Price for Fluorides; Fluorosilicates, Fluoroaluminates and Other Complex Fluorine Salts in Italy - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Fluorides; Fluorosilicates, Fluoroaluminates and Other Complex Fluorine Salts in Italy (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Fluorides; Fluorosilicates, Fluoroaluminates and Other Complex Fluorine Salts in Italy (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Fluorides; Fluorosilicates, Fluoroaluminates and Other Complex Fluorine Salts in Italy
4. Exports of Fluorides; Fluorosilicates, Fluoroaluminates and Other Complex Fluorine Salts in Italy

Price for Fluorides; Fluorosilicates, Fluoroaluminates and Other Complex Fluorine Salts in Italy (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for fluorides; fluorosilicates, fluoroaluminates and other complex fluorine saltses amounted to $1,874 per ton, rising by 78% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced setback. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $2,570 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($4,219 per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($780 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+14.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Fluorides; Fluorosilicates, Fluoroaluminates and Other Complex Fluorine Salts in Italy (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for fluorides; fluorosilicates, fluoroaluminates and other complex fluorine saltses stood at $1,499 per ton in 2022, growing by 20% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a deep reduction. The export price peaked at $4,094 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($2,071 per ton), while the average price for exports to Argentina ($390 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Oman (-5.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Fluorides; Fluorosilicates, Fluoroaluminates and Other Complex Fluorine Salts in Italy

In 2022, imports of fluorides; fluorosilicates, fluoroaluminates and other complex fluorine saltses into Italy shrank remarkably to 9.7K tons, reducing by -35.5% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 133%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 15K tons, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

In value terms, imports of fluorides; fluorosilicates, fluoroaluminates and other complex fluorine saltses totaled $18M in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +10.8% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +67.3% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 46%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Top Suppliers of Fluorides; Fluorosilicates, Fluoroaluminates and Other Complex Fluorine Salts to Italy in 2022:

1. Germany (2933.6 tons)
2. France (1702.3 tons)
3. Netherlands (1484.2 tons)
4. Spain (945.2 tons)
5. China (650.6 tons)
6. Denmark (617.2 tons)
7. Belgium (518.4 tons)
8. India (429.6 tons)
9. United Kingdom (9.7 tons)

Exports of Fluorides; Fluorosilicates, Fluoroaluminates and Other Complex Fluorine Salts in Italy

In 2022, exports of fluorides; fluorosilicates, fluoroaluminates and other complex fluorine saltses from Italy reached 3.4K tons, increasing by 10% on the previous year. In general, total exports indicated strong growth from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +19.8% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +72.0% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 47% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of fluorides; fluorosilicates, fluoroaluminates and other complex fluorine saltses soared to $5.1M in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Top Export Markets for Fluorides; Fluorosilicates, Fluoroaluminates and Other Complex Fluorine Salts from Italy in 2022:

1. Spain (1031.2 tons)
2. Germany (447.9 tons)
3. Poland (334.0 tons)
4. Argentina (308.0 tons)
5. France (214.2 tons)
6. Romania (207.6 tons)
7. Turkey (173.3 tons)
8. Mexico (168.6 tons)
9. United Arab Emirates (45.2 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform