Austria: Fluorspar Market Overview 2020

Fluorspar Market Size in Austria

The revenue of the fluorspar market in Austria amounted to $X in 2018, going up by X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, the total market indicated a strong increase from 2007 to 2018: its value 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 2018 figures, fluorspar consumption increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Austria fluorspar consumption peaked in 2018 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Fluorspar Exports

Exports from Austria

In 2018, the amount of fluorspar exported from Austria stood at X tonnes, waning by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, fluorspar exports, however, continue to indicate a remarkable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Austria exports peaked at X tonnes in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, fluorspar exports totaled $X in 2018. In general, fluorspar exports, however, continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, fluorspar exports reached their peak figure at $X in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2018, Mexico (X tonnes), distantly followed by Mongolia (X tonnes), China (X tonnes) and South Africa (X tonnes) were the key exporters of fluorspar, together creating X% of total exports. Spain (X tonnes), Morocco (X tonnes), Myanmar (X tonnes), Italy (X tonnes), Namibia (X tonnes) and Thailand (X tonnes) held a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Myanmar (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Mexico ($X) remains the largest fluorspar supplier from Austria, comprising X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Mongolia ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by China, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Mexico amounted to +X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Mongolia (+X% per year) and China (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The fluorspar export price in Austria stood at $X per tonne in 2018, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the fluorspar export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, the export prices for fluorspar attained their peak level of $X per tonne. From 2011 to 2018, the growth in terms of the export prices for fluorspar remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Namibia ($X per tonne), while Italy ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fluorspar Imports

Imports into Austria

In 2018, approx. X tonnes of fluorspar were imported into Austria; picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the total imports indicated a temperate increase from 2007 to 2018: its volume 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 2018 figures, fluorspar imports increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, fluorspar imports reached their peak figure in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, fluorspar imports amounted to $X in 2018. Overall, the total imports indicated resilient growth from 2007 to 2018: its value 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 2018 figures, fluorspar imports increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, fluorspar imports attained their peak figure in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2018, the U.S. (X tonnes), distantly followed by Italy (X tonnes), India (X tonnes), Japan (X tonnes), China (X tonnes), Russia (X tonnes) and Germany (X tonnes) represented the main importers of fluorspar, together creating X% of total imports. Turkey (X tonnes), Tunisia (X tonnes), the Netherlands (X tonnes), South Korea (X tonnes) and Canada (X tonnes) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by China, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X), India ($X) and Germany ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2018, with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Italy, Japan, China, Russia, Canada, South Korea, Turkey, Tunisia, the Netherlands and Austria, which together accounted for a further X experienced the highest growth rate of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the fluorspar import price in Austria amounted to $X per tonne, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven years, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when the import price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the import prices for fluorspar attained their maximum at $X per tonne in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per tonne), while Russia ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform