Benelux: Fluorspar Market 2024

Fluorspar Market Size in Benelux

The Benelux fluorspar market plummeted to $X in 2023, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a buoyant increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then fell sharply in the following year.

Fluorspar Production in Benelux

In value terms, fluorspar production skyrocketed to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production enjoyed a significant increase. As a result, production reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Fluorspar Exports

Exports in Benelux

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of fluorspar increased by X% to X tons in 2023. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fluorspar exports soared to $X in 2023. In general, exports posted a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2023 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands was the largest exporter of fluorspar in Benelux, with the volume of exports resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), constituting a X% share of total exports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the fluorspar exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Belgium (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. While the share of the Netherlands (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2023, the share of Belgium (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest fluorspar supplier in Benelux, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In the Netherlands, fluorspar exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, remaining stable against the previous year. Export price indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, fluorspar export price increased by X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, leveling off in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (X%).

Fluorspar Imports

Imports in Benelux

Fluorspar imports reduced slightly to X tons in 2023, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fluorspar imports declined to $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, saw a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2022, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands was the major importer of fluorspar in Benelux, with the volume of imports recording X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), generating a X% share of total imports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the fluorspar imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. Belgium (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The Netherlands (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Belgium saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported fluorspar in Benelux, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in the Netherlands stood at X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, fluorspar import price increased by X% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 when the import price increased by X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the Netherlands amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform