Fluorine and bromine trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in fluorine and bromine was worth $319.8 million in 2024, about 119.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 17% since 2017, and down 7% 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 | $319.8M | 119.2K t |
| 2023 | $342.6M | 95.0K t |
| 2022 | $551.1M | 105.4K t |
| 2021 | $434.6M | 105.3K t |
| 2020 | $356.6M | 101.8K t |
| 2019 | $340.6M | 103.2K t |
| 2018 | $279.2M | 84.6K t |
| 2017 | $272.9M | 101.8K t |
Top fluorine and bromine exporting countries
Israel is the largest exporter with 40% of world exports, followed by Jordan and Japan. The top three supply 69% between them, out of 58 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Israel | $129.1M | 40% |
| Jordan | $59.4M | 19% |
| Japan | $31.6M | 9.9% |
| Laos | $24.7M | 7.7% |
| United States | $18.9M | 5.9% |
| India | $17.5M | 5.5% |
| United Kingdom | $13.5M | 4.2% |
| Belgium | $10.0M | 3.1% |
| Netherlands | $4.5M | 1.4% |
| China | $3.2M | 1% |
| South Korea | $2.3M | 0.7% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 0.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
China is the biggest buyer with 58% of world imports, ahead of India and Singapore. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 71% across 124 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $186.4M | 58% |
| India | $23.6M | 7.4% |
| Singapore | $17.4M | 5.5% |
| United Kingdom | $14.1M | 4.4% |
| Netherlands | $12.2M | 3.8% |
| Canada | $11.3M | 3.6% |
| Belgium | $9.6M | 3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $6.0M | 1.9% |
| Japan | $5.7M | 1.8% |
| France | $5.7M | 1.8% |
| Taiwan | $4.6M | 1.4% |
| South Korea | $3.9M | 1.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $2.68 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Belgium averaged $10.60 per kg and Israel $2.33 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 2801.30: Fluorine: bromine. HS 2801 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most fluorine and bromine?
Israel exported $129.1 million in 2024, 40% of the world total, followed by Jordan (19%) and Japan (10%). In all, 58 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most fluorine and bromine?
China imported $186.4 million in 2024, 58% of world imports, ahead of India (7%) and Singapore (5%). The top three importers together take 71%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in fluorine and bromine?
It was worth $319.8 million in 2024, about 119.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 17% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $551.1 million. 58 countries reported exports and 124 reported imports.
What is the average price of fluorine and bromine per kg?
The world average declared value was about $2.68 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Belgium averaged $10.60 per kg and Israel $2.33 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for fluorine and bromine?
The HS code for fluorine and bromine is subheading 2801.30, 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 2801 page.
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