How much bauxite does Guinea produce and export?
Guinea is the largest producer of bauxite: 150 million tonnes in 2025, 34% of the world's 440 million tonnes (USGS MCS). It is the largest exporter by value: $8.3 billion in 2024, 72% of world exports of bauxite (HS 2606) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is China, which takes 91% of its bauxite exports by value.
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Guinea's bauxite production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 150 million tonnes | 34% | — | 2025 |
USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries, MCS 2026.
Guinea's bauxite exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $8.3 billion | 72% | 122.5 million t | $68 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 2606 (Aluminium ores and concentrates (bauxite)).
Where Guinea's bauxite goes
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