Luxembourg: Fluorspar Market 2025

Fluorspar Market Size in Luxembourg

In 2021, the Luxembourg fluorspar market decreased by -7.4% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, the total consumption indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +26.4% against 2018 indices. Fluorspar consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

Fluorspar Exports

Exports from Luxembourg

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of fluorspar decreased by -86.3% to X tons in 2019. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 110% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, fluorspar exports fell notably to $X in 2019. In general, exports faced a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 113% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for fluorspar exports from Luxembourg, accounting for a 100% share of total exports. It was followed by France (X kg), with a 0.4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany was relatively modest.

In value terms, Germany ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for fluorspar exports from Luxembourg, comprising 100% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 0.4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average fluorspar export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2019, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (-0.8%).

Fluorspar Imports

Imports into Luxembourg

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of fluorspar, when their volume decreased by -39.2% to X tons. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 23%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fluorspar imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 46%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest fluorspar supplier to Luxembourg, accounting for a 60% share of total imports. Moreover, fluorspar imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Hungary (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Turkey (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Hungary (0.0% per year) and Turkey (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fluorspar to Luxembourg, comprising 67% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turkey ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 7.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (0.0% per year) and Belgium (+139,503.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average fluorspar import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 98% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw strong growth. As a result, import price reached 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 2021, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for Hungary ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+4.9%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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