides a top-down view on these industries by aggregating financial data and then providing revenue figures for each of these 6 industries. This industry report includes detailed information on: 1. Major players in the industry 2. Organizations that set standards for the industry 3. Government agencies that regulate and monitor policies related to the industry 4. Trade associations, including educational institutions 5. Trade publications 6. Trade shows and organizers 7. Sources of the information This information may include the name of the company or organization, a description of the organization and how it is related to the industry, and a URL link to its website.