MERCOSUR: Complex Fluorine Salts Market 2024

Complex Fluorine Salts Market Size in MERCOSUR

For the fifth consecutive year, the MERCOSUR complex fluorine salts market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2022. The total consumption indicated pronounced growth 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, consumption increased by X% against 2017 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Complex Fluorine Salts Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, complex fluorine salts production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a notable 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, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Complex Fluorine Salts Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, complex fluorine salts exports in MERCOSUR skyrocketed to X tons, picking up by X% on 2021. In general, exports posted a temperate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, complex fluorine salts exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw tangible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the two major exporters of fluorides, fluorosilicates, fluoroaluminates and other complex fluorine salts, namely Argentina and Brazil, represented more than two-thirds of total export.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Argentina (with a CAGR of X%).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the largest complex fluorine salts supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Argentina ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Brazil, complex fluorine salts exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while Argentina totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (X%).

Complex Fluorine Salts Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, purchases abroad of fluorides, fluorosilicates, fluoroaluminates and other complex fluorine salts increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, imports, however, recorded a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, complex fluorine salts imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Brazil was the major importing country with an import of around X tons, which finished at X% of total imports. Argentina (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Venezuela (X%) and Chile (X%). Colombia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Brazil decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Chile (X%) and Colombia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Chile emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Argentina experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Venezuela (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Chile (X p.p.) and Argentina (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Brazil (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported fluorides, fluorosilicates, fluoroaluminates and other complex fluorine salts in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Argentina ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Venezuela, with a X% share.

In Brazil, complex fluorine salts imports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Argentina (X% per year) and Venezuela (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Colombia ($X per ton), while Chile ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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