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Portugal: Bauxite Market 2025

Bauxite Market Size in Portugal

The Portuguese bauxite market declined rapidly to $X in 2022, waning by -21.1% 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). Over the period under review, consumption, however, posted a tangible expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Bauxite Exports

Exports from Portugal

In 2022, shipments abroad of bauxite decreased by 0% to X kg, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports recorded a dramatic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 9.2%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, bauxite exports stood at $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a sharp downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 11%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X kg) was the main destination for bauxite exports from Portugal, with a 81% share of total exports. Moreover, bauxite exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Spain (X kg), fourfold.

From 2016 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Netherlands totaled +2.3%.

In value terms, the largest markets for bauxite exported from Portugal were the Netherlands ($X) and Spain ($X).

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +12.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The average bauxite export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. In general, the export price enjoyed resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by 76%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands totaled $X per ton.

From 2016 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain (+33.8%).

Bauxite Imports

Imports into Portugal

Bauxite imports into Portugal fell remarkably to X tons in 2022, waning by -20.8% against 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded a notable expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 835%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, bauxite imports declined sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 594% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Brazil (X tons) were the main suppliers of bauxite imports to Portugal, together accounting for 78% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Brazil (with a CAGR of +166.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, China ($X), Belgium ($X) and Brazil ($X) appeared to be the largest bauxite suppliers to Portugal, with a combined 74% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Brazil, with a CAGR of +118.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average bauxite import price amounted to $X per ton, approximately reflecting the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 99%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Luxembourg (+14.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for bauxite in the world?

China remains the largest bauxite consuming country worldwide, comprising approx. 48% of total volume. Moreover, bauxite consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Australia, twofold. Brazil ranked third in terms of total consumption 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 accounting for 68% of global production.

What are the leading suppliers of bauxite to Portugal?

In value terms, China constituted the largest supplier of bauxite to Portugal, comprising 77% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Belgium, with a 16% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of bauxite from Portugal?

In value terms, Spain remains the key foreign market for bauxite exports from Portugal.

What is the average export price for bauxite in Portugal?

The average bauxite export price stood at $886 per ton in 2020, dropping by -14.2% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for bauxite in Portugal?

In 2021, the average bauxite import price amounted to $760 per ton, growing by 56% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the bauxite market in Portugal. 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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Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Portugal
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
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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