Austria: Fluorspar Market 2025

Fluorspar Market Size in Austria

The Austrian fluorspar market surged to $X in 2021, growing by 38% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Fluorspar consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Fluorspar Exports

Exports from Austria

In 2021, exports of fluorspar from Austria surged to X tons, increasing by 43% against 2020 figures. In general, exports, however, saw a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 361% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fluorspar exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a sharp contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 259% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons) was the main destination for fluorspar exports from Austria, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Italy totaled +7.6%.

In value terms, Italy ($X) also remains the key foreign market for fluorspar exports from Austria.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Italy amounted to +9.2%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average fluorspar export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 8.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a pronounced slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 16%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Italy.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Slovakia amounted to +7.2% per year.

Fluorspar Imports

Imports into Austria

In 2021, supplies from abroad of fluorspar was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. In general, total imports indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 92%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fluorspar imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 60%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of fluorspar to Austria, accounting for a 88% share of total imports. Moreover, fluorspar imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Czech Republic (X tons), eightfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany totaled +8.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (+2.6% per year) and China (-48.9% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fluorspar to Austria, comprising 86% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 13% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany stood at +11.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (+2.1% per year) and China (-52.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average fluorspar import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 17% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+2.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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