Fluorspar (lower grade) exports from Zambia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Zambia exported fluorspar (lower grade) worth $15.3 million (47.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 61 countries. That is 46% more than in 2023. Over 2018-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 253% a year on average.
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 | $15.3M | 47.0K t |
| 2023 | $10.5M | 35.1K t |
| 2022 | $5.7M | 13.7K t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 9.6K t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 3.0K t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 4.1K t |
| 2018 | $8K | 170 t |
Where Zambia exports fluorspar (lower grade) to
One buyer market dominates: China accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+143% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.6M | 63% |
| Indonesia | $3.3M | 21% |
| Ukraine | $1.7M | 11% |
| South Africa | $623K | 4.1% |
| India | $17K | 0.1% |
| United States | $17K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $13K | 0.1% |
| Mozambique | $2K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.33 per kg, 50% 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.
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The shipment records behind Zambia fluorspar (lower grade) exports (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) exported by Zambia?
Zambia exported fluorspar (lower grade) worth $15.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 47.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 61 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was up 46% on 2023.
Which countries buy fluorspar (lower grade) from Zambia?
China was the largest buyer with 63% of the value ($9.6 million), followed by Indonesia (21%) and Ukraine (11%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 8 buyer countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 143% on the year.
What is the average export price of fluorspar (lower grade) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.33 per kg in 2024, 50% above the world average of $0.22 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of fluorspar (lower grade) from Zambia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $8 thousand in 2018 to $15.3 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 7 years the average was $5.3 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Zambia. Tell us your product to see it live.
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