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Fusion42 · 27 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Global bauxite flows increased 3% year-on-year in July 2026, driven mainly by a 5% increase in shipments to China despite sharp declines to the UAE and India. The main near-term risk for the market is Guinea's potential implementation of strict export limits, which could cause a sharp supply contraction just as Chinese refiners heavily depend on Guinean ore.
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You face a supply shock threat as Guinea’s export limits could cut bauxite flows sharply. Act now to secure your raw materials or assess alternative sources before shortages hit Chinese refiners most dependent on Guinean ore.
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