Slovenia: Fluorspar Market 2020

Fluorspar Market Size in Slovenia

The revenue of the fluorspar market in Slovenia amounted to $X in 2018, increasing by X% 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). Overall, the total market indicated a prominent expansion from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, fluorspar consumption increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Slovenia fluorspar consumption peaked in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Fluorspar Exports

Exports from Slovenia

In 2018, approx. X tons of fluorspar were exported from Slovenia; rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, fluorspar exports, however, continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, fluorspar exports reached their maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, fluorspar exports stood at $X in 2018. Overall, fluorspar exports, however, continue to indicate an abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, fluorspar exports reached their maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2018, Mexico (X tons), distantly followed by Mongolia (X tons), China (X tons) and South Africa (X tons) represented the major exporters of fluorspar, together creating X% of total exports. The following exporters - Spain (X tons), Morocco (X tons), Myanmar (X tons), Italy (X tons), Namibia (X tons) and Thailand (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Myanmar (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Mexico ($X) remains the largest fluorspar supplier from Slovenia, comprising X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Mongolia ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by China, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value in Mexico totaled +X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mongolia (+X% per year) and China (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the fluorspar export price in Slovenia amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the export prices for fluorspar reached their peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2018, the growth in terms of the export prices for fluorspar remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Namibia ($X per ton), while Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fluorspar Imports

Imports into Slovenia

In 2018, approx. X tons of fluorspar were imported into Slovenia; increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2007 to 2018: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, fluorspar imports increased by +X% against 2010 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, fluorspar imports reached their maximum in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

In value terms, fluorspar imports amounted to $X in 2018. In general, the total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, fluorspar imports increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, fluorspar imports attained their maximum in 2018 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2018, the U.S. (X tons), distantly followed by Italy (X tons), India (X tons), Japan (X tons), China (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Germany (X tons) represented the largest importers of fluorspar, together making up X% of total imports. The following importers - Turkey (X tons), Tunisia (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), South Korea (X tons) and Canada (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by China, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X), India ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2018, together accounting for X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Italy, Japan, China, Russia, Canada, South Korea, Turkey, Tunisia, the Netherlands and Slovenia, which together accounted for a further X recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, among the main importing countries over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The fluorspar import price in Slovenia stood at $X per ton in 2018, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the fluorspar import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when the import price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the import prices for fluorspar attained their peak figure at $X per ton in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2018, import prices failed to regain their momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform