Germany: Fluorspar Market 2024

Fluorspar Market Size in Germany

The German fluorspar market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after two years of decline. In general, consumption showed a noticeable slump. Fluorspar consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Fluorspar Production in Germany

In value terms, fluorspar production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by X%. Fluorspar production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Fluorspar Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of fluorspar, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then shrank notably in the following year.

In value terms, fluorspar exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), Poland (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of fluorspar exports from Germany, together comprising X% of total exports. Belgium, the Czech Republic, Austria, Japan, Slovenia, Turkey, Slovakia, Hungary, Sweden and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for fluorspar exported from Germany were Italy ($X), France ($X) and Poland ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Belgium, Austria, the Czech Republic, Slovenia, Japan, Turkey, Slovakia, Hungary, Sweden and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Turkey, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average fluorspar export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Slovenia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($X 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 Austria (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fluorspar Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, the amount of fluorspar imported into Germany shrank dramatically to X tons, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports recorded a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fluorspar imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Spain (X tons) and South Africa (X tons) were the main suppliers of fluorspar imports to Germany, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Spain ($X) and Vietnam ($X) were the largest fluorspar suppliers to Germany, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average fluorspar import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X%. The import price peaked in 2022 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 China ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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