Fluorspar (lower grade) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported fluorspar (lower grade) worth $8.3 million (29.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 142% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 51% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8.3M | 29.2K t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 8.0K t |
| 2022 | $4.2M | 17.4K t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 6.8K t |
| 2020 | $663K | 3.8K t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 5.2K t |
| 2018 | $607K | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $455K | 2.6K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports fluorspar (lower grade) from
Most of the value came from China (47%), Pakistan (46%), India (6%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+425% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.9M | 47% |
| Pakistan | $3.8M | 46% |
| India | $483K | 5.8% |
| Egypt | $67K | 0.8% |
| South Korea | $20K | 0.2% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.28 per kg, 27% above the world average of $0.22. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia fluorspar (lower grade) imports (HS 2529.21): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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.
Common questions
What is the value of fluorspar (lower grade) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported fluorspar (lower grade) worth $8.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 29.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 104 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 142% on 2023.
Which countries supply fluorspar (lower grade) to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by Pakistan (46%) and India (6%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 425% on the year.
What is the average import price of fluorspar (lower grade) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.28 per kg in 2024, 27% above the world average of $0.22 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of fluorspar (lower grade) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $454 thousand in 2017 to $8.3 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for fluorspar (lower grade)?
The HS code for fluorspar (lower grade) is subheading 2529.21. It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2529 page.
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