Fluorspar (higher grade) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in fluorspar (higher grade) was worth $518.8 million in 2024, about 1.06 million tonnes. That is an increase of 64% since 2017, and down 20% 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 | $518.8M | 1.06M t |
| 2023 | $652.2M | 1.34M t |
| 2022 | $689.0M | 1.42M t |
| 2021 | $501.5M | 1.36M t |
| 2020 | $486.6M | 1.35M t |
| 2019 | $626.2M | 1.56M t |
| 2018 | $549.3M | 1.60M t |
| 2017 | $315.6M | 1.28M t |
Top fluorspar (higher grade) exporting countries
Mexico is the largest exporter with 38% of world exports, followed by South Africa and China. The top three supply 77% between them, out of 49 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $195.8M | 38% |
| South Africa | $157.1M | 30% |
| China | $46.0M | 8.9% |
| Spain | $37.0M | 7.1% |
| Vietnam | $24.5M | 4.7% |
| Germany | $10.6M | 2.1% |
| Mongolia | $10.1M | 2% |
| Morocco | $10.0M | 1.9% |
| Kenya | $7.0M | 1.4% |
| Thailand | $6.9M | 1.3% |
| Czech Republic | $4.4M | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $3.1M | 0.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (29%), Italy (17%) and India (14%). 77 countries imported it, and the top three take 60% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $149.2M | 29% |
| Italy | $89.9M | 17% |
| India | $73.0M | 14% |
| Germany | $50.9M | 9.8% |
| Luxembourg | $27.6M | 5.3% |
| Tunisia | $26.0M | 5% |
| Netherlands | $20.8M | 4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $18.0M | 3.5% |
| Norway | $14.0M | 2.7% |
| China | $9.8M | 1.9% |
| Japan | $8.8M | 1.7% |
| Czech Republic | $3.7M | 0.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.49 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $0.65 per kg and Mongolia $0.40 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 2529.22: Fluorspar: containing by weight more than 97% of calcium fluoride. HS 2529 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most fluorspar (higher grade)?
Mexico exported $195.8 million in 2024, 38% of the world total, followed by South Africa (30%) and China (9%). In all, 49 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most fluorspar (higher grade)?
The United States imported $149.2 million in 2024, 29% of world imports, ahead of Italy (17%) and India (14%). The top three importers together take 60%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in fluorspar (higher grade)?
It was worth $518.8 million in 2024, about 1.06 million tonnes. That is an increase of 64% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $689.0 million. 49 countries reported exports and 77 reported imports.
What is the average price of fluorspar (higher grade) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.49 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $0.65 per kg and Mongolia $0.40 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for fluorspar (higher grade)?
The HS code for fluorspar (higher grade) is subheading 2529.22, in chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 2529 page.
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