Fluorspar (higher grade) imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of fluorspar (higher grade) by the United States reached $149.2 million in 2024 (277.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 77 countries for imports of this product. That is 8% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $149.2M | 277.8K t |
| 2023 | $162.8M | 357.4K t |
| 2022 | $168.2M | 380.5K t |
| 2021 | $125.5M | 355.5K t |
| 2020 | $121.6M | 353.6K t |
| 2019 | $122.1M | 370.2K t |
| 2018 | $103.1M | 374.7K t |
| 2017 | $87.4M | 329.9K t |
Where the United States imports fluorspar (higher grade) from
One supplier dominates: Mexico accounted for 78% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $116.8M | 78% |
| South Africa | $13.2M | 8.9% |
| China | $12.8M | 8.6% |
| Spain | $5.2M | 3.5% |
| Canada | $456K | 0.3% |
| Mongolia | $181K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $171K | 0.1% |
| Japan | $105K | 0.1% |
| India | $92K | 0.1% |
| Sweden | $76K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.54 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.
Fluorspar (higher grade) exports from the United States
Exports of fluorspar (higher grade) by the United States reached $1.2 million in 2024 (5.1 thousand tonnes). Canada alone took 87% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Mexico grew fastest (+46% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $1.1M | 87% |
| Mexico | $103K | 8.3% |
| Brazil | $20K | 1.6% |
| Jamaica | $18K | 1.4% |
| El Salvador | $10K | 0.8% |
| South Korea | $10K | 0.8% |
| Italy | $4K | 0.3% |
| Guyana | $1K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
| Malaysia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States fluorspar (higher grade) imports (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) imported by the United States?
The United States imported fluorspar (higher grade) worth $149.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 277.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 77 countries worldwide, with 29% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply fluorspar (higher grade) to the United States?
Mexico was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($116.8 million), followed by South Africa (9%) and China (9%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 440% on the year.
What is the average import price of fluorspar (higher grade) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.54 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $0.49 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of fluorspar (higher grade) to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $87.4 million in 2017 to $149.2 million in 2024, an increase of 71%. The peak was 2022 at $168.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $130.0 million a year.
Does the United States also export fluorspar (higher grade)?
Yes. The United States exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and Brazil. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $148.0 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.
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