| Product | Region | Incoterm Basis | Price | Last Updated Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bauxite | China | CIF | USD 60.32/DMT | May 2026 |
| Bauxite | India | FOB | USD 68.51/DMT | May 2026 |
| Bauxite | Guinea | FOB | USD 38.50/DMT | May 2026 |
| Bauxite | USA | FOB | USD 32.32/DMT | May 2026 |
| Bauxite | Australia | CIF | USD 64.80/DMT | May 2026 |
| Bauxite | China | CIF | USD 58.93/DMT | April 2026 |
| Bauxite | India | FOB | USD 68.00/DMT | April 2026 |
| Bauxite | Guinea | FOB | USD 37.95/DMT | April 2026 |
| Bauxite | USA | FOB | USD 32.00/DMT | April 2026 |
| Bauxite | Australia | CIF | USD 63.00/DMT | April 2026 |
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Asia
In the second quarter of 2026, the average bauxite price in China went from ~RMB 0.40/kg in April to ~RMB 0.41/kg in the subsequent month, showing an increase of ~2.4%. Prices moved slightly higher due to stable alumina refinery operations running at elevated utilization levels, sustaining import requirements. China continued to rely heavily on Guinea and Australia for supply, which together account for more than 60% of its bauxite imports Limited output flexibility in exporting regions kept import availability tight despite stable domestic demand. Meanwhile, the average bauxite price for India ~INR 6.45/kg in April and around ~INR 6.50/kg in the subsequent month, showing an increase of ~0.8%.
Europe
In Europe, minimal fluctuations in the bauxite prices were witnessed because of the stable levels of refinery production. The region remained structurally dependent on imports, with about 80% of bauxite coming from Guinea, Brazil and Australia. Weak demand from automotive and construction industry hampered downstream aluminium market growth; however, import diversification was still under way due to the structural vulnerability to shipping disturbances on the Atlantic shipping lanes.
North America
In Q2’26, the average price was around ~USD 32.00/DMT in April, and the following month was approximately USD 32.32/DMT, representing the increase by around 1.0%. Bauxite prices increased thanks to the stable alumina refinery production and stable bauxite imports from Jamaica, Brazil and Guinea.
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According to Procurement Resource, bauxite prices are expected to remain range-bound with a mild upward bias, driven by refinery demand stability and continued export policy constraints in major supplying regions.
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Asia
In Asia, bauxite prices followed a fluctuating trend as strong supply growth from Guinea countered cost-side pressures. Guinea’s exports rose by about 25% in 2025, with over 70% directed to China, improving regional availability and pushing prices downward at intervals. However, the Iran war increased freight costs and disrupted shipping routes, raising landed costs and creating short-term price rebounds. At the same time, additional alumina refining capacity in China and Indonesia reduced the urgency for raw material purchases, keeping demand subdued and leading to alternating periods of decline and recovery.
Europe
In Europe, bauxite prices moved in a mixed pattern as import dependence exposed the region to both global oversupply and logistics disruptions. Improved supply from West Africa reduced competition for cargoes and pressured prices, while rising freight and insurance costs due to the Iran war intermittently increased import costs. Concerns over potential export quotas in Guinea added uncertainty to long-term supply agreements, resulting in oscillating price movements rather than a clear directional trend.
North America
In North America, bauxite prices remained oscillating as soft global fundamentals were offset by logistical challenges. Higher availability from international suppliers and weaker alumina prices reduced procurement urgency, keeping downward pressure on prices. However, war-related disruptions increased transportation costs and delayed shipments, periodically tightening supply chains and supporting temporary price increases. The balance between ample supply and elevated logistics costs kept the market range-bound.
Bauxite is a sedimentary rock composed primarily of aluminum oxide minerals, like gibbsite, boehmite, and diaspore, along with various impurities. It is the primary source of aluminum metal and extensively mined worldwide. Through the Bayer process, bauxite is refined to extract alumina, which is then smelted to produce aluminum.
This lightweight and corrosion-resistant metal finds numerous applications in industries such as aerospace, transportation, construction, and packaging. Bauxite is also used to manufacture refractories, abrasives, and chemicals. Despite its industrial significance, bauxite mining and processing can have environmental challenges, requiring sustainable practices to mitigate impacts.
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Aluminium production, Refining, Refractories, Cement, Abrasives
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The ore is first washed and then crushed into smaller parts. These particles are then mixed with used liquor to create a slurry that is simple to pump. Desilication, which takes the silica out of the content, follows the procedure. After that, the mineral mixture is added to a tank containing caustic soda, which will react with the mixture to produce sodium aluminate and other materials.
Alumina would then precipitate on the solution as the final product is allowed to age. The alumina is next cleaned, refined, and calcined to remove any remaining impurities before being sent for smelting to produce aluminum metal.
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