Greece: Fluorspar Market Overview 2020

Fluorspar Market Size in Greece

The revenue of the fluorspar market in Greece amounted to $X in 2018, increasing 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 continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, the fluorspar market reached its peak level of $X. From 2012 to 2018, the growth of the fluorspar market failed to regain its momentum.

Fluorspar Exports

Exports from Greece

Fluorspar exports from Greece totaled X tonnes in 2018, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, fluorspar exports continue to indicate a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Greece exports peaked at X tonnes in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fluorspar exports amounted to $X in 2018. Over the period under review, fluorspar exports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Greece exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2018, Mexico (X tonnes), distantly followed by Mongolia (X tonnes), China (X tonnes) and South Africa (X tonnes) represented the key exporters of fluorspar, together mixing up X% of total exports. Spain (X tonnes), Morocco (X tonnes), Myanmar (X tonnes), Italy (X tonnes), Namibia (X tonnes) and Thailand (X tonnes) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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 ($X) remains the largest fluorspar supplier from Greece, comprising X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Mongolia ($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

In 2018, the fluorspar export price in Greece amounted to $X per tonne, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price indicated noticeable growth 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 decreased by -X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when the export price increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the export prices for fluorspar reached their maximum at $X per tonne in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, export prices remained at a 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 Greece

In 2018, the amount of fluorspar imported into Greece stood at X tonnes, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, fluorspar imports continue to indicate temperate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, fluorspar imports attained their peak of X tonnes. From 2012 to 2018, the growth of fluorspar imports failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, fluorspar imports stood at $X in 2018. In general, fluorspar imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, fluorspar imports reached their peak of $X. From 2012 to 2018, the growth of fluorspar 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 key importers of fluorspar, together comprising 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 Greece were the U.S. ($X), India ($X) and Germany ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Italy, Japan, China, Russia, Canada, South Korea, Turkey, Tunisia, the Netherlands and Greece, which together accounted for a further X recorded the highest growth rate of imports, among the main importing countries over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The fluorspar import price in Greece stood at $X per tonne in 2018, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, the fluorspar import price continues to indicate a mild setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 when the import price increased by X% year-to-year. Greece import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, import prices stood at a somewhat 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