Cradle to Gate
Identity ID
12b0931c-b7ce-43d2-ac84-af114dcc8f97
Materials
Associated ID
7c23cd9f-636a-4c5c-ab6b-8ea6fbda3f5a
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Description
This dataset is a market dataset, representing the consumption mix of a product within a specific geographical region and taking into account the process of transport to the consumer. Bauxite is actually a general term for ores that can be utilized industrially and are composed mainly of the minerals gibbsite and boehmite. The most important uses of bauxite are: the extraction of metallic aluminium in the aluminium industry, use as refractory and abrasive materials, and use as a raw material for high-alumina cement. The non-metallic uses of bauxite are mainly as a raw material for refractory materials, abrasive materials, chemical products and high-alumina cement. Since a large part of China's bauxite comes from regions such as Guinea and Australia, this dataset calculates the transport distance weighted by the import volume of each country and takes the transport burden into account. The data inventory is formed by merging data from multiple sources such as China Customs statistics.
Activity Description
This dataset is a market activity dataset, where each market represents a consumption bundle of products within a specific region, connecting suppliers with consumers of the same products in that region. The market covers both producers and importers of the product within the same geographic area. In addition, the market accounts for the transportation of the product to consumers; product losses during transport are negligible and are therefore not included.
Process Description
Bauxite actually refers to the collective name for ores that can be used industrially and are composed of gibbsite and monohydrate as the main minerals. Bauxite is the best raw material for producing metallic aluminum and is also the most important application field. Its consumption accounts for more than 90% of the world's total bauxite production. Among the most important uses are: refining metallic aluminum in the aluminum industry, making refractory materials and grinding materials, and using it as raw material for high alumina cement. The non-metallic uses of bauxite are mainly as raw materials for refractory materials, abrasive materials, chemicals and high-alumina cement.
Time period
2023
2026
Geography
China
Macroeconomic value
Business-as-Usual
Data validation
Yes
Technology
Current Technology