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

Contents:

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

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

The average import price for fluorides; fluorosilicates, fluoroaluminates and other complex fluorine saltses stood at $3,805 per ton in 2022, growing by 67% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, import price attained 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 Japan ($26,913 per ton), while the price for Canada ($710 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (+12.4%), 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 United States (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for fluorides; fluorosilicates, fluoroaluminates and other complex fluorine saltses amounted to $19,041 per ton, growing by 5.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 161%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $20,404 per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($90,368 per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada ($4,258 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 Russia (+18.3%), 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 United States

In 2022, imports of fluorides; fluorosilicates, fluoroaluminates and other complex fluorine saltses into the United States fell remarkably to 69K tons, which is down by -19.4% on the previous year. Overall, imports recorded a noticeable decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 44% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 86K tons, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

In value terms, imports of fluorides; fluorosilicates, fluoroaluminates and other complex fluorine saltses soared to $262M in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +9.3% 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 +86.1% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 38% against the previous year. 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 the United States in 2022:

1. China (19.3K tons)
2. Canada (16.9K tons)
3. Mexico (13.6K tons)
4. Thailand (3.1K tons)
5. Belgium (2.9K tons)
6. Germany (2.8K tons)
7. Japan (2.3K tons)
8. India (1.9K tons)
9. Taiwan (Chinese) (1.8K tons)

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

In 2022, exports of fluorides; fluorosilicates, fluoroaluminates and other complex fluorine saltses from the United States contracted to 8.4K tons, reducing by -4% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a sharp contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 21%.

In value terms, exports of fluorides; fluorosilicates, fluoroaluminates and other complex fluorine saltses rose slightly to $160M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 6.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

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

1. Mexico (2890.1 tons)
2. Ireland (1156.4 tons)
3. Japan (1044.0 tons)
4. Canada (812.0 tons)
5. Israel (522.9 tons)
6. Singapore (341.5 tons)
7. United Kingdom (243.2 tons)
8. China (238.8 tons)
9. South Korea (176.9 tons)
10. Germany (147.9 tons)
11. Netherlands (143.8 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform