In 2023, Iceland stood out as the leading European country in domestic material consumption of bauxite, measured at 2.05 metric tons per capita. This was followed by Ireland and Bosnia and Herzegovina, with values of 0.58 and 0.39 respectively. Several countries exhibited minimal consumption, with Latvia and Romania showing negative values at -0.005 and -0.006 metric tons per capita. Notable year-on-year variations include significant increases in Luxembourg (17.29%) and Malta (21.67%), while Iceland saw a decrease of -2.89%. Over the last five years, compound annual growth rates (CAGR) indicate consistent consumption trends, underscored by stable growth in nations such as Cyprus, Estonia, and Switzerland.
Future trends to watch for include shifts in global and regional supply chains, advances in material efficiency technologies, and policy changes regarding the environmental impact of bauxite production. Monitoring these factors will be critical in understanding and predicting the dynamic landscape of European bauxite consumption.
Top countries in Bauxite Domestic Material Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons Per Capita | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Iceland | 2.05 | 2023 | +4.96% | -2.89% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Ireland | 0.58 | 2023 | +0.52% | +0.17% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 0.39 | 2023 | +2.9% | +0.65% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Norway | 0.23 | 2023 | 0% | +0.89% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Greece | 0.15 | 2023 | +0.69% | +2.67% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Slovenia | 0.1 | 2023 | +4% | -0.19% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Luxembourg | 0.091 | 2023 | +1.11% | +17.29% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 0.083 | 2023 | +1.22% | +0.99% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovakia | 0.06 | 2023 | +3.45% | +3.71% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Germany | 0.056 | 2023 | 0% | -0.7% | View data |
