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Fluorspar market in Southern Europe

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Southern Europe" region includes following countries:

Albania

Andorra

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Croatia

Gibraltar

Greece

the Holy See

Italy

Malta

Montenegro

Portugal

San Marino

Serbia

Slovenia

Spain

North Macedonia

Earlier Report Observations

The fluorspar market in Southern Europe saw strong growth from 298.4 thousand tons in 2018 to 396.4 thousand tons in 2019, primarily driven by rising demand from the steel and chemical industries, alongside increased aluminum production linked to automotive and construction sectors. This expansion was part of a global trend fueled by economic growth in key markets such as China.

Market volume contracted to 339.8 thousand tons in 2020 due to supply chain disruptions and dampened demand caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. It stabilized near 335.5 thousand tons in 2021 as economic recovery began, then rebounded to 392.7 thousand tons in 2022, boosted by the opening of a new hydrofluoric acid production plant in the UK and growing demand for fluoropolymers in electric vehicle batteries.

In the following years, the market continued to be influenced by the expansion of fluoropolymer applications across European industries like automotive and aerospace, alongside environmental regulations affecting fluorochemical production. New investment projects in regions like India and North America indicated sustained global focus on fluorspar supply chains.

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 Southern Europe
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Southern Europe in kind, 2018-2022, K t
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. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania 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 Southern Europe

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of fluorspar, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of fluorspar, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Southern Europe produced 186.0 K t of fluorspar, marking a 28.1% increase from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 39.9%, which translates to an annualized rate of 11.8%. The most significant production decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 20.2%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 36.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	36.8%	(20.2%)	28.1%	11.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports fluorspar from Southern Europe

Exports in kind, K t

The market showed notable fluctuations during this period. In 2018, exports reached their highest level at 147.5 K t, while the lowest point was in 2019 at 47.0 K t, representing a peak-to-trough ratio of 3.1 times. In 2020, cross-border shipments of fluorspar from Southern Europe totaled 94.4 K t, a sharp increase of 100.8% compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a decrease of 68.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	26.5%	(68.1%)	100.8%	(6.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, three main markets—Turkey, Morocco, and Egypt—collectively accounted for 60.3% of Southern Europe's total fluorspar exports in kind.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Market behavior was characterized by volatility during these years. Exports peaked in 2018 at 37.2 M $ US and fell to a trough in 2019 at 9.0 M $ US, a difference of 4.1 times. In 2020, Southern Europe's fluorspar export value reached 11.7 M $ US, showing a significant uptick of 30.0% from 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 75.7%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a rise of 290.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	290.6%	(75.7%)	30.0%	7.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Turkey (23.3% of exports in value terms), Germany (17.7%), and Norway (9.2%) led the export structure in value terms, together representing 50.3% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports fluorspar to Southern Europe

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, imported fluorspar volumes in Southern Europe reached 248.3 K t, declining by 16.8% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 7.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -2.7%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 298.3 K t, and the largest increase occurred in 2019 with a rise of 12.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.0%)	12.9%	(16.8%)	(2.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Mexico (66.8% of imports in kind), South Africa (8.9%), and Vietnam (4.4%) remained the primary suppliers of fluorspar to Southern Europe, jointly forming 80.0% of total imports in kind.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

After two years of gains, Southern Europe's fluorspar imports declined. In 2020, imports amounted to 80.5 M $ US, down by 25.7% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 35.5%, with a CAGR of 10.7%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 108.3 M $ US, and the largest increase occurred in 2019 with a rise of 43.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	27.1%	43.4%	(25.7%)	10.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, Mexico (68.4% of imports in value terms), South Africa (9.7%), and Vietnam (4.3%) continued to be the key partners in imports in value terms, together accounting for 82.3% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io