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Egypt: Bauxite Market 2025

Bauxite Market Size in Egypt

The Egyptian bauxite market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, rising by 980% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption, however, recorded a pronounced shrinkage. Bauxite consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Bauxite Exports

Exports from Egypt

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of bauxite, when their volume decreased by -48.1% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 2,573% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, bauxite exports reduced markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 2,477%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for bauxite exports from Egypt, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2015 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to France stood at +14,481.8%.

In value terms, France ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for bauxite exports from Egypt.

From 2015 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to France totaled +379,255.7%.

Export Prices by Country

The average bauxite export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the export price saw a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 147%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for France.

From 2015 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for France amounted to +2,506.1% per year.

Bauxite Imports

Imports into Egypt

In 2022, approx. X tons of bauxite were imported into Egypt; rising by 765% against 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible decline. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, bauxite imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a pronounced decrease. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Brazil (X tons), China (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of bauxite imports to Egypt, with a combined 84% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +24.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest bauxite suppliers to Egypt were Brazil ($X), China ($X) and Spain ($X), with a combined 84% share of total imports.

Brazil, with a CAGR of +14.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average bauxite import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 71%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (+0.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for bauxite in the world?

China constituted the country with the largest volume of bauxite consumption, comprising approx. 48% of total volume. Moreover, bauxite consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Australia, twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Brazil, with a 7.7% share.

What are the largest producers of bauxite in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were Australia, Guinea and China, together comprising 68% of global production.

What are the leading suppliers of bauxite to Egypt?

In value terms, the United States constituted the largest supplier of bauxite to Egypt, comprising 76% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Morocco, with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with an 8.7% share.

What is the average export price for bauxite in Egypt?

In 2020, the average bauxite export price amounted to $1,511 per ton, dropping by -34.1% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for bauxite in Egypt?

In 2021, the average bauxite import price amounted to $1,277 per ton, increasing by 234% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the bauxite market in Egypt. 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.

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Country coverage:

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Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Egypt
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024