World - Bauxite - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Bauxite Market Size
In 2022, the global bauxite market increased by X% to $X, rising for the sixth consecutive year after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the global market hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
Bauxite Production
In value terms, bauxite production declined modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, global production growth failed to regain momentum.
Bauxite Exports
Exports
In 2022, overseas shipments of bauxite decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. The global exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, bauxite exports dropped slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.
Exports by Country
Guinea represented the key exporting country with an export of around X tons, which finished at X% of total exports. Australia (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Indonesia (X%). Brazil (X tons), Sierra Leone (X tons) and Jamaica (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.
Guinea was also the fastest-growing in terms of the bauxite exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Sierra Leone (X%) and Australia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Brazil (X%), Indonesia (X%) and Jamaica (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Guinea (X p.p.) and Australia (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global exports, while Jamaica, Brazil and Indonesia saw its share reduced by X%, X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.
In value terms, Guinea ($X) remains the largest bauxite supplier worldwide, comprising X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Australia ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by Indonesia, with a X% share.
In Guinea, bauxite exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Australia (X% per year) and Indonesia (X% per year).
Export Prices by Country
In 2022, the average bauxite export price amounted to $X per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Guinea ($X per ton), while Australia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (X%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Bauxite Imports
Imports
In 2022, global bauxite imports expanded remarkably to X tons, with an increase of X% compared with the previous year. In general, imports recorded resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Global imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, bauxite imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.
Imports by Country
China prevails in imports structure, resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. The following importers - Ireland (X tons), Spain (X tons), the United States (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Canada (X tons) and India (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.
Imports into China increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, the United Arab Emirates (X%) and India (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the United Arab Emirates emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Spain, Ireland and Canada experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, the United States (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of China, the United Arab Emirates and India increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively.
In value terms, China ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported bauxite worldwide, comprising X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Spain, with a X% share.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: India (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).
Import Prices by Country
In 2022, the average bauxite import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. Global import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while Canada ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (X%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
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- Indonesia
- Netherlands
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- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
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- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
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- Chile
- Ireland
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- Algeria
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1. INTRODUCTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
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7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
- PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. GLOBAL IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. GLOBAL EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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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
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- 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
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Consumption, By Country, 2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- 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, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, By Country, 2023
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, 2012–2023
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