Fluorspar (lower grade) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in fluorspar (lower grade) was worth $446.6 million in 2024, about 2.06 million tonnes. That is an increase of 76% since 2017, and down 15% 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 | $446.6M | 2.06M t |
| 2023 | $524.9M | 1.79M t |
| 2022 | $405.7M | 1.19M t |
| 2021 | $413.3M | 1.51M t |
| 2020 | $370.5M | 1.50M t |
| 2019 | $423.9M | 1.45M t |
| 2018 | $387.3M | 1.36M t |
| 2017 | $253.9M | 1.08M t |
Top fluorspar (lower grade) exporting countries
Mongolia is the largest exporter with 38% of world exports, followed by China and Mexico. The top three supply 67% between them, out of 61 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mongolia | $170.8M | 38% |
| China | $88.5M | 20% |
| Mexico | $38.6M | 8.7% |
| Thailand | $18.3M | 4.1% |
| Italy | $17.6M | 3.9% |
| Netherlands | $17.2M | 3.9% |
| Pakistan | $16.3M | 3.7% |
| Zambia | $15.3M | 3.4% |
| South Africa | $12.8M | 2.9% |
| Germany | $9.8M | 2.2% |
| Mozambique | $8.5M | 1.9% |
| Nigeria | $4.7M | 1.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are China (44%), Indonesia (7%) and Finland (4%). 104 countries imported it, and the top three take 55% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $197.7M | 44% |
| Indonesia | $29.1M | 6.5% |
| Finland | $19.1M | 4.3% |
| Japan | $16.9M | 3.8% |
| South Korea | $16.0M | 3.6% |
| Turkey | $15.5M | 3.5% |
| India | $11.9M | 2.7% |
| Italy | $11.5M | 2.6% |
| Netherlands | $11.3M | 2.5% |
| United States | $11.1M | 2.5% |
| Germany | $9.4M | 2.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $8.3M | 1.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.22 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Netherlands averaged $0.63 per kg and Italy $0.09 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 2529.21: Fluorspar: containing by weight 97% or less of calcium fluoride. HS 2529 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most fluorspar (lower grade)?
Mongolia exported $170.8 million in 2024, 38% of the world total, followed by China (20%) and Mexico (9%). In all, 61 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most fluorspar (lower grade)?
China imported $197.7 million in 2024, 44% of world imports, ahead of Indonesia (7%) and Finland (4%). The top three importers together take 55%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in fluorspar (lower grade)?
It was worth $446.6 million in 2024, about 2.06 million tonnes. That is an increase of 76% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $524.9 million. 61 countries reported exports and 104 reported imports.
What is the average price of fluorspar (lower grade) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.22 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Netherlands averaged $0.63 per kg and Italy $0.09 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 fluorspar (lower grade)?
The HS code for fluorspar (lower grade) is subheading 2529.21, 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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