Key Market Indicators
Export of bauxite from the UK is predicted to reach 1.1 million metric tons by 2026, up from 1.04 million metric tons in 2021. This marks an average annual growth rate of 0.3% since 2005. In 2021, the UK ranked 9th in the world for bauxite exports, with Italy taking the lead at 1.04 million metric tons. Ireland, the Netherlands and France respectively followed in 2nd, 3rd and 4th place. Meanwhile, British bauxite imports are expected to reach 1.43 million metric tons by 2026, down from 1.43 million metric tons in 2021. This indicates an average annual decrease of 0.1% since 2005. In 2021, the UK ranked 11th for bauxite imports, with Poland in 1st place at 1.43 million metric tons. Spain, Ireland and France respectively came in 2nd, 3rd and 4th.