China’s growth will slow in 2022, including exports

Aluminium wars will unfold between China and the West

Emerald Expert Briefings ◽

10.1108/oxan-db212666 ◽

2016 ◽

Keyword(s):

Business Models ◽

The West ◽

Content Type ◽

Aluminium Production ◽

Aluminium Smelting ◽

Bauxite Mines ◽

China’S Growth ◽

Smelting Capacity

Subject Competition moves downstream and into the arena of trade laws. Significance Aluminium is an industrial metal in wide use from cans to aeroplanes and electronics. As with most commodities, demand for the metal has been driven by China's growth and by its increased overall usage. China's aluminium production has grown rapidly since 1990, and competition with rival producers is now intensifying downstream in semi-finished products. Impacts Closures of bauxite mines and aluminium smelting capacity will occur mostly outside of China. Aluminium companies will shift business models to compete on downstream products. Chinese aluminium manufacturers will be scrutinised for potential 'dumping' practices.

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Prospects for Africa in the fourth quarter

Emerald Expert Briefings ◽

10.1108/oxan-db203242 ◽

2015 ◽

Keyword(s):

Ivory Coast ◽

Commodity Prices ◽

Fourth Quarter ◽

Growth Path ◽

Content Type ◽

Aggregate Growth ◽

Sub Saharan ◽

Post War ◽

China’S Growth ◽

Important Milestone

Subject Prospects for Africa in the fourth quarter. Significance External headwinds facing sub-Saharan African (SSA) economies are intensifying. Uncertainty over China's growth path adds to the existing strain from lower commodity prices. The aggregate growth average is down, as the two largest economies (Nigeria and South Africa) post disappointing outlooks. Elections are due in Ivory Coast, Guinea and Burkina Faso, where leaders wrestle with post-war or post-coup era settlements. Meanwhile, the delayed Nigerian cabinet will be an important milestone for gauging confidence in the new government.

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