Bauxite Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast 2023-2030

Description

Government regulations aimed at reducing carbon emissions have compelled automotive manufacturers to produce fuel-efficient lightweight vehicles, leading to an increased adoption of aluminium in the automotive industry. This surge in aluminium usage has subsequently fueled the growth of the bauxite market. Additionally, investments in lightweight automobile development and favorable government regulations on electric vehicles (EVs) are projected to drive the demand for aluminium. As the automotive industry's demand for aluminium rolled products continues to grow, manufacturers are expanding production capacities, contributing to the overall expansion of the global bauxite market.

Refractory and Aluminium Usage Fueling Bauxite Market Growth:

Refractory, a material used to protect furnaces from high temperatures and corrosion, is a crucial application segment in the bauxite market. Refractories find applications in various industries such as petrochemicals, cement, glass, and steel. Bauxite, known for its high melting point, is in high demand as a raw material for manufacturing refractory products. Refractory grade bauxite is utilized in constructing bricks that line the roofs of electric arc steel marking furnaces and blast furnaces. This increased demand for refractory and aluminium has created notable global demand for bauxite. The rapid industrialization and growing demand for aluminium are expected to drive growth in the global bauxite market.

Extensive Application in Cement Supports Global Bauxite Market Growth:

Cement production represents another application segment with promising growth potential in the bauxite market. Bauxite residue is used as an additive in the manufacturing of Portland cement clinkers. Countries such as Russia, India, China, Moldova, Ukraine, India, Georgia, and Greece currently utilize bauxite residue in their cement sectors. Manufacturers are collaborating with the cement industry to produce cement using bauxite residues and limestone. The resulting cement is rich in alumina content, possesses high strength, and exhibits quick setting properties. The extensive application of bauxite in cement production presents substantial business opportunities. Key players are expected to introduce new products and form strategic alliances to maintain a competitive advantage in the market.

North America: Fastest Growth Forecasted for the Bauxite Market:

The North American market is projected to experience the fastest growth in the bauxite market during the forecast period. The majority of the bauxite market in the region is concentrated in the United States. Large-scale automobile plants, infrastructure developments, a robust construction industry, and numerous end-users in the region are driving the demand for alumina. These trends are expected to fuel the demand for bauxite in the forecasted period. Furthermore, the global bauxite resources are anticipated to grow in the region, supporting the overall market expansion.

Notable Market Players:

Prominent players in the bauxite market include: Rio Tinto, Rusal, Hindalco Industries Ltd, Aluminum Corporation China Limited (CHALCO), NALCO India, Alcoa Corporation, Norsk Hydro ASA, South32, and Emirates Global Aluminium PJSC.

1. Executive Summary

1.1. Global Bauxite Market Snapshot
1.2. Key Market Trends
1.3. Future Projections
1.4. Analyst Recommendations

2. Market Overview

2.1. Market Definitions and Segmentations
2.2. Market Dynamics
- 2.2.1. Drivers
  - 2.2.1.1. Huge demand from downstream products such as Aluminum
  - 2.2.1.2. Substantial usage of non-metallurgical grade bauxite in cement, refractories, etc.
- 2.2.2. Restraints
  - 2.2.2.1. Stringent environmental regulations to pose threat
- 2.2.3. Market Opportunities Matrix
2.3. Value Chain Analysis
2.4. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
2.5. Covid-19 Impact Analysis
- 2.5.1. Pre-covid and Post-covid Scenario
- 2.5.2. Supply Impact
- 2.5.3. Demand Impact
2.6. Technology Landscape
2.7. Global Bauxite and Downstream Market - Overview
2.8. Economic Analysis
2.9. PESTLE

3. Global Bauxite Production Output, 2019 - 2023

3.1. Global Supply-Demand Balance
3.2. Production Statistics, by Region
- 3.2.1. North America
- 3.2.2. Europe
- 3.2.3. Asia Pacific
- 3.2.4. Africa
- 3.2.5. Middle East
- 3.2.6. Latin America

4. Global Bauxite Price Trend Analysis, 2019 - 2030

4.1. Key Highlights
4.2. Key Factors Affecting Prices
4.3. Price Trends, by Grade
4.4. Price Trends, by Region

5. Global Bauxite Market Outlook, 2019 - 2030

5.1. Global Bauxite Market Outlook, by Grade, Volume (Kilo Tons) and Value (US$ Mn), 2019 - 2030
- 5.1.1. Key Highlights
  - 5.1.1.1. Metallurgical
  - 5.1.1.2. Non-Metallurgical
    - 5.1.1.2.1. Refractory
    - 5.1.1.2.2. Abrasive
    - 5.1.1.2.3. Chemical
5.2. Global Bauxite Market Outlook, by Application, Volume (Kilo Tons) and Value (US$ Mn), 2019 - 2030
- 5.2.1. Key Highlights
  - 5.2.1.1. Alumina
  - 5.2.1.2. Abrasives
  - 5.2.1.3. High-alumina Refractory
  - 5.2.1.4. Cement Production
  - 5.2.1.5. Aluminum Sulphate
  - 5.2.1.6. Misc.
5.3. Global Bauxite Market Outlook, by Region, Volume (Kilo Tons) and Value (US$ Mn), 2019 - 2030
- 5.3.1. Key Highlights
  - 5.3.1.1. North America
  - 5.3.1.2. Europe
  - 5.3.1.3. Asia Pacific
  - 5.3.1.4. Latin America
  - 5.3.1.5. Middle East & Africa
- 5.3.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis

6. North America Bauxite Market Outlook, 2019 - 2030

6.1. North America Bauxite Market Outlook, by Grade, Volume (Kilo Tons) and Value (US$ Mn), 2019 - 2030
- 6.1.1. Key Highlights
  - 6.1.1.1. Metallurgical
  - 6.1.1.2. Non-Metallurgical
    - 6.1.1.2.1. Refractory
    - 6.1.1.2.2. Abrasive
    - 6.1.1.2.3. Chemical
6.2. North America Bauxite Market Outlook, by Application, Volume (Kilo Tons) and Value (US$ Mn), 2019 - 2030
- 6.2.1. Key Highlights
  - 6.2.1.1. Alumina
  - 6.2.1.2. Abrasives
  - 6.2.1.3. High-alumina Refractory
  - 6.2.1.4. Cement Production
  - 6.2.1.5. Aluminum Sulphate
  - 6.2.1.6. Misc.
6.3. North America Bauxite Market Outlook, by Country, Volume (Kilo Tons) and Value (US$ Mn), 2019 - 2030
- 6.3.1. Key Highlights
  - 6.3.1.1. U.S.
  - 6.3.1.2. Canada
- 6.3.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis

7. Europe Bauxite Market Outlook, 2019 - 2030

7.1. Europe Bauxite Market Outlook, by Grade, Volume (Kilo Tons) and Value (US$ Mn), 2019 - 2030
- 7.1.1. Key Highlights
  - 7.1.1.1. Metallurgical
  - 7.1.1.2. Non-Metallurgical
    - 7.1.1.2.1. Refractory
    - 7.1.1.2.2. Abrasive
    - 7.1.1.2.3. Chemical
7.2. Europe Bauxite Market Outlook, by Application, Volume (Kilo Tons) and Value (US$ Mn), 2019 - 2030
- 7.2.1. Key Highlights
  - 7.2.1.1. Alumina
  - 7.2.1.2. Abrasives
  - 7.2.1.3. High-alumina Refractory
  - 7.2.1.4. Cement Production
  - 7.2.1.5. Aluminum Sulphate
  - 7.2.1.6. Misc.
7.3. Europe Bauxite Market Outlook, by Country, Volume (Kilo Tons) and Value (US$ Mn), 2019 - 2030
- 7.3.1. Key Highlights
  - 7.3.1.1. Germany
  - 7.3.1.2. France
  - 7.3.1.3. U.K.
  - 7.3.1.4. Italy
  - 7.3.1.5. Spain
  - 7.3.1.6. Russia
  - 7.3.1.7. Rest of Europe
- 7.3.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis

8. Asia Pacific Bauxite Market Outlook, 2019 - 2030

8.1. Asia Pacific Bauxite Market Outlook, by Grade, Volume (Kilo Tons) and Value (US$ Mn), 2019 - 2030
- 8.1.1. Key Highlights
  - 8.1.1.1. Metallurgical
  - 8.1.1.2. Non-Metallurgical
    - 8.1.1.2.1. Refractory
    - 8.1.1.2.2. Abrasive
    - 8.1.1.2.3. Chemical
8.2. Asia Pacific Bauxite Market Outlook, by Application, Volume (Kilo Tons) and Value (US$ Mn), 2019 - 2030
- 8.2.1. Key Highlights
  - 8.2.1.1. Alumina
  - 8.2.1.2. Abrasives
  - 8.2.1.3. High-alumina Refractory
  - 8.2.1.4. Cement Production
  - 8.2.1.5. Aluminum Sulphate
  - 8.2.1.6. Misc.
8.3. Asia Pacific Bauxite Market Outlook, by Country, Volume (Kilo Tons) and Value (US$ Mn), 2019 - 2030
- 8.3.1. Key Highlights
  - 8.3.1.1. China
  - 8.3.1.2. Japan
  - 8.3.1.3. South Korea
  - 8.3.1.4. Australia
  - 8.3.1.5. India
  - 8.3.1.6. Southeast Asia
  - 8.3.1.7. Rest of Asia Pacific
- 8.3.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis

9. Latin America Bauxite Market Outlook, 2019 - 2030

9.1. Latin America Bauxite Market Outlook, by Grade, Volume (Kilo Tons) and Value (US$ Mn), 2019 - 2030
- 9.1.1. Key Highlights
  - 9.1.1.1. Metallurgical
  - 9.1.1.2. Non-Metallurgical
    - 9.1.1.2.1. Refractory
    - 9.1.1.2.2. Abrasive
    - 9.1.1.2.3. Chemical
9.2. Latin America Bauxite Market Outlook, by Application, Volume (Kilo Tons) and Value (US$ Mn), 2019 - 2030
- 9.2.1. Key Highlights
  - 9.2.1.1. Alumina
  - 9.2.1.2. Abrasives
  - 9.2.1.3. High-alumina Refractory
  - 9.2.1.4. Cement Production
  - 9.2.1.5. Aluminum Sulphate
  - 9.2.1.6. Misc.
9.3. Latin America Bauxite Market Outlook, by Country, Volume (Kilo Tons) and Value (US$ Mn), 2019 - 2030
- 9.3.1. Key Highlights
  - 9.3.1.1. Brazil
  - 9.3.1.2. Mexico
  - 9.3.1.3. Rest of Latin America
- 9.3.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis

10. Middle East & Africa Bauxite Market Outlook, 2019 - 2030

10.1. Middle East & Africa Bauxite Market Outlook, by Grade, Volume (Kilo Tons) and Value (US$ Mn), 2019 - 2030
- 10.1.1. Key Highlights
  - 10.1.1.1. Metallurgical
  - 10.1.1.2. Non-Metallurgical
    - 10.1.1.2.1. Refractory
    - 10.1.1.2.2. Abrasive
    - 10.1.1.2.3. Chemical
10.2. Middle East & Africa Bauxite Market Outlook, by Application, Volume (Kilo Tons) and Value (US$ Mn), 2019 - 2030
- 10.2.1. Key Highlights
  - 10.2.1.1. Alumina
  - 10.2.1.2. Abrasives
  - 10.2.1.3. High-alumina Refractory
  - 10.2.1.4. Cement Production
  - 10.2.1.5. Aluminum Sulphate
  - 10.2.1.6. Misc.
10.3. Middle East & Africa Bauxite Market Outlook, by Country, Volume (Kilo Tons) and Value (US$ Mn), 2019 - 2030
- 10.3.1. Key Highlights
  - 10.3.1.1. GCC
  - 10.3.1.2. South Africa
  - 10.3.1.3. Rest of Middle East & Africa
- 10.3.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis

11. Competitive Landscape

11.1. Company Market Share Analysis, 2022
11.2. Competitive Dashboard
11.3. Company Profiles
- 11.3.1. Rio Tinto
  - 11.3.1.1. Company Overview
  - 11.3.1.2. Product Portfolio
  - 11.3.1.3. Financial Overview
  - 11.3.1.4. Business Strategies and Development
- 11.3.2. Glencore
- 11.3.3. Alcoa Corporation
- 11.3.4. Norsk Hydro ASA
- 11.3.5. Aluminum Corporation of China Ltd
- 11.3.6. Emirates Global Aluminium
- 11.3.7. Alcoa World Alumina and Chemicals (AWAC)
- 11.3.8. United Company Rusal IPJSC
- 11.3.9. South32
- 11.3.10. Compagnie des Bauxites de Guinea (CBG)
- 11.3.11. Societe miniere de Boke (SMB)
- 11.3.12. Hindalco Industries Limited

12. Appendix

12.1. Research Methodology
12.2. Report Assumptions
12.3. Acronyms and Abbreviations