Fluorspar
Companies
Key Companies in the Fluorspar Value Chain
The Fluorspar industry encompasses at least 5 major companies from junior explorers and mine developers to integrated producers and downstream processors. With annual production of 8.5 million tonnes and prices around 350-700 $/tonne (acid grade), the Fluorspar market supports a diverse corporate ecosystem.
Annual Production
8.5 million
tonnes
Market Price
350-700
$/tonne (acid grade)
Top Producer
China
65% share
Companies Tracked
5
Major Producers and Processors
The following companies are key participants in the Fluorspar supply chain:
Mexichem (Orbia)
Worlds largest fluorspar producer through its mining operations in Mexico; also a major fluorochemical manufacturer
China Kings Resources
Significant Chinese fluorspar miner operating in multiple provinces
Mongolrostsvetmet
Major fluorspar producer operating the Bor-Undur mine in Mongolia, one of the largest fluorspar operations globally
Solvay
Major fluorochemical company consuming acid-grade fluorspar for HF and fluoropolymer production
Chemours
Major producer of titanium dioxide and fluoroproducts (Teflon brand); significant fluorspar consumer
Corporate Strategy Trends
Major consumers of Fluorspar across the steelmaking flux and hydrofluoric acid production sectors are increasingly focused on securing long-term supply agreements, investing in supply chain traceability, and supporting new production sources to reduce exposure to the 65% concentration in China.
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