Fluorspar (higher grade) exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
South Africa exported $157.1 million of fluorspar (higher grade) in 2024 (347.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 49 countries for exports of this product. That is 13% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $204.2 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $157.1M | 347.3K t |
| 2023 | $180.3M | 382.2K t |
| 2022 | $204.2M | 338.5K t |
| 2021 | $110.8M | 275.9K t |
| 2020 | $56.1M | 176.0K t |
| 2019 | $87.0M | 193.8K t |
| 2018 | $95.9M | 248.1K t |
| 2017 | $54.0M | 264.4K t |
Where South Africa exports fluorspar (higher grade) to
Most of it went to India (24%), Luxembourg (18%), Italy (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+48% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $37.6M | 24% |
| Luxembourg | $27.6M | 18% |
| Italy | $26.4M | 17% |
| Netherlands | $18.0M | 11% |
| United Arab Emirates | $18.0M | 11% |
| Germany | $15.4M | 9.8% |
| United States | $13.2M | 8.4% |
| Hong Kong | $563K | 0.4% |
| China | $332K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $16K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.45 per kg, close to the world average of $0.49.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind South Africa fluorspar (higher grade) exports (HS 2529.22): 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 2529.22: Fluorspar: containing by weight more than 97% of calcium fluoride.
Common questions
What is the value of fluorspar (higher grade) exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported fluorspar (higher grade) worth $157.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 347.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 49 countries worldwide, with 30% of world exports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries buy fluorspar (higher grade) from South Africa?
India was the largest buyer with 24% of the value ($37.6 million), followed by Luxembourg (18%) and Italy (17%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 14 buyer countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 522% on the year.
What is the average export price of fluorspar (higher grade) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.45 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $0.49 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of fluorspar (higher grade) from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $54.0 million in 2017 to $157.1 million in 2024, an increase of 191%. The peak was 2022 at $204.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $118.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for fluorspar (higher grade)?
The HS code for fluorspar (higher grade) is subheading 2529.22. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For South Africa, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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