How much bauxite does Brazil produce and export?
Brazil is the 4th largest producer of bauxite: 33 million tonnes in 2025, 7.5% of the world's 440 million tonnes (USGS MCS). It is the nullth largest exporter by value: $241.5 million in 2024, 2.1% of world exports of bauxite (HS 2606) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is Canada, which takes 30% of its bauxite exports by value.
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Brazil's bauxite production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 33 million tonnes | 7.5% | — | 2025 |
USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries, MCS 2026.
Brazil's bauxite exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $241.5 million | 2.1% | 5.3 million t | $45 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 2606 (Aluminium ores and concentrates (bauxite)).
Where Brazil's bauxite goes
| Destination | Value | Share of Brazil's exports |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $73M | 30% |
| Ireland | $45M | 19% |
| Saudi Arabia | $38M | 16% |
| China | $29M | 12% |
| Greece | $27M | 11% |
Cite as: Commodity Origins, "Brazil bauxite: production, exports and prices", https://commodityorigins.com/countries/BRA/bauxite/ (CC BY 4.0). Rankings count only countries reporting to the sources named; this page is shown only for top-five producers or exporters with at least 3% of the world total. Report an issue with this page.