Complex fluorine salts trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in complex fluorine salts was worth $484.7 million in 2024, about 97.4 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 32% since 2017, and down 19% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $484.7M | 97.4K t |
| 2023 | $598.3M | 96.0K t |
| 2022 | $885.6M | 113.6K t |
| 2021 | $724.0M | 212.6K t |
| 2020 | $457.0M | 505.0K t |
| 2019 | $370.0M | 108.6K t |
| 2018 | $466.7M | 217.4K t |
| 2017 | $366.6M | 126.0K t |
Top complex fluorine salts exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 45% of world exports, followed by Germany and South Korea. The top three supply 70% between them, out of 65 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $216.9M | 45% |
| Germany | $69.3M | 14% |
| South Korea | $51.8M | 11% |
| United States | $39.9M | 8.2% |
| Thailand | $37.3M | 7.7% |
| Slovenia | $16.3M | 3.4% |
| Japan | $13.9M | 2.9% |
| Belgium | $11.0M | 2.3% |
| Spain | $6.4M | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $3.7M | 0.8% |
| India | $2.3M | 0.5% |
| France | $1.8M | 0.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Japan (30%), the United States (19%) and South Korea (8%). 138 countries imported it, and the top three take 57% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $146.3M | 30% |
| United States | $91.7M | 19% |
| South Korea | $39.8M | 8.2% |
| Poland | $37.8M | 7.8% |
| China | $28.7M | 5.9% |
| Hungary | $22.6M | 4.7% |
| Brazil | $12.7M | 2.6% |
| Spain | $9.8M | 2% |
| United Kingdom | $9.1M | 1.9% |
| Mexico | $7.7M | 1.6% |
| India | $7.7M | 1.6% |
| Germany | $7.4M | 1.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $4.98 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Thailand averaged $137.89 per kg and Belgium $1.50 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 2826.90: Fluorides: fluorosilicates, fluoroaluminates and other complex fluorine salts, n.e.c. in heading no. 2826. HS 2826 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most complex fluorine salts?
China exported $216.9 million in 2024, 45% of the world total, followed by Germany (14%) and South Korea (11%). In all, 65 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most complex fluorine salts?
Japan imported $146.3 million in 2024, 30% of world imports, ahead of the United States (19%) and South Korea (8%). The top three importers together take 57%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in complex fluorine salts?
It was worth $484.7 million in 2024, about 97.4 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 32% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $885.6 million. 65 countries reported exports and 138 reported imports.
What is the average price of complex fluorine salts per kg?
The world average declared value was about $4.98 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Thailand averaged $137.89 per kg and Belgium $1.50 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for complex fluorine salts?
The HS code for complex fluorine salts is subheading 2826.90, in chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 2826 page.
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