Bauxite and dry bulk market intelligence

Global seaborne bauxite trade reached a record 251Mt in 2025, with Guinea now accounting for around 70% of supply and China taking approximately 86% of global volumes. With further supply growth, changing trade patterns and Guinean policy increasingly shaping the market, bauxite is becoming an increasingly important dry bulk story.

Our free Bauxite Markets Companion Report provides a snapshot of the key trends, including Guinea and Australia, emerging exporters, trade flows, vessel deployment and the outlook for supply capacity to 2030.

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Ongoing intelligence for a changing market

The Bauxite Companion Report provides a concise introduction to the market. Bauxite 360 offers the depth and continuity required for commercial analysis and decision-making.

The service begins with a comprehensive market report covering:

• Production and export volumes
• Guinea, Australia, Brazil, Jamaica, Türkiye, Guyana, Sierra Leone & Ghana
• Individual producer insights
• Export infrastructure and principal ports
• Key importers and destination markets
• Vessel sizes and shipping requirements
• Developments shaping future trade and freight demand

Regular updates then track important changes in the market. Service options can also include direct access to an IG analyst to discuss the implications for your business.

Bauxite 360 is designed for shipowners, charterers, miners, traders, financial institutions and other organisations requiring a detailed and regularly updated understanding of the seaborne bauxite market.

More than a report

IG’s 360 series provides ongoing intelligence on the commodities driving dry bulk demand.

Each service starts with a comprehensive analysis of the commodity’s journey from production and export infrastructure through to destination markets and shipping requirements. Regular updates monitor the developments that matter, while selected service levels provide access to an IG analyst for direct discussion and interpretation.

Depending on the service selected, clients can receive:

• A comprehensive global or country-level market report
• Regular updates to key data and market developments
• Analysis of changes affecting trade flows and freight demand
• Direct access to an IG analyst
• A dedicated analyst call to discuss commercial implications

The series includes:

• Bauxite 360
• Iron Ore 360
• Agri 360
• Coal 360

Further commodity services are in development.

Research support built around your business

IG’s Virtual Market Analyst service gives clients access to a flexible research capability tailored to their markets, exposures and commercial priorities.

VMA support can include:

• Regular freight and commodity-market analysis
• Trade-flow and congestion monitoring
• Bespoke datasets, models and forecasts
• Scenario analysis and commercial presentations
• Scheduled market reviews
• Direct access to IG analysts
• Support for specific management or investment decisions

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