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Fluorspar market in Argentina

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

In 2018, Argentina's fluorspar production reached 7 924 t, supported by Fluorita Córdoba S.A.'s continued operation of its unique acid-grade fluorspar flotation system, the only one of its kind in the country. The company also implemented sustainable mining practices, including land remediation with local crops. Market volume stood at 7 958 t that year. Production edged up to 8 000 t in 2019, with the market at 8 001 t.

A sharp contraction occurred in 2020, as production plummeted to 4 800 t and market volume to 4 801 t. Output then remained flat at 4 800 t through 2021 and 2022, with market volume mirroring production at 4 800 t each year.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2022
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2022
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Argentina
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Argentina in kind, 2018-2022, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Argentina in value, 2018-2022, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2022
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2022, t
  2. 5.2.2. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2022
  3. 5.2.3. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2022
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Argentina in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Argentina in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Argentina, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Argentina in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Argentina in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Argentina, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Trade balance
1. 7.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. In kind, kg
  2. 7.1.2. In value, $ US
2. 7.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. In kind, kg
  2. 7.2.2. In value, $ US
8. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 8.1. Direct Data
  1. 8.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 8.2. Mirror Data
  1. 8.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production fluorspar in Argentina

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Argentina ranked 20th globally in fluorspar production.

Top producers of fluorspar, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of fluorspar, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Argentina produced 4 800 tonnes of fluorspar, marking a 40.0% decrease compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 65%, which translates to an annualized decline rate of 29.5%. The most significant drop occurred in 2018, with a 42.1% reduction. In contrast, 2019 saw a modest increase of 1.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Argentina in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(42.1%)	1.0%	(40.0%)	(29.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports fluorspar from Argentina

Exports in kind, t

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Argentina in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Chile dominated Argentina's fluorspar exports in kind, accounting for 95.7% of the total volume.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Argentina in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Argentina in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Argentina's fluorspar exports in value terms were heavily concentrated in Chile, which held a 93.1% share.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Argentina in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports fluorspar to Argentina

Imports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable trend throughout this period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 0.5 tonnes and peaked in 2017, with a 247-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Argentina's fluorspar import volume was 1.3 tonnes, representing a 161.4% increase from 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, at 98.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Argentina in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(72.8%)	(98.5%)	161.4%	(78.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Argentina's imports in kind were heavily reliant on Mexico, which accounted for 96.3% of the total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Argentina in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited an unstable trend over this timeframe. Imports bottomed out in 2019 at 0.4 thousand US dollars and peaked in 2017, showing an 87-fold gap. In 2020, the value of Argentina's fluorspar imports was 1.4 thousand US dollars, reflecting a sharp increase of 295.9% compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 98.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Argentina in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(15.1%)	(98.6%)	295.9%	(64.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, Mexico and Chile together accounted for 93.6% of Argentina's total fluorspar imports in value terms, with the remaining share distributed among other destinations, each contributing smaller amounts.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Argentina in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io