China's Bauxite Imports Surge 34% YoY to Over 100 Million MT in H1 2025

Published: Jul 21, 2025 19:17

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[China's cumulative bauxite imports exceeded 100 million mt in H1 2025] From January to June 2025, China's cumulative bauxite imports reached 103.4 million mt, up 34% YoY. By country of origin, cumulative imports from Guinea totaled 79.67 million mt, accounting for 77.05% of the total imports, up 41.7% YoY; cumulative imports from Australia totaled 16.48 million mt, accounting for 15.93% of the total imports, down 7.1% YoY; cumulative imports of non-mainstream bauxite totaled 7.26 million mt, accounting for 7.02% of the total imports, representing an increase of 119.6% compared to the same period in 2024.

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