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Fluorspar market in China

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2021, China's fluorspar market volume increased from 4.1 million tons to 6.2 million tons. This growth was primarily driven by strong demand from the new energy and new materials industries, while stricter environmental policies and mining difficulties constrained domestic supply, leading to greater reliance on imports. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 caused global supply chain fluctuations but also reinforced demand for fluorochemicals from sectors like automotive HVAC systems.

In 2022, the market volume fell to 5.5 million tons as global supply chain disruptions and changes in international trade reduced imports and increased exports. Throughout the period, major companies such as Inner Mongolia Chifeng Tianma Fluorite Company reported significant developments, and the market saw the rapid rise of high-purity fluoride segments, including electronic fluorination fluids, supported by demand from electronics and new energy vehicles.

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. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2022
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2022
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in China
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in China in kind, 2018-2022, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in China 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, K 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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production fluorspar in China

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Globally, China was the leading producer of fluorspar from 2017 to 2020.

Top producers of fluorspar, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of fluorspar, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

China's fluorspar production grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 5 400 K t of fluorspar, marking a 25.6% increase compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production rose by 45.9%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 13.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in China in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	8.1%	7.5%	25.6%	13.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports fluorspar from China

Exports in kind, K t

China's fluorspar exports declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 175.9 K t, representing a 53.0% drop from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 47.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -19.5%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 404.0 K t, which also saw the largest increase of 19.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	19.9%	(7.4%)	(53.0%)	(19.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, India, Japan, and South Korea were the core destinations for China's fluorspar exports in kind. India accounted for 25.1% of exports, Japan for 20.6%, and South Korea for 17.1%, together making up 62.7% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

The value of China's fluorspar exports decreased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports were valued at 64.5 M $ US, a 52.1% decline compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, export values dropped by 22.3%, with a CAGR of -8.1%. The peak value occurred in 2018 at 138.5 M $ US, which also experienced the largest increase of 66.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	66.7%	(2.8%)	(52.1%)	(8.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, India, Japan, and South Korea were the main destinations for China's fluorspar exports in value terms. India represented 23.6% of export value, Japan 23.0%, and South Korea 12.9%, collectively accounting for 59.6% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports fluorspar to China

Imports in kind, K t

China's fluorspar imports increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 1 000 K t, showing a substantial rise of 11.5% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports surged by 345.5%, with a CAGR of 64.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	196.4%	34.8%	11.5%	64.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Mongolia dominated China's fluorspar imports in kind, holding 70.0% of the total volume. The remaining imports were distributed among various countries, each with smaller individual shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

The market for fluorspar imports into China showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. The lowest value was recorded in 2017, while the peak occurred in 2019, with a 4.4-fold difference between these years. In 2020, imports were valued at 125.8 M $ US, remaining stable compared to 2019. The maximum value was 125.9 M $ US in 2019, and the largest increase of 229.1% was recorded in 2018.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	229.1%	32.3%	(0.1%)	63.2%

Source: SHEV.io

In the period from 2017 to 2020, three key markets—Mongolia, Mexico, and Myanmar—collectively accounted for 86.1% of the total value of fluorspar imports into China.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io