France: Fluorspar Market Overview 2020

Fluorspar Market Size in France

The revenue of the fluorspar market in France amounted to $X in 2018, surging 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, fluorspar consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% against the previous year. France fluorspar consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Fluorspar Exports

Exports from France

In 2018, the exports of fluorspar from France totaled X tonnes, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, fluorspar exports, however, continue to indicate a measured descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. France exports peaked at X tonnes in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fluorspar exports amounted to $X in 2018. In general, the total exports indicated measured growth from 2007 to 2018: its value decreased 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 2018 figures, fluorspar exports increased by +X% against 2012 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. France exports peaked in 2018 and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2018, Mexico (X tonnes), distantly followed by Mongolia (X tonnes), China (X tonnes) and South Africa (X tonnes) represented the main exporters of fluorspar, together mixing up 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 ($X) remains the largest fluorspar supplier from France, comprising X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Mongolia ($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 France stood at $X per tonne in 2018, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price indicated a strong increase from 2007 to 2018: 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 2018 figures, fluorspar export price increased by +X% against 2008 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X% y-o-y. France export price peaked in 2018 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

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 France

In 2018, the fluorspar imports into France amounted to X tonnes, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, fluorspar imports, however, continue to indicate a slight downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% y-o-y. France imports peaked at X tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fluorspar imports totaled $X in 2018. In general, fluorspar imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. France imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

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 generating 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 U.S. ($X), India ($X) and Germany ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2018, together accounting for X% of total imports. Italy, Japan, China, Russia, Canada, South Korea, Turkey, Tunisia, the Netherlands and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X terms of the main importing countries, Turkey experienced the highest growth rate of imports, 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 France amounted to $X per tonne, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven years, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 an increase of X% y-o-y. France import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2013; however, from 2014 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