World - Bauxite - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Bauxite market: get the most recent info enhanced by an Ai-driven market research tool. Information contain consumption, production, market size, companies, trade, imports, exports, and market prices. There is a breakdown by region, including China, the U.S., EU, the U.K., Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, and Russia. Market trends and outlook to 2030 are also featured in the snapshots.
Bauxite - World's Largest Markets
| Rating | Country |
|---|---|
| 1 | China |
| 2 | Russia |
| 3 | Australia |
| 4 | India |
| 5 | Brazil |
In value terms, China led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Russia. It was followed by Australia.
In China, the bauxite market remained relatively stable over the period from 2018-2020. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Russia (-1.4% per year) and Australia (+1.2% per year).
Bauxite Prices
Lowest Prices - FOB - Top Exporters
| COUNTRY | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR, 2018-2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD per ton | ||||
| Australia | 47 | 44 | 28 | -22.8% |
| Indonesia | 51 | 49 | 29 | -24.6% |
| Jamaica | 30 | 30 | 29 | -1.7% |
| Brazil | 32 | 36 | 36 | 6.1% |
| Guinea | 53 | 53 | 47 | -5.8% |
| Average | 51 | 51 | 39 | -12.1% |
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Guinea ($47 per ton), while Australia ($28 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil, while the other global leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.
Highest Prices - CIF - Top Importers
| COUNTRY | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR, 2018-2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD per ton | ||||
| India | 104 | 79 | 59 | -24.7% |
| Ireland | 57 | 52 | 49 | -7.3% |
| Spain | 49 | 50 | 49 | 0.0% |
| Germany | 54 | 54 | 48 | -5.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | 173 | 180 | 48 | -47.3% |
| China | 54 | 51 | 45 | -8.7% |
| Ukraine | 41 | 45 | 44 | 3.6% |
| United States | 45 | 41 | 39 | -6.9% |
| Canada | 52 | 42 | 37 | -15.6% |
| Average | 56 | 53 | 48 | -7.5% |
Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was India ($59 per ton), while Canada ($37 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ukraine, while the other global leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.
Bauxite - Top Importers
| COUNTRY | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR, 2018-2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| billion USD | ||||
| China | 4.4 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 6.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.2 | -6.4% |
| Ukraine | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 4.7% |
| Spain | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 4.9% |
| India | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 4.7% |
In value terms, China ($5.1B) constitutes the largest market for imported bauxite worldwide, comprising 72% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Ireland ($230M), with a 3.3% share of global imports. It was followed by Ukraine, with a 3.2% share.
From 2018 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China stood at +6.7%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Ireland (-6.4% per year) and Ukraine (+4.7% per year).
Bauxite - Top Exporters
| COUNTRY | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR, 2018-2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| billion USD | ||||
| Guinea | 2.9 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 9.3% |
| Australia | 1.4 | 1.6 | 1 | -15.1% |
| Indonesia | 0.4 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 19.8% |
| Brazil | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.2 | -20.4% |
| Jamaica | 0.1 | 0.09 | 0.09 | -5.8% |
In value terms, Guinea ($3.5B) remains the largest bauxite supplier worldwide, comprising 61% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Australia ($1B), with a 18% share of global exports. It was followed by Indonesia, with a 9.7% share.
From 2018 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value in Guinea amounted to +9.3%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Australia (-15.1% per year) and Indonesia (+19.8% per year).
Bauxite - Market Forecast
Driven by increasing demand for bauxite worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to retain its current trend pattern, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of for the period from 2020 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to by the end of 2030.
Bauxite - Top Companies
RIO TINTO PLC, BHP BILLITON PLC, BROADMEADOW MINE SERVICES PTY LTD, Aluminum Corporation of China Limited, ARCONIC INC., CLERMONT COAL PTY LTD, SOUTH32 LIMITED, KGHM POLSKA MIEDZ S A, EASTERN ALUMINIUM (PORTLAND) PTY LTD, EASTERN ALUMINIUM PTY LTD, ALCOA OF AUSTRALIA LIMITED, Halco (mining) Inc., POLYMETAL INTERNATIONAL PLC, Companhia Brasileira de Metalúrgia e Mineração., Alcoa World Alumina LLC, RANDGOLD RESOURCES LTD, TATI NICKEL MINING COMPANY PTY LTD, FERREXPO PLC, Ambatovy Joint Venture, Salobo Metais S/A.
Bauxite - Product Coverage
- HS 2606 - Aluminium ores and concentrates
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global bauxite market. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 07291300 - Aluminium ores and concentrates
Country coverage:
Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:
- USA
- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
+ the largest producing countries
Data coverage:
- Global market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Global production, split by region and country
- Global trade (exports and imports)
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
Company coverage:
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES
The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- United States
- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption, by Country, 2022–2024
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Import Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Export Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Consumption, by Country, 2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, By Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
- Exports and Growth, By Product
- Export Prices and Growth, By Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, by Country, 2024
- Production, In Physical Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Import Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Export Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
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