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

Contents:

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

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

The average import price for fluorides; fluorosilicates, fluoroaluminates and other complex fluorine saltses stood at $4,615 per ton in 2022, dropping by -18.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, posted a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 51% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $5,633 per ton in 2021, and then shrank notably in the following year.

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 Japan ($27,050 per ton), while the price for South Korea ($630 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+13.6%), 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 the UK (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for fluorides; fluorosilicates, fluoroaluminates and other complex fluorine saltses amounted to $1,729 per ton, shrinking by -11.9% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, export price for fluorides; fluorosilicates, fluoroaluminates and other complex fluorine saltses increased by +55.9% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $1,963 per ton in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($15,556 per ton), while the average price for exports to Russia ($758 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 the United States (+21.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In 2022, the amount of fluorides; fluorosilicates, fluoroaluminates and other complex fluorine saltses imported into the UK surged to 10K tons, jumping by 21% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +16.6% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +78.5% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 48% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of fluorides; fluorosilicates, fluoroaluminates and other complex fluorine saltses dropped modestly to $48M in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 70% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $49M, leveling off in the following year.

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

1. South Korea (4.8K tons)
2. China (3.6K tons)
3. Norway (0.5K tons)
4. Germany (0.3K tons)
5. Belgium (0.3K tons)
6. Japan (0.3K tons)

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

For the third consecutive year, the UK recorded decline in overseas shipments of fluorides; fluorosilicates, fluoroaluminates and other complex fluorine saltses, which decreased by -0.9% to 2.1K tons in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt descent.

In value terms, exports of fluorides; fluorosilicates, fluoroaluminates and other complex fluorine saltses shrank to $3.7M in 2022. Overall, exports saw a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 8.5%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $4.8M. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

1. Italy (1064.4 tons)
2. Germany (454.0 tons)
3. Netherlands (187.7 tons)
4. Spain (94.6 tons)
5. France (64.5 tons)
6. Israel (43.8 tons)
7. Russia (42.3 tons)
8. Ireland (40.8 tons)
9. Poland (34.5 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform