For the Quarter Ending June 2026
Fluorspar Prices in North America
- In USA, the Fluorspar Price Index rose by 11.13% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting tighter exports and stronger offers.
- The average Fluorspar price for the quarter was approximately USD 622.33/MT, reflecting Gulf Coast replacement.
- Fluorspar Spot Price firmed on cargoes as constrained Mexican and Chinese offers tightened Price Index.
- Fluorspar Production Cost Trend rose; higher diesel and explosives expenses pressured margins and Price Index.
- Fluorspar Demand Outlook remains firm as HF and battery procurement sustain requirements and Price Index.
- Fluorspar Price Forecast shows mixed direction, with freight and inventory dynamics moderating the Price Index.
- Vietnam spot cargoes and Mexican shipments eased tightness, tempering Fluorspar Spot Price and Price Index.
- Export route uncertainty and insurance premiums amplified volatility, influencing buyer behavior and Fluorspar Price Forecast.
Why did the price of Fluorspar change in June 2026 in North America?
- Mexico shipments remained consistent while Vietnam spot cargoes eased scarcity, slightly reducing regional landed costs.
- Rising Pacific freight and doubled insurance premiums modestly increased landed costs, partially offsetting downward pressure.
- Stable HF and fluorochemical demand sustained procurement, preventing steeper declines despite balanced supply and softness.
Mexico
- In Mexico, the Fluorspar Price Index rose by 9.04% quarter-over-quarter, driven by stronger export demand.
- Domestic Fluorspar Spot Price tightened as constrained mine dispatches and lean inventories supported firmer ex works offers.
Fluorspar Prices in APAC
- In Japan, the Fluorspar Price Index rose by 1.46% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting firmer freight and stable supply.
- The average Fluorspar price for the quarter was approximately USD 557.67/MT, reflecting freight and contracts.
- Fluorspar Spot Price remained subdued as the Price Index signalled limited upside amid contracted availability.
- Fluorspar Price Forecast shows volatility with near-term weakness, reflecting freight sensitivity and steady producer shipments.
- Fluorspar Production Cost Trend remained subdued; energy and beneficiation costs modestly pressured margins without pass-through.
- Fluorspar Demand Outlook stays stable driven by semiconductor and refrigerant requirements, limiting significant spot buying.
- Inventory and import coverage near three-week seasonals constrained urgency, influencing the Fluorspar Price Index dynamics.
- Chinese, Mongolian, and South African shipments remained orderly, keeping offers competitive and moderating upward pressure.
Why did the price of Fluorspar change in June 2026 in APAC?
- Adequate shipments from China and Mongolia increased availability, reducing spot interest and downward price pressure.
- Higher Shanghai–Yokohama freight and weaker yen modestly raised landed costs but insufficiently supported higher CFR values.
- Downstream buyers covered by contracts limited spot procurement, enabling sellers to concede small discounts during June.
China
- In China, the Fluorspar Price Index rose by 0.93% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting constrained domestic output recently.
- Fluorspar Spot Price eased in June as increased imports improved coastal availability and reduced shortages.
India
- In India, the Fluorspar Price Index rose by 15.44% quarter-over-quarter, driven by tighter imports and stronger downstream demand.
- Fluorspar Spot Price remained firm amid constrained arrivals and elevated landed costs from freight and insurance hikes.
Fluorspar Prices in MEA
- In South Africa, the Fluorspar Price Index fell by 1.28% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting improved export availability.
- The average Fluorspar price for the quarter was approximately USD 411.33/MT, reflecting export weighted levels.
- Rail improvements and increased port throughput pressured the Fluorspar Spot Price, expanding available export parcels.
- Regional seasonal demand and freight dynamics underlie the Fluorspar Price Forecast, indicating modest month-on-month movement.
- Rising electricity tariffs and beneficiation expenses elevated the Fluorspar Production Cost Trend, compressing miner margins.
- Downstream weakness limited spot purchases, shaping Fluorspar Demand Outlook across HF, aluminium fluoride, fluorochemicals regionally.
- The Fluorspar Price Index stayed mildly bearish as ample export-ready inventories offset steady mine production.
- Buying from India and Europe supported offers, while vessel availability and insurance influenced freight-adjusted levels.
Why did the price of Fluorspar change in June 2026 in MEA?
- Improved rail logistics increased export-ready stocks, expanding supply into Durban and easing spot market tightness.
- Higher electricity tariffs pushed beneficiation costs upward but uninterrupted production preserved export volume and market availability.
- Overseas buyers reduced spot purchases after earlier restocking, weakening demand and forcing exporters to accept lower offers.
Fluorspar Prices in Europe
- In Europe, the Fluorspar Price Index remained firm during Q2 2026, supported by tight import availability and resilient demand from downstream fluorochemical industries.
- The Fluorspar Spot Price remained stable to firm as steady procurement from hydrofluoric acid producers, aluminum manufacturers, and fluoropolymer producers offset adequate inventories across the region.
- The Price Index increased in June 2026 due to firmer Chinese export prices, higher mining and freight costs, and sustained demand from hydrofluoric acid, refrigerant, and battery chemical manufacturers, while Europe's dependence on imports limited supply flexibility.
- The Fluorspar Price Forecast remains stable-to-firm as demand from fluorochemicals, lithium-ion battery materials, aluminum, and refrigerant production continues to support market fundamentals despite adequate inventories.
- The Fluorspar Production Cost Trend remained firm because of higher mining costs, explosives, fuel, electricity, labor, and ocean freight expenses, together with elevated logistics costs for imported cargoes.
- The Fluorspar Demand Outlook remained positive, supported by healthy consumption from hydrofluoric acid, fluoropolymers, aluminum fluoride, refrigerants, lithium battery electrolytes, steelmaking, and specialty chemical industries.
- The Price Index recorded only moderate fluctuations because balanced inventories partially offset higher import replacement costs and steady downstream procurement.
- Stable industrial production and disciplined supplier pricing maintained firm market conditions throughout Q2 2026.
Why did the price of Fluorspar change in June 2026 in Europe?
- Higher Chinese export quotations, mining costs, and ocean freight strengthened the Fluorspar Production Cost Trend, resulting in firmer supplier offers.
- Stable demand from hydrofluoric acid, refrigerant, fluoropolymer, and lithium battery chemical manufacturers supported the Fluorspar Spot Price, leading to a higher Price Index.
- Europe's reliance on imported Fluorspar increased replacement costs, allowing suppliers to maintain elevated prices despite balanced inventories.
For the Quarter Ending March 2026
Fluorspar Prices in North America
- In the USA, the Fluorspar Price Index rose by 8.04% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting freight-driven landed pressure.
- The average Fluorspar price for the quarter was approximately USD 560.00/MT, reflecting steady downstream procurement.
- Fluorspar Spot Price registered gains as freight and ore quotes slightly lifted CFR Houston offers.
- Fluorspar Price Forecast shows mixed near-term direction as supply constraints and softer buying influence volatility.
- Fluorspar Production Cost Trend increased due to higher container freight and insurance, elevating landed costs.
- Fluorspar Demand Outlook stayed firm with hydrofluoric-acid and aluminium-fluoride units maintaining steady offtake and coverage.
- Inventory and export demand shifts affected the Fluorspar Price Index, tightening availability and supporting offers.
- Mexican mine operations remained stable while Chinese quotas tightened global spot supply, pressuring seller offers.
Why did the price of Fluorspar change in March 2026 in North America?
- Tighter Chinese export allocations and stable Mexican offers reduced spot tonnage, supporting higher landed prices.
- Marginal freight decline eased landed costs, but ore quote firmness outweighed shipping relief in March.
- Firm hydrofluoric-acid procurement and federal strategic stockpiling announcements encouraged forward buying, bolstering March price momentum.
Fluorspar Prices in APAC
- In Japan, the Fluorspar Price Index rose by 1.35% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting supply tightness and steady demand.
- The average Fluorspar price for the quarter was approximately USD 549.67/MT, reflecting limited gains and availability.
- Export allocations and container freight kept the Fluorspar Spot Price supported despite freight and currency.
- Fluorspar Price Forecast indicates modest upside through spring, driven by HF and battery sector demand.
- Mining dispatch control and China export preference tightened availability, lifting the Fluorspar Price Index regionally.
- Energy and freight cost movements influenced the Fluorspar Production Cost Trend, raising landed import economics.
- Downstream resilience in semiconductor and fluoropolymer sectors underpins the Fluorspar Demand Outlook for near-term stability.
- Inventories at Japanese trading hubs remained adequate, moderating volatility despite firmer offers and price spikes.
Why did the price of Fluorspar change in March 2026 in APAC?
- Export-side tightening from China and Mongolia reduced available cargoes, raising landed offers into Japan considerably.
- Small freight changes and modest yen strength offset costs, but did not prevent price increases.
- Steady offtake from HF, battery, and fluoropolymer producers sustained demand, lifting spot and CFR quotations.
Fluorspar Prices in MEA
- In South Africa, the Fluorspar Price Index fell by 1.81% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting subdued demand and exports.
- The average Fluorspar price for the quarter was approximately USD 416.67/MT, based on export settlements.
- Port stocks tightened in March, lifting Fluorspar Spot Price indications as buyers competed for Ex-Durban parcels.
- Commentary revised the Fluorspar Price Forecast higher amid constrained rail dispatches and stronger Indian HF tenders.
- Eskom load-shedding increased beneficiation costs, feeding into the Fluorspar Production Cost Trend and narrowing producer margins.
- The Fluorspar Demand Outlook remains mixed as Indian acid units restocked while European buyers delayed purchases.
- Traders noted bid-offer compression and international netback shifts influenced the Fluorspar Price Index and export flows.
- Port inventory levels, improved vessel availability, and steady mine output tempered upside in Ex-Durban quotations.
Why did the price of Fluorspar change in March 2026 in MEA?
- Rail bottlenecks reduced arrivals at Durban, tightening -quay availability and lifting Ex-Durban pick-up prices notably.
- Eskom load-shedding raised beneficiation costs, increasing production cost pressure and supporting firmer seller pricing sentiment.
- Stronger Indian HF tenders and Gulf offtake absorbed cargoes, reducing European availability and tightening the spot market.
Fluorspar Prices in Europe
- The Fluorspar Price Index in Europe showed a moderate quarter-over-quarter increase, supported by tight import availability and firm acidspar demand.
- The average Fluorspar price for Q1 2026 hovered in a steady range as hydrofluoric-acid and fluorochemical units maintained consistent procurement.
- Fluorspar Spot Price strengthened due to limited spot cargoes, with sellers lifting offers amid constrained supply from major exporters.
- The Fluorspar Price Forecast for Europe indicates a firm-to-stable near-term outlook, shaped by supply concentration and cautious downstream restocking.
- The Fluorspar Production Cost Trend remained elevated, driven by high energy prices, port-handling charges, and freight-related cost pass-throughs.
- The Fluorspar Demand Outlook stayed resilient, supported by hydrofluoric-acid producers, fluorochemical chains, and steady metallurgical consumption from steel and aluminium sectors.
- Inventory discipline and reduced Chinese export flexibility tightened European availability, reinforcing the Fluorspar Price Index.
- Bulgaria’s domestic output remained stable, but Europe’s heavy reliance on imports kept the region sensitive to global supply shifts and logistics costs.
Why did the price of Fluorspar change in March 2026 in Europe?
- Tighter Chinese export quotas and limited spot-grade availability reduced inbound volumes, pushing the European Fluorspar Price Index higher in March.
- Elevated energy and freight costs sustained a firm Fluorspar Production Cost Trend, prompting sellers to maintain higher offer levels.
- Hydrofluoric-acid producers increased procurement to secure Q2 coverage, supporting upward movement in the Fluorspar Spot Price.
- Mild restocking in steel and aluminium segments added incremental demand, reinforcing the March price uptick despite broader industrial softness.
For the Quarter Ending December 2025
North America
• In USA, the Fluorspar Price Index rose by 7.84% quarter-over-quarter, supported by tighter import arrivals.
• The average Fluorspar price for the quarter was approximately USD 518.33/MT, based on CFR Houston.
• Fluorspar Spot Price softened in quarter as inventories accumulated and prompt cargoes faced delayed arrivals.
• Fluorspar Price Forecast shows modest volatility as seasonal demand recovery competes with rising inbound shipments.
• Fluorspar Production Cost Trend stable due to low freight and minimal domestic energy cost pressure.
• Fluorspar Demand Outlook stays positive as hydrofluoric acid and aluminum demand benefits EV battery growth.
• Fluorspar Price Index strength reflected higher offers from Mexican and Chinese exporters during year-end shipments.
• Inventory accumulation at Gulf terminals pressured spot liquidity while buying prompted premium payments by converters.
Why did the price of Fluorspar change in December 2025 in North America?
• Reduced Mexican and Chinese arrivals tightened prompt availability, directly lifting import parity and spot premiums.
• Buyers rebuilt Gulf inventories ahead of first-quarter HF production, increasing procurement and supplier negotiation power.
• Freight cost declines offset higher FOB offers, leaving landed costs elevated and sustaining price momentum.
APAC
• In Japan, the Fluorspar Price Index rose by 7.25% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting stronger import demand and tight prompt availability.
• The average Fluorspar price for the quarter was approximately USD 542.33/MT, weighted on CFR Osaka
• Fluorspar Spot Price eased amid year-end destocking and steady inbound cargoes, pressuring transactional assessments further
• Fluorspar Price Forecast indicates recovery early 2026 as hydrofluoric acid demand and seasonal buying resume
• Fluorspar Production Cost Trend showed upward pressure from stable freight and elevated LNG-linked energy tariffs
• Fluorspar Demand Outlook remains steady with stronger fluorochemicals and battery-related pulls supporting base consumption levels
• Fluorspar Price Index exhibits bearish bias due to accumulating port inventories and subdued restocking demand
• Export availability from China and Mongolia kept supply comfortable, limiting sellers to sustain higher offers
Why did the price of Fluorspar change in December 2025 in APAC?
• Comfortable seaborne inflows and port stocking reduced spot urgency, pressuring transactional levels downward in December
• Year-end destocking by hydrofluoric acid converters lowered demand, while contracted volumes limited immediate restocking further
• Stable freight and weaker yen offset landed cost gains, keeping importer procurement cautious through December
MEA
• In South Africa, the Fluorspar Price Index fell by 0.93% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting inventory accumulation slightly.
• The average Fluorspar price for the quarter was approximately USD 424.33/MT, reflecting muted procurement activity.
• Improved rail movements increased Fluorspar Spot Price availability at Durban warehouses, easing Price Index pressure.
• Eskom tariff rises and intermittent load-shedding influenced the Fluorspar Production Cost Trend, raising beneficiation expenses.
• Fluorspar Demand Outlook stayed subdued as Asian buyers covered quarterly allocations, delaying incremental spot purchases.
• The Fluorspar Price Forecast signals modest near-term softness as inventories rise and sellers offer discounts.
• August exports contrasted with December stock builds, compelling sellers concede discounts again at Durban port.
• Major mines normalised run-rates after maintenance, while rail throughput increased export volumes to Durban hubs.
Why did the price of Fluorspar change in December 2025 in MEA?
• Recovery in mine output and improved rail logistics raised port inventories, easing immediate supply tightness.
• Buyers paused after securing fourth-quarter cargoes, reducing urgent spot demand despite firm overseas benchmark support.
• Fewer beneficiation outages lowered operating costs, reducing seller pricing power and prompting modest port discounts.
Europe
• The Fluorspar Price Index in Europe showed a steady upward bias through Q4 2025, supported by firm demand from HF producers and steel mills.
• Fluorspar Spot Price trends reflected tight supply conditions, as European buyers faced reduced imports amid global supply concentration in China and Mexico.
• The Fluorspar Demand Outlook remained positive, driven by stable steel production, growing refrigerant manufacturing, and rising interest from EV battery material producers.
• The Fluorspar Production Cost Trend increased slightly due to higher mining costs, energy prices, and logistics constraints across major exporting countries.
• The Fluorspar Price Forecast for early 2026 pointed to continued firmness, with expectations of constrained global supply and resilient downstream consumption.
• December 2025 Price Index Movement: Prices increased in December due to tighter winter-season logistics, stronger HF feedstock demand, and reduced Chinese export availability.
Why did the price of Fluorspar change in December 2025 in Europe?
• Winter-related logistics disruptions tightened supply, lifting the Price Index.
• Strong HF and steel sector procurement increased spot market competition.
• Lower Chinese export volumes pushed European buyers to secure higher-priced shipments.
For the Quarter Ending September 2025
North America
• In the USA, the Fluorspar Price Index rose by 3.67% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting tighter imports and caution.
• The average Fluorspar price for the quarter was approximately USD 480.67/MT, CFR Houston basis assessment
• Fluorspar Spot Price tightened as imports fell and freight rose, supporting near-term price firmness levels.
• Fluorspar Price Forecast suggests modest upside while Fluorspar Production Cost Trend rises with freight pressures.
• Fluorspar Demand Outlook stays muted in refrigerant and HF markets, while steel sustains baseline consumption.
• High inventories at US terminals pressured the Fluorspar Price Index, constraining spot negotiations and margins.
• Domestic project developments offer strategic support but limited immediate output, slowly reducing import dependence expectations.
• Port operations remained stable, but rising inland freight increased landed costs, affecting procurement timing decisions.
Why did the price of Fluorspar change in September 2025 in North America?
• Tight import availability from key exporters reduced supply, tightening spot availability, and supporting CFR levels.
• Elevated freight and port handling costs increased landed production cost, transmitting cost-push pressures to prices.
• Soft downstream procurement and inventories prompted buying restraint, muting demand pull for HF and refrigerants.
APAC
• In Japan, the Fluorspar Price Index fell by 3.8% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting weak demand, high inventories.
• The average Fluorspar price for the quarter was approximately USD 505.67/MT, reflecting soft procurement levels.
• Japan's Fluorspar Spot Price volatility narrowed as steady imports persisted, yet port stocks remained elevated.
• The Fluorspar Price Forecast suggests modest upside from seasonal restocking amid constrained exports by buyers.
• Freight increases and yen weakness shaped the Fluorspar Production Cost Trend, lifting landed cost pressures.
• Fluorspar Demand Outlook remains soft as hydrofluoric acid and refrigerant procurement stay subdued across sectors.
• Export variability and port destocking influenced the Fluorspar Price Index trajectory, tempering declines this quarter.
• Major supplier production variability and seasonal mine inspections constrained availability, affecting Fluorspar Spot Price dynamics.
• Downstream selective restocking gradually drew down inventories, providing modest support to the Fluorspar Price Index.
Why did the price of Fluorspar change in September 2025 in APAC?
• Import-dependent supply met softer domestic demand, leaving elevated inventories and reducing spot buying pressure materially.
• Yen depreciation and higher freight increased landed costs, prompting cautious procurement and delaying restocking activity.
• Seasonal mine inspections and variable export flows constrained availability, tightening supply and supporting price rebounds.
MEA
• In South Africa, the Fluorspar Price Index fell by 0.7% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting weaker export demand.
• The average Fluorspar price for the quarter was approximately USD 428.33/MT, reflecting muted export activity.
• Constrained port throughput tightened availability, supporting Fluorspar Spot Price against the Price Index trend short term
• Fluorspar Production Cost Trend showed pressure from inland transport and energy costs, squeezing producer margins
• Fluorspar Demand Outlook stayed subdued as HF producers bought on demand, limiting restocking and offtake
• Inventory build-up at producer sites pressured the Fluorspar Price Index despite export buying from Asia
• Operational maintenance and safety inspections reduced shipments, influencing the Fluorspar Price Forecast for the coming months
• Producers scaled back forward offers amid profitability pressure, moderating export volumes and regional market recovery
Why did the price of Fluorspar change in September 2025 in MEA?
• Port congestion, inland logistical disruptions delayed shipments, reducing export flow, and pressuring September spot availability
• Weak downstream demand from the hydrofluoric acid and refrigerant sectors reduced procurement, lowering the quarterly Price Index
• Elevated transport and energy costs raised production cost base, constraining margins and prompting cautious offers.
