How much bauxite does China produce and export?
China is the 3rd largest producer of bauxite: 87 million tonnes in 2025, 20% of the world's 440 million tonnes (USGS MCS). It is the nullth largest exporter by value: $222.6 million in 2024, 1.9% of world exports of bauxite (HS 2606) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is India, which takes 21% of its bauxite exports by value.
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China's bauxite production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 87 million tonnes | 20% | — | 2025 |
USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries, MCS 2026.
China's bauxite exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $222.6 million | 1.9% | 445,241 t | $500 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 2606 (Aluminium ores and concentrates (bauxite)).
Where China's bauxite goes
| Destination | Value | Share of China's exports |
|---|---|---|
| India | $48M | 21% |
| United States | $37M | 17% |
| Turkey (Türkiye) | $17M | 7.6% |
| Germany | $12M | 5.5% |
| Japan | $11M | 4.8% |
China as a buyer of bauxite
China imported $9.9 billion of bauxite (HS 2606) in 2024, 86% of world imports, ranked #1. Of its $9.9 billion of bauxite imports in 2024, 77% came from Guinea and 18% from Australia, among 38 suppliers. Largest sources: Guinea (77%), Australia (18%), Turkey (Türkiye) (1.4%), Laos (1.1%), Ghana (1%).
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