Price for Fluorspar; Containing by Weight 97% or Less of Calcium Fluoride in China - 2023
Contents:
- Price for Fluorspar; Containing by Weight 97% or Less of Calcium Fluoride in China (FOB) - 2022
- Price for Fluorspar; Containing by Weight 97% or Less of Calcium Fluoride in China (CIF) - 2022
- Exports of Fluorspar; Containing by Weight 97% or Less of Calcium Fluoride in China
- Imports of Fluorspar; Containing by Weight 97% or Less of Calcium Fluoride in China
Price for Fluorspar; Containing by Weight 97% or Less of Calcium Fluoride in China (FOB) - 2022
The average export price for fluorspar; containing by weight 97% or less of calcium fluorides stood at $424 per ton in 2022, with an increase of 2.3% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% 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 fluorspar; containing by weight 97% or less of calcium fluorides increased by +83.8% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 26%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.
Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Italy ($478 per ton) and Indonesia ($473 per ton), while the average price for exports to South Korea ($356 per ton) and India ($356 per ton) were amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Taiwan (Chinese) (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Price for Fluorspar; Containing by Weight 97% or Less of Calcium Fluoride in China (CIF) - 2022
The average import price for fluorspar; containing by weight 97% or less of calcium fluorides stood at $195 per ton in 2022, jumping by 39% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.0%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
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 Zambia ($344 per ton), while the price for Mongolia ($185 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Myanmar (+9.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
Exports of Fluorspar; Containing by Weight 97% or Less of Calcium Fluoride in China
In 2022, the amount of fluorspar; containing by weight 97% or less of calcium fluorides exported from China surged to 242K tons, jumping by 49% against 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 54% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, exports of fluorspar; containing by weight 97% or less of calcium fluorides surged to $102M in 2022. Overall, exports recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 94%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.
| Export of Fluorspar; Containing by Weight 97% or Less of Calcium Fluoride in China (Million USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Japan | 9.3 | 6.6 | 11.9 | 23.5 | 36.2% |
| Indonesia | 10.8 | 10.9 | 24.3 | 23.0 | 28.7% |
| Netherlands | 2.8 | 1.1 | 11.4 | 18.7 | 88.3% |
| South Korea | 9.0 | 6.2 | 4.9 | 8.1 | -3.5% |
| Taiwan (Chinese) | 5.7 | 3.1 | 5.6 | 7.3 | 8.6% |
| United States | 2.9 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 6.3 | 29.5% |
| Italy | N/A | N/A | 0.5 | 5.2 | 940.0% |
| India | 12.7 | 3.5 | 1.8 | 2.1 | -45.1% |
| Others | 3.5 | 2.8 | 6.0 | 8.2 | 32.8% |
| Total | 56.5 | 34.6 | 67.1 | 102 | 21.8% |
Top Export Markets for Fluorspar; Containing by Weight 97% or Less of Calcium Fluoride from China in 2022:
- Japan (57.1K tons)
- Indonesia (48.6K tons)
- Netherlands (42.7K tons)
- South Korea (22.9K tons)
- Taiwan (Chinese) (18.1K tons)
- United States (15.4K tons)
- Italy (11.0K tons)
- India (6.0K tons)
Imports of Fluorspar; Containing by Weight 97% or Less of Calcium Fluoride in China
In 2022, supplies from abroad of fluorspar; containing by weight 97% or less of calcium fluorides decreased by -53.5% to 257K tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports showed a dramatic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 6.9%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 608K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, imports of fluorspar; containing by weight 97% or less of calcium fluorides shrank sharply to $50M in 2022. Overall, imports saw a abrupt shrinkage. The smallest decline of -1.5% was in 2021.
| Import of Fluorspar; Containing by Weight 97% or Less of Calcium Fluoride in China (Million USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Mongolia | 76.7 | 61.0 | 60.4 | 37.7 | -21.1% |
| Nigeria | 1.4 | 6.1 | 6.8 | 5.8 | 60.6% |
| Zambia | 1.2 | 1.1 | 2.7 | 2.5 | 27.7% |
| Myanmar | 3.9 | 2.0 | 0.4 | 1.5 | -27.3% |
| Thailand | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.7 | 1.2 | 44.2% |
| South Africa | 1.4 | 5.0 | 5.6 | 1.1 | -7.7% |
| Pakistan | 2.4 | 3.1 | 0.7 | 0.2 | -56.3% |
| Others | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.2 | -20.6% |
| Total | 87.7 | 79.1 | 77.9 | 50.2 | -17.0% |
Top Suppliers of Fluorspar; Containing by Weight 97% or Less of Calcium Fluoride to China in 2022:
- Mongolia (203.5K tons)
- Nigeria (25.9K tons)
- Zambia (7.2K tons)
- Myanmar (6.9K tons)
- Thailand (6.7K tons)
- South Africa (5.0K tons)
- Pakistan (1.1K tons)
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