Benelux: Fluorspar Market 2024

Fluorspar Market Size in Benelux

The Benelux fluorspar market soared to $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded prominent growth. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Fluorspar Production in Benelux

In value terms, fluorspar production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by X,600%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Fluorspar Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2022, overseas shipments of fluorspar decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fluorspar exports fell significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands dominates exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), committing a X% share of total exports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the fluorspar exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. Belgium (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The Netherlands (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Belgium saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest fluorspar supplier in Benelux, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In the Netherlands, fluorspar exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, fluorspar export price increased by X% against 2017 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (X%).

Fluorspar Imports

Imports in Benelux

Fluorspar imports surged to X tons in 2022, picking up by X% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fluorspar imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports posted a notable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands represented the largest importing country with an import of around X tons, which resulted at X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), mixing up a X% share of total imports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the fluorspar imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. Belgium (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the Netherlands (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Belgium (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported fluorspar in Benelux, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the Netherlands amounted to X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, fluorspar import price increased by X% against 2017 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the Netherlands totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (X%).

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