Jun. 14, 2025 - In the short term, the bauxite market faces a mix of bullish and bearish factors, with ongoing tug-of-war dynamics between buyers and sellers.

On the bearish side, imported bauxite supply remains ample, with the fundamental market showing signs of oversupply and rising inventory. Additionally, spot alumina prices are trending downward, and profit margins for alumina are narrowing, reducing buyers’ willingness to accept high-priced bauxite.

On the bullish side, Guinea is entering its rainy season, and previous mining rights issues have not yet been fully resolved, potentially constraining future shipment volumes. As a result, sellers remain firm on pricing.

Overall, bauxite prices are expected to fluctuate within a narrow range in the short term.