Aluminium sector in Brazil: High potential for consumption growth

Domestic consumption was expected to rise 5.3% in 2013.

Packaging, construction, and transport sectors will continue to be key drivers of consumption growth.

As opposed to consumption, domestic primary aluminum production receded in 2013 by about 10%.

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