The consumption of bauxite for other industries in the US has shown significant fluctuations from 2013 to 2023, peaking at 369 thousand metric tons in 2013, and falling sharply to 169 thousand metric tons by 2017. This was followed by a gradual decrease from 205 in 2018 to 187 thousand metric tons in 2023. The year-on-year variations have been erratic, highlighted by a significant -40.49% in 2017 and incremental decreases such as -1.58% in 2023. The five-year CAGR from 2024 forecasts a decline at -1.59%, indicating an overall downward trend.
Future trends to watch for include potential shifts in the demand for bauxite driven by technological advancements, changes in environmental regulations, and modifications in the industrial applications of bauxite which may stabilize or further influence consumption patterns.
