Index Built on Extensive Data and Experience

Through thebauxiteindex.com website, CM publishes indexes for third party traded bauxite into China. These indexes provide critical market price data for both industries. On top of an extensive database of bauxite prices dating back to the emergence of Chinese merchant refiners in 2008, we collect, collate, analyse and cross reference, where possible, bauxite price data to provide detailed and accurate pricing data to the market. Our extensive industry network and reputation in the industry provide us with the means to check and cross reference bauxite pricing data.

CBIX Index

CBIX (HT & LT) is “value in use” CIF reference price for a standard gibbsitic bauxite (5% reacting silica, 10% moisture, 50% reacting alumina – 5/10/50) which reflects the market conditions for bauxite imports into China. Each CBIX value is a value in use, trade weighted, average price of a representative sample of bauxite imports into China over a period of about one week.

Using the same ViU methodology, we have derived from our CBIX model three regional indexes including Guinea LT, Indonesia LT and Australia HT, each with a standard bauxite specification of their own.


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Alumina Prices

China’s alumina mainstream prices in both the northern and southern regions are published in comparison with CIF equivalent of Western Australia (WA) alumina prices.


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BPI Calc - Bringing the Bauxite Index to your fingertips

BPI Calc is your essential bauxite‐price calculator, powered by CM Group’s latest Bauxite Price Index (BPI). Instantly estimate prices by grade and specification with real‑time and historical data, Value‑in‑Use (ViU) analysis and market insights.

Key Features

  • Instant access to CM Group’s Bauxite Index Updates
  • Spec‑driven price estimates
  • Real‑time pricing with historical index tracking
  • Advanced ViU estimation tools
  • Alumina raw‑material and bulk‑freight insights