𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡™ provides price assessments for Bauxite across top trading regions:
Asia-Pacific
- Bauxite non-calcined (45% Min.) CIF Qingdao (Guinea), China
- Bauxite non-calcined (45% Min.) CIF Mundra (Guinea), India
- Bauxite non-calcined (45% Min.) FOB Brisbane, Australia
Africa
- Bauxite non-calcined (45% Min.) FOB Kamsar, Guinea
Note: In assessments structured as CIF [Importing Port] (Exporting Country), the country mentioned in brackets indicates the primary origin of supply (exporting country), while the named port refers to the destination port in the importing country. Other Incoterms (FOB, FD, EXW, etc.) should be interpreted in accordance with standard international trade definitions.
Bauxite Price Trend Q4 2025
Bauxite market prices decreased approximately 3-4% in Q4 2025 versus Q3 2025 due to improved supply availability and weaker downstream demand. The previous logistical barriers have eased by increasing shipments from major production areas; therefore, the slowdowns during the months of seasonal refinery operation limited spot buying. In addition, alumina refiners have adopted cautious purchasing practices based upon stable but unexciting aluminium demand, particularly from construction and automobile sectors. Furthermore, during the quarter, freight rates also returned to a normal condition, which helped to lessen costs throughout the entire supply chain. In addition, localized supply risks continued to exist in some mining locations; however, the overall market conditions transitioned to either balanced or slightly oversupplied.
Guinea: Bauxite Export prices FOB Kamsar, Guinea; Grade- Non Calcined (45% Min.)
The price trend of Bauxite in Q4 2025 in Guinea indicated a continued downward movement, with prices declining by 2.4% compared to Q3 2025 due to balanced supply and moderate export demand. Steady mining output and consistent shipment volumes kept the global market well supplied, particularly across key Asian destinations. In Guinea, Bauxite prices declined by 3.8% in December 2025, reflecting weaker spot buying interest and sufficient inventory levels at major importing ports. Buyers maintained cautious procurement strategies amid stable freight conditions and comfortable stockpiles. Competitive export pricing and stable operational performance among leading producers further reinforced the bearish sentiment, resulting in limited opportunities for price recovery during the quarter.
China: Bauxite Import Prices CIF Qingdao (Guinea), China; Grade- Non Calcined (45% Min.)
The price trend for bauxite pricing in China has continued to exhibit a downward softness trend throughout Q4 of 2025, resulting in an overall reduction of pricing (2%) when compared to Q3 of 2025. This trend has been attributed to continued weak demand for alumina and aluminum, as well as ample inventories at ports. The price of bauxite in China fell by 3.8% in December 2025 due to continued stability in domestic mining activity and lower demand for procurement activity by aluminum smelters (aluminum producers). The reduced amount of construction activity and ongoing controls on production rates further reduced the amount of spot trades occurring within the market. However, steady arrivals of imported bauxite material (from primary suppliers such as Guinea and Australia) at Chinese ports provided further assurance of adequate supply levels to meet demand, contributing to downward price pressure throughout the quarter.
India: Bauxite Import Prices CIF Mundra (Guinea), India; Grade-Non Calcined (45% Min.)
The price trend of bauxite in India softened notably in Q4 2025, reflecting weaker demand from alumina refineries and adequate supply availability, contributing to a 2.37 % decrease in average quarterly prices compared with Q3 2025. In December 2025, Bauxite prices in India declined by 3% as downstream aluminium sectors moderated procurement amid slowing global industrial activity and steady domestic mining output, which capped supplier pricing leverage. Soft global demand, stable inventories, and subdued export flows also pressured market sentiment. This trend underscores a bearish phase for the raw material, with muted downstream uptake and cautious buying behaviour dampening price momentum into the year-end.
Australia: Bauxite Export prices FOB Brisbane, Australia; Grade- Non Calcined (45% Min.)
Bauxite price trend in Australia showed a stable decrease in the fourth quarter of 2025, falling approximately 2.2% on a quarterly basis when compared to the third quarter of 2025 due primarily to abundant supply and weak downstream alumina pricing, which has been putting downward pressure on the ore values. A slow pace of refiner restocking and high port inventories kept export bids from reaching previous levels during the period (generally reflective of weaker demand in major Asian markets and weaker prices in the commodities market as a whole). Furthermore, in December 2025 there has been further deterioration in the bauxite price market in Australia, with prices falling by approximately 4.4% as sellers have been competing for limited orders, and spot trading diminished. The combination of increased supply and decreased demand created a conducive environment for the continued decline of Australian bauxite pricing for the balance of 2025.



