Bauxite: World Production, By Country Or Locality

This table presents annual global production figures for bauxite, a primary ore of aluminum, broken down by country or locality from 2018 through 2022. These statistics are crucial for understanding the supply dynamics of bauxite, which directly impact the aluminum industry—a key sector in manufacturing, transportation, and construction. Tracking production trends helps policymakers, investors, and industry stakeholders assess resource availability, market stability, and potential shifts in global trade patterns.

Analysis of the data reveals that world bauxite production increased steadily from 341 million metric tons in 2018 to an estimated 400 million metric tons in 2022. Australia remains the dominant producer, consistently yielding over 100 million metric tons annually, with a slight decline from 105.5 million tons in 2019 to 102.3 million tons in 2022. China showed notable volatility, dropping from 73.3 million tons in 2019 to 62.8 million in 2020 before rebounding sharply to an estimated 90 million tons in 2022. Guinea also exhibited strong growth, rising from 57 million tons in 2018 to an estimated 100 million tons in 2022, solidifying its position as a major supplier. Conversely, Jamaica experienced a significant decline, with production falling from 9 million tons in 2018 to approximately 4.4 million tons in 2022. Other countries like Turkey and Vietnam showed gradual increases, while some smaller producers such as Iran and Sierra Leone saw decreases in recent years. Overall, the data highlights shifting production centers and the growing importance of West African and Southeast Asian sources in the global bauxite market.