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

Contents:

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

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

In 2022, the average import price for fluorides; fluorosilicates, fluoroaluminates and other complex fluorine saltses amounted to $11,489 per ton, dropping by -3.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 25%. The import price peaked at $14,503 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Thailand ($22,668 per ton), while the price for Taiwan (Chinese) ($6,502 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+2.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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

In 2022, the average export price for fluorides; fluorosilicates, fluoroaluminates and other complex fluorine saltses amounted to $9,605 per ton, surging by 7.3% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a notable increase 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 fluorides; fluorosilicates, fluoroaluminates and other complex fluorine saltses increased by +63.6% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average export price increased by 41% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($35,214 per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($717 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 (+13.4%), 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 Japan

In 2022, approx. 16K tons of fluorides; fluorosilicates, fluoroaluminates and other complex fluorine saltses were imported into Japan; picking up by 6.6% on the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 23%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of fluorides; fluorosilicates, fluoroaluminates and other complex fluorine saltses rose to $187M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 11%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Import of Fluorides; Fluorosilicates, Fluoroaluminates and Other Complex Fluorine Salts in Japan (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
United States65.174.771.665.70.3%
China24.823.132.140.317.6%
Thailand13.132.737.435.639.5%
Germany32.624.823.629.6-3.2%
Taiwan (Chinese)3.83.84.03.90.9%
Others18.015.412.911.5-13.9%
Total1571741821876.0%

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

  1. United States (7.4K tons)
  2. Germany (3.4K tons)
  3. China (2.9K tons)
  4. Thailand (1.6K tons)
  5. Taiwan (Chinese) (0.6K tons)

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

In 2022, approx. 16K tons of fluorides; fluorosilicates, fluoroaluminates and other complex fluorine saltses were exported from Japan; with an increase of 14% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

In value terms, exports of fluorides; fluorosilicates, fluoroaluminates and other complex fluorine saltses skyrocketed to $151M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Export of Fluorides; Fluorosilicates, Fluoroaluminates and Other Complex Fluorine Salts in Japan (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
United States38.026.725.657.915.1%
China20.316.729.032.116.5%
South Korea45.930.731.030.5-12.7%
United Kingdom4.59.715.910.130.9%
Taiwan (Chinese)11.69.810.69.4-6.8%
Thailand1.70.91.71.93.8%
Malaysia2.00.50.30.3-46.9%
United Arab Emirates0.20.10.30.20.0%
Others7.16.48.88.56.2%
Total1311021231514.9%

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

  1. South Korea (9.8K tons)
  2. United States (2.6K tons)
  3. China (0.9K tons)
  4. Thailand (0.5K tons)
  5. Taiwan (Chinese) (0.4K tons)
  6. United Arab Emirates (0.3K tons)
  7. United Kingdom (0.3K tons)
  8. Malaysia (0.2K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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