Price for Fluorides; Fluorosilicates, Fluoroaluminates and Other Complex Fluorine Salts in Canada - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Fluorides; Fluorosilicates, Fluoroaluminates and Other Complex Fluorine Salts in Canada (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Fluorides; Fluorosilicates, Fluoroaluminates and Other Complex Fluorine Salts in Canada (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Fluorides; Fluorosilicates, Fluoroaluminates and Other Complex Fluorine Salts in Canada
4. Exports of Fluorides; Fluorosilicates, Fluoroaluminates and Other Complex Fluorine Salts in Canada

Price for Fluorides; Fluorosilicates, Fluoroaluminates and Other Complex Fluorine Salts in Canada (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for fluorides; fluorosilicates, fluoroaluminates and other complex fluorine saltses stood at $1,685 per ton in 2022, with an increase of 22% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.8%. As a result, import 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 supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($2,761 per ton), while the price for Norway ($1,559 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+3.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Fluorides; Fluorosilicates, Fluoroaluminates and Other Complex Fluorine Salts in Canada (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for fluorides; fluorosilicates, fluoroaluminates and other complex fluorine saltses amounted to $665 per ton, jumping by 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by 110%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $1,003 per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($694 per ton), while the average price for exports to Brazil totaled $352 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to India (+20.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Fluorides; Fluorosilicates, Fluoroaluminates and Other Complex Fluorine Salts in Canada

In 2022, purchases abroad of fluorides; fluorosilicates, fluoroaluminates and other complex fluorine saltses decreased by -14.9% to 26K tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +15.1% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +52.7% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 50% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 31K tons, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, imports of fluorides; fluorosilicates, fluoroaluminates and other complex fluorine saltses expanded modestly to $44M in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +19.8% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +72.1% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Top Suppliers of Fluorides; Fluorosilicates, Fluoroaluminates and Other Complex Fluorine Salts to Canada in 2022:

1. Mexico (21.8K tons)
2. China (1.5K tons)
3. Norway (1.3K tons)
4. United States (0.9K tons)
5. Italy (0.5K tons)

Exports of Fluorides; Fluorosilicates, Fluoroaluminates and Other Complex Fluorine Salts in Canada

Exports of fluorides; fluorosilicates, fluoroaluminates and other complex fluorine saltses from Canada fell remarkably to 20K tons in 2022, which is down by -19.2% against the previous year. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 90% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 24K tons, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of fluorides; fluorosilicates, fluoroaluminates and other complex fluorine saltses expanded sharply to $13M in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 70%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Top Export Markets for Fluorides; Fluorosilicates, Fluoroaluminates and Other Complex Fluorine Salts from Canada in 2022:

1. United States (17.8K tons)
2. Brazil (1.5K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform