Price for Fluorides; Fluorosilicates, Fluoroaluminates and Other Complex Fluorine Salts in Chile - 2023

Contents:

  1. Price for Fluorides; Fluorosilicates, Fluoroaluminates and Other Complex Fluorine Salts in Chile (CIF) - 2022
  2. Price for Fluorides; Fluorosilicates, Fluoroaluminates and Other Complex Fluorine Salts in Chile (FOB) - 2022
  3. Imports of Fluorides; Fluorosilicates, Fluoroaluminates and Other Complex Fluorine Salts in Chile
  4. Exports of Fluorides; Fluorosilicates, Fluoroaluminates and Other Complex Fluorine Salts in Chile

Price for Fluorides; Fluorosilicates, Fluoroaluminates and Other Complex Fluorine Salts in Chile (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for fluorides; fluorosilicates, fluoroaluminates and other complex fluorine saltses amounted to $1,151 per ton, with an increase of 24% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a slight downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 74% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $1,297 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($1,490 per ton), while the price for Belgium ($477 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (-0.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Price for Fluorides; Fluorosilicates, Fluoroaluminates and Other Complex Fluorine Salts in Chile (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for fluorides; fluorosilicates, fluoroaluminates and other complex fluorine saltses stood at $3,204 per ton in 2022, jumping by 103% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, export price for fluorides; fluorosilicates, fluoroaluminates and other complex fluorine saltses decreased by -7.6% against 2016 indices. The export price peaked at $3,468 per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Costa Rica ($4,762 per ton), while the average price for exports to Peru ($1,539 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Costa Rica (+7.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Fluorides; Fluorosilicates, Fluoroaluminates and Other Complex Fluorine Salts in Chile

In 2022, approx. 3.2K tons of fluorides; fluorosilicates, fluoroaluminates and other complex fluorine saltses were imported into Chile; with an increase of 129% on 2021 figures. Overall, imports posted a significant increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of fluorides; fluorosilicates, fluoroaluminates and other complex fluorine saltses surged to $3.7M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a significant increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Fluorides; Fluorosilicates, Fluoroaluminates and Other Complex Fluorine Salts in Chile (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
China1043074492,188176.1%
Belgium37045234157015.5%
Taiwan (Chinese)23.923.084.3397155.2%
Spain25839.3133185-10.5%
ItalyN/AN/A182133-26.9%
VietnamN/AN/AN/A37.80%
Others13021312522119.3%
Total8851,0341,3143,73361.6%

Top Suppliers of Fluorides; Fluorosilicates, Fluoroaluminates and Other Complex Fluorine Salts to Chile in 2022:

  1. China (1468.3 tons)
  2. Belgium (1194.8 tons)
  3. Taiwan (Chinese) (317.5 tons)
  4. Spain (153.6 tons)
  5. Vietnam (54.0 tons)
  6. Italy (45.0 tons)

Exports of Fluorides; Fluorosilicates, Fluoroaluminates and Other Complex Fluorine Salts in Chile

In 2022, exports of fluorides; fluorosilicates, fluoroaluminates and other complex fluorine saltses from Chile shrank rapidly to 6 tons, declining by -62% against 2021. In general, exports saw a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 147%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 16 tons, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, exports of fluorides; fluorosilicates, fluoroaluminates and other complex fluorine saltses declined notably to $19K in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a strong increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.9% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 36% against the previous year.

Export of Fluorides; Fluorosilicates, Fluoroaluminates and Other Complex Fluorine Salts in Chile (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Costa Rica10.220.311.114.311.9%
Bolivia3.40.413.24.49.0%
Peru0.90.10.40.4-23.7%
Paraguay0.70.10.1N/A-62.2%
OthersN/AN/AN/A0.10%
Total15.320.824.919.27.9%

Top Export Markets for Fluorides; Fluorosilicates, Fluoroaluminates and Other Complex Fluorine Salts from Chile in 2022:

  1. Costa Rica (3.0 tons)
  2. Bolivia (2.7 tons)
  3. Peru (0.3 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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