Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) Overview
Pro stress-test →Alba is one of the world's largest aluminium smelters with a production capacity of more than 1.623M mtpa (2025). The first aluminum smelter in the Middle East, which started its commercial operations in 1971, Alba has evolved into a global leader serving over 240 customers across multiple continents with diverse aluminum products and specialized alloys.
Strategic Profile
Pro stress-test →The company's shareholders are Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company (69.38%), Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma'aden) (20.62%) and the General Public (10%). Alba's products find application in construction, transportation, electrical goods, household appliances and packaging industries, with exports to the Middle East and North Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas. The company maintains vertical integration including dedicated calcining capacity and energy independence through natural gas power generation.
Competitive Landscape
Pro stress-test →Alba produces high-quality Aluminium products exported to more than 240 global customers, competing primarily with other integrated smelters in China, Russia, and the Gulf region. The company's differentiation stems from premium quality (99.86% average purity), integrated backward value chain, and long-term customer relationships across automotive, beverage, and construction segments.
Industry Context
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) operates in Metals & Mining / Aluminum Smelting.
Key facts
Founded: 1971 · Headquarters: Manama, Bahrain · Employees: 1,000-5,000 · Revenue: $4.3B · Market cap: $4.1B