Croatia: Fluorspar Market Overview 2020

Fluorspar Market Size in Croatia

The revenue of the fluorspar market in Croatia amounted to $X in 2018, therefore, remained relatively stable 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, fluorspar consumption continues to indicate a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the fluorspar market reached its peak figure level at $X in 2017, leveling off in the following year.

Fluorspar Exports

Exports from Croatia

Fluorspar exports from Croatia stood at X kg in 2018, falling by -X% against the previous year. Overall, fluorspar exports continue to indicate a sharp shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, fluorspar exports reached their peak of X kg, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, fluorspar exports amounted to $X in 2018. Over the period under review, fluorspar exports continue to indicate a sharp setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, fluorspar exports attained their peak of $X, 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 largest exporters of fluorspar, together constituting X% of total exports. The following exporters - Spain (X tonnes), Morocco (X tonnes), Myanmar (X tonnes), Italy (X tonnes), Namibia (X tonnes) and Thailand (X tonnes) - together made up X% 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 ($X) remains the largest fluorspar supplier from Croatia, comprising X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Mongolia ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by China, with a X% share.

In Mexico, fluorspar exports expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2018. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mongolia (+X% per year) and China (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The fluorspar export price in Croatia stood at $X per tonne in 2018, lowering by -X% against the previous year. In general, the fluorspar export price continues to indicate a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X% year-to-year. Croatia export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, export prices failed to regain their momentum.

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 Croatia

In 2018, approx. X tonnes of fluorspar were imported into Croatia; growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, fluorspar imports continue to indicate buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Croatia imports peaked in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

In value terms, fluorspar imports stood at $X in 2018. Overall, fluorspar imports continue to indicate a slight drop. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, fluorspar imports reached their maximum at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

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 largest importers of fluorspar, together committing X% of total imports. The following importers - Turkey (X tonnes), Tunisia (X tonnes), the Netherlands (X tonnes), South Korea (X tonnes) and Canada (X tonnes) - together made up X% 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 largest fluorspar importing markets into Croatia were the U.S. ($X), India ($X) and Germany ($X), 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 Croatia, which together accounted for a further X experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the fluorspar import price in Croatia amounted to $X per tonne, dropping by -X% against the previous year. In general, the fluorspar import price continues to indicate a drastic curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when the import price increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, the import prices for fluorspar reached their peak level of $X per tonne. From 2013 to 2018, the growth in terms of the import prices for fluorspar remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2018, 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