Guinea's Bauxite Exports Surge to Record Levels Amid Chinese Demand
Guinea's Bauxite Exports Surge to Record Levels Amid Chinese Demand
Guinea's bauxite exports soared 36% to a record 99.8 million tons in the first half of 2025, according to official data. This represents an increase from 73.4 million tons year-over-year, with Chinese-controlled firms managing over 60% of the shipments from Guinea's expanding port network.
The surge coincides with the planned launch of the Simandou iron ore project, primarily controlled by Chinese companies.
Key exporters include:
🟠SMB (31.2M tons, ~1/3 of total exports)
🟠CHALCO (8.9M tons)
🟠CDM-CHINE (4.1M tons)
🟠SPIC (1.8M tons)
Port diversification also supported growth, with nine active facilities now operational. Dapilon/Katougouma handled 30% of shipments, followed by Kokaya at 25%, helping ease bottlenecks.
Fueled by strong first-half output, Guinea is on pace to surpass 199 million tons of bauxite exports this year, cementing its role as the world’s top supplier.
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