Africa: Complex Fluorine Salts Market 2025

Complex Fluorine Salts Market Size in Africa

The African complex fluorine salts market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, growing by 140% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a significant increase. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Complex Fluorine Salts Production in Africa

In value terms, complex fluorine salts production dropped slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +56.1% against 2013 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by 19%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Complex Fluorine Salts Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2021, overseas shipments of fluorides, fluorosilicates, fluoroaluminates and other complex fluorine salts increased by 40% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 53%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, complex fluorine salts exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 28%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Tunisia represented the key exporting country with an export of around X tons, which reached 78% of total exports. Mozambique (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 14% share, followed by Cameroon (6.3%).

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to complex fluorine salts exports from Tunisia stood at +1.3%. At the same time, Mozambique (+120.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mozambique emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +120.1% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Cameroon (-1.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Mozambique (+14 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Cameroon (-2.6 p.p.) and Tunisia (-11.4 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Tunisia ($X) remains the largest complex fluorine salts supplier in Africa, comprising 93% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Cameroon ($X), with a 4.4% share of total exports.

In Tunisia, complex fluorine salts exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Cameroon (-1.8% per year) and Mozambique (+81.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -9.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a pronounced setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the export price increased by 24%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Tunisia ($X per ton), while Mozambique ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Cameroon (-0.7%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Complex Fluorine Salts Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2021, complex fluorine salts imports in Africa soared to X tons, with an increase of 161% compared with the year before. Overall, imports showed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 1,184%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, complex fluorine salts imports stood at $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 567%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Mozambique prevails in imports structure, reaching X tons, which was approx. 97% of total imports in 2021. South Africa (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Mozambique was also the fastest-growing in terms of the fluorides, fluorosilicates, fluoroaluminates and other complex fluorine salts imports, with a CAGR of +245.9% from 2012 to 2021. South Africa experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of Mozambique (+97 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of South Africa (-61.3 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Mozambique ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported fluorides, fluorosilicates, fluoroaluminates and other complex fluorine salts in Africa, comprising 91% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Africa ($X), with a 5.5% share of total imports.

In Mozambique, complex fluorine salts imports increased at an average annual rate of +164.4% over the period from 2012-2021.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2021, dropping by -57.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the import price increased by 138% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Mozambique totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (-1.7%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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