MERCOSUR: Complex Fluorine Salts Market 2025

Complex Fluorine Salts Market Size in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR complex fluorine salts market surged to $X in 2021, jumping by 18% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a noticeable decrease. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Complex Fluorine Salts Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, complex fluorine salts production contracted rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by 294%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

Complex Fluorine Salts Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2021, approx. X tons of fluorides, fluorosilicates, fluoroaluminates and other complex fluorine salts were exported in MERCOSUR; reducing by -46.6% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports showed a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 118% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, complex fluorine salts exports declined to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a mild contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 60% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Brazil (X tons) and Argentina (X tons) represented roughly 99% of total exports in 2021.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Brazil (with a CAGR of -0.7%).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) emerged as the largest complex fluorine salts supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising 72% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Argentina ($X), with a 24% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Brazil was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 65% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a moderate expansion. 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 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while Argentina totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina (+5.7%).

Complex Fluorine Salts Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2021, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas purchases of fluorides, fluorosilicates, fluoroaluminates and other complex fluorine salts, when their volume increased by 20% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, recorded a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 29%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, complex fluorine salts imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Brazil represented the main importer of fluorides, fluorosilicates, fluoroaluminates and other complex fluorine salts in MERCOSUR, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was approx. 62% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Venezuela (X tons) and Argentina (X tons), together achieving a 32% share of total imports. The following importers - Chile (X tons) and Colombia (X tons) - together made up 4.7% of total imports.

Imports into Brazil decreased at an average annual rate of -7.1% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Chile (+5.9%) and Venezuela (+4.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Chile emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of +5.9% from 2012-2021. Colombia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Argentina (-2.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Venezuela (+10 p.p.), Argentina (+2.7 p.p.) and Chile (+1.9 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Brazil saw its share reduced by -16.1% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported fluorides, fluorosilicates, fluoroaluminates and other complex fluorine salts in MERCOSUR, comprising 63% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Argentina ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Venezuela, with a 9.8% share.

In Brazil, complex fluorine salts imports plunged by an average annual rate of -7.2% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Argentina (-2.6% per year) and Venezuela (-9.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, waning by -1.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a slight reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the import price increased by 41% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 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 Colombia ($X per ton), while Venezuela ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Colombia (+1.3%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform