+353-1-416-8900REST OF WORLD
+44-20-3973-8888REST OF WORLD
1-917-300-0470EAST COAST U.S
1-800-526-8630U.S. (TOLL FREE)

Global Bauxite Market Report and Forecast 2024-2032

  • PDF Icon

    Report

  • 210 Pages
  • December 2023
  • Region: Global
  • Expert Market Research
  • ID: 5921548
According to the report, the global bauxite market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.10% between 2024 and 2032. Aided by the surging demand for aluminium products and the pivotal role bauxite plays in the metallurgical industry, the market is expected to grow significantly by 2032.

Bauxite, primarily composed of hydrated aluminium oxides, is the primary ore for aluminium production. Globally, it's celebrated as the primary source for a slew of non-metallurgical sectors as well, ranging from the production of speciality alumina to abrasives and even chemicals.

A colossal driver for the global bauxite market growth remains the perpetual demand for aluminium, particularly in sectors like transportation, construction, packaging, and electrical. As urbanisation and industrialisation trends shoot up, especially in developing countries, the appetite for infrastructure and transportation solutions has spiralled, in turn, amplifying the demand for aluminium and consequently bauxite.

As per the bauxite market analysis, the shifting consumer trend towards lightweight vehicles, prompted by the collective desire for fuel efficiency and reduced carbon emissions, augments the demand for aluminium, reinforcing bauxite's market potential further.

In non-metallurgical applications, the burgeoning demand for ceramics in construction, especially in the booming urban landscapes of the Asia-Pacific region, fosters an optimistic scenario for the bauxite market. The refractory industry, too, has consistently leaned on bauxite for its high thermal stability and resistance, ensuring its essential role in steel and glass production.

Beyond its direct applications, the global focus on sustainable practices and green technologies has seen an unexpected boon for bauxite and further increase the value of bauxite market size. High-purity bauxite is a critical ingredient in the production of aluminium's myriad derivatives, which are core to electric vehicle batteries and renewable energy solutions, especially wind turbines.

The Asia-Pacific region, led by countries such as China, India, and Indonesia, has established itself as the linchpin in the market. The insatiable demand for infrastructure development, coupled with the rapid industrialisation in these economies, has solidified the region's dominance, propelling the bauxite market demand. China, in particular, has been importing vast quantities of bauxite to feed its colossal aluminium smelting capacity.

Market Segmentation

The market can be divided based on grade, application, and region.

Market Breakup by Grade

  • Refractory Grade
  • Metallurgical Grade

Market Breakup by Application

  • Alumina Production
  • Cement
  • Refractory
  • Abrasives
  • Others

Market Breakup by Region

  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia Pacific
  • Latin America
  • Middle East and Africa

Competitive Landscape

The report looks into the market shares, plant turnarounds, capacities, investments, and mergers and acquisitions, among other major developments, of the leading companies operating in the global bauxite market. Some of the major players explored in the report are as follows:
  • Alcoa Corporation
  • Norsk Hydro ASA
  • South32 Limited
  • Aluminum Corporation of China Limited
  • Rio Tinto Limited
  • Others

Table of Contents

1 Preface2 Report Coverage - Key Segmentation and Scope
3 Report Description
3.1 Market Definition and Outlook
3.2 Properties and Applications
3.3 Market Analysis
3.4 Key Players
4 Key Assumptions
5 Executive Summary
5.1 Overview
5.2 Key Drivers
5.3 Key Developments
5.4 Competitive Structure
5.5 Key Industrial Trends
6 Snapshot
6.1 Global
6.2 Regional
7 Opportunities and Challenges in the Market
8 Global Bauxite Market Analysis
8.1 Key Industry Highlights
8.2 Global Bauxite Historical Market (2018-2023)
8.3 Global Bauxite Market Forecast (2024-2032)
8.4 Global Bauxite Market by Grade
8.4.1 Refractory Grade
8.4.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.4.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.4.2 Metallurgical Grade
8.4.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.4.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.5 Global Bauxite Market by Application
8.5.1 Alumina Production
8.5.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.5.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.5.2 Cement
8.5.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.5.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.5.3 Refractory
8.5.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.5.3.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.5.4 Abrasives
8.5.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.5.4.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.5.5 Others
8.6 Global Bauxite Market by Region
8.6.1 North America
8.6.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.6.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.6.2 Europe
8.6.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.6.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.6.3 Asia Pacific
8.6.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.6.3.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.6.4 Latin America
8.6.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.6.4.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.6.5 Middle East and Africa
8.6.5.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.6.5.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
9 North America Bauxite Market Analysis
9.1 United States of America
9.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
9.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
9.2 Canada
9.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
9.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
10 Europe Bauxite Market Analysis
10.1 United Kingdom
10.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
10.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
10.2 Germany
10.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
10.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
10.3 France
10.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
10.3.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
10.4 Italy
10.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
10.4.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
10.5 Others
11 Asia Pacific Bauxite Market Analysis
11.1 China
11.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
11.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
11.2 Japan
11.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
11.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
11.3 India
11.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
11.3.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
11.4 ASEAN
11.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
11.4.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
11.5 Australia
11.5.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
11.5.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
11.6 Others
12 Latin America Bauxite Market Analysis
12.1 Brazil
12.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
12.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
12.2 Argentina
12.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
12.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
12.3 Mexico
12.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
12.3.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
12.4 Others
13 Middle East and Africa Bauxite Market Analysis
13.1 Saudi Arabia
13.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
13.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
13.2 United Arab Emirates
13.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
13.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
13.3 Nigeria
13.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
13.3.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
13.4 South Africa
13.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
13.4.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
13.5 Others
14 Market Dynamics
14.1 SWOT Analysis
14.1.1 Strengths
14.1.2 Weaknesses
14.1.3 Opportunities
14.1.4 Threats
14.2 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
14.2.1 Supplier's Power
14.2.2 Buyer's Power
14.2.3 Threat of New Entrants
14.2.4 Degree of Rivalry
14.2.5 Threat of Substitutes
14.3 Key Indicators for Demand
14.4 Key Indicators for Price
15 Value Chain Analysis
16 Price Analysis
16.1 North America Historical Price Trends (2018-2023) and Forecast (2024-2032)
16.2 Europe Historical Price Trends (2018-2023) and Forecast (2024-2032)
16.3 Asia Pacific Historical Price Trends (2018-2023) and Forecast (2024-2032)
16.4 Latin America Historical Price Trends (2018-2023) and Forecast (2024-2032)
16.5 Middle East and Africa Historical Price Trends (2018-2023) and Forecast (2024-2032)
17 Competitive Landscape
17.1 Market Structure
17.2 Company Profiles
17.2.1 Alcoa Corporation
17.2.1.1 Company Overview
17.2.1.2 Product Portfolio
17.2.1.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
17.2.1.4 Certifications
17.2.2 Norsk Hydro ASA
17.2.2.1 Company Overview
17.2.2.2 Product Portfolio
17.2.2.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
17.2.2.4 Certifications
17.2.3 South32 Limited
17.2.3.1 Company Overview
17.2.3.2 Product Portfolio
17.2.3.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
17.2.3.4 Certifications
17.2.4 Aluminum Corporation of China Limited
17.2.4.1 Company Overview
17.2.4.2 Product Portfolio
17.2.4.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
17.2.4.4 Certifications
17.2.5 Rio Tinto Limited
17.2.5.1 Company Overview
17.2.5.2 Product Portfolio
17.2.5.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
17.2.5.4 Certifications
17.2.6 Others
18 Key Trends and Developments in the Market
List of Key Figures and Tables
1. Global Bauxite Market: Key Industry Highlights, 2018 and 2032
2. Global Bauxite Historical Market: Breakup by Product (USD Billion), 2018-2023
3. Global Bauxite Market Forecast: Breakup by Product (USD Billion), 2024-2032
4. Global Bauxite Historical Market: Breakup by Application (USD Billion), 2018-2023
5. Global Bauxite Market Forecast: Breakup by Application (USD Billion), 2024-2032
6. Global Bauxite Historical Market: Breakup by Region (USD Billion), 2018-2023
7. Global Bauxite Market Forecast: Breakup by Region (USD Billion), 2024-2032
8. North America Bauxite Historical Market: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2018-2023
9. North America Bauxite Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2024-2032
10. Europe Bauxite Historical Market: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2018-2023
11. Europe Bauxite Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2024-2032
12. Asia Pacific Bauxite Historical Market: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2018-2023
13. Asia Pacific Bauxite Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2024-2032
14. Latin America Bauxite Historical Market: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2018-2023
15. Latin America Bauxite Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2024-2032
16. Middle East and Africa Bauxite Historical Market: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2018-2023
17. Middle East and Africa Bauxite Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2024-2032
18. North America Historical Price Trends and Forecast 2018-2028
19. Europe Historical Price Trends and Forecast 2018-2028
20. Asia Pacific Historical Price Trends and Forecast 2018-2028
21. Latin America Historical Price Trends and Forecast 2018-2028
22. Middle East and Africa Historical Price Trends and Forecast 2018-2028
23. Global Bauxite Market Structure

Companies Mentioned

  • Alcoa Corporation
  • Norsk Hydro ASA
  • South32 Limited
  • Aluminum Corporation of China Limited
  • Rio Tinto Limited

Methodology

Loading
LOADING...