China's Bauxite Imports Rose 12.3% YoY in 2024, Led by Guinea and Australia

Published: Jan 20, 2025 13:59

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In January-December 2024, China imported a total of 158.767 million mt of bauxite, up 12.3% YoY. By country, imports from Guinea reached 110.207 million mt, accounting for 69.41% of the total imports, up 11.2% YoY; imports from Australia totaled 39.884 million mt, accounting for 25.12% of the total imports, up 15.4% YoY; non-mainstream bauxite imports amounted to 8.676 million mt, accounting for 5.46% of the total imports, representing a 47.9% increase compared to the 2023 non-mainstream bauxite imports (excluding Indonesian imports).

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