The calcium fluoride market size was around USD 1.03 Bn in 2022 and is projected to reach USD 1.19 Bn by 2031, expanding at a CAGR of 8.2 % during 2023–2031. The growth of the market is attributed to the improvement in living standards, rise in infrastructural development investments, and advancements in technology.
Calcium fluoride is an inorganic compound that comprises calcium and fluorine, with the chemical formula CaF2. It is one of the primary sources of fluorine used to fabricate hydrogen fluoride and calcium sulfate. It is a white-colored solid found in the form of the mineral fluorite, named fluorspar.
The report finds that the COVID-19 pandemic hampered the overall revenue of the global calcium fluoride market due to the sharp decline in manufacturing consumer products worldwide. Preventive measures were imposed by governments across countries to curb the virus spread.
The prolonged shutdown of factories across industries had plummeted the overall demand for calcium fluoride. The sudden disruption in the supply chain especially the lack of timely supply of raw materials forced manufacturers to either delay or reschedule their existing projects.
Calcium Fluoride Market Dynamics
The global calcium fluoride market report has up-to-date insights that help formulate a strategic roadmap about the estimated market scenario and performance during 2023 to 2031.
Drivers
The calcium fluoride market is driven by the estimated rise in the demand for aluminum products in the automotive industry. The increasing disposable income and investments are estimated to grow the market size. The improvement in luxury home lifestyles and the need for enhanced interior design demands in the construction segment contributes to the increased market share.
Government investments in infrastructure development along with the increased investments in residential construction are projected to increase the calcium fluoride market size.
Restraints
The lack of a labor force and uncertainty of crude oil prices is estimated to affect the transportation of raw materials and the supply chain, which directly impacts the manufacturing and output rate fluctuations. Borax, manganese, and iron oxide ore are some of the alternatives used for calcium fluoride, this is anticipated to have a negative impact on the growth of the market.
Opportunities
The increased production of aluminum products and brake lining system materials creates lucrative opportunities to drive the calcium fluoride market size and its growth. Investments in product innovation and development in application methods accelerate market growth.
Scope of Calcium Fluoride Market Report
The report on the global calcium fluoride market includes an assessment of the market, trends, segments, and regional markets. Overview and dynamics have also been included in the report.
Attributes
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Details
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Report Title
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Calcium Fluoride Market - Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast
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Base Year
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2022
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Historic Data
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2020 – 2021
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Forecast Period
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2023–2031
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Segmentation
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Product Type (Below 97% Calcium Fluoride and Above 97% Calcium Fluoride), Application (Aluminum Metallurgy, Welding Agents, Hydrogen Fluoride, Glass Manufacturing, Optics, and Others), and End-user (Construction, Automotive, Chemical, Optical Industry, Iron & Steel, and Others),
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Regional Scope
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Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa
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Report Coverage
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Company Share, Market Analysis and Size, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends, and Revenue Forecast
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Key Players Covered in the Report
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Solvay; Reade International Corp.; American Elements; GFS Chemicals, Inc.; SkinNeutrAll; Fluorchemie Group; KPL International Limited; Mitsui Mining and Smelting Co.; Super Conductor Materials Inc.; and Alufluor.
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Calcium Fluoride Market Segment Insights
Based on product type, the market is divided into below 97% calcium fluoride and above 97% calcium fluoride. The above 97% calcium fluoride segment accounts for a key share of the market as it mainly represents metallurgical and ceramic grade fluorspar which is highly utilized in the metallurgical industry, ceramic industry, glass industry, and others.
According to the Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC), global major exporters of greater than 97% calcium fluoride are Mexico, Canada, Vietnam, and China among others. These factors attribute to the growth of the above 97% calcium fluoride segment.
On the basis of application, the calcium fluoride market is segregated into aluminum metallurgy, welding agents, hydrogen fluoride, glass manufacturing, optics, and others. The aluminum metallurgical segment is projected to register a considerable CAGR during the forecast period as the aluminum metallurgical industry is estimated to be the primary application in the automotive and aerospace industries. The increased domestic and commercial applications contribute to the growth of the market.
On the basis of end-use, the calcium fluoride market is segmented into construction, automotive, chemical, optical industry, iron & steel, and others. The construction segment is expected to register a robust growth rate during the forecast period attributed to the significant rise in construction investments across various regions.
Interior designing as a part of the construction segment is estimated to require a high supply of calcium fluoride and its components. Additionally, aluminum products derived from calcium fluoride are used in the iron & steel industry. Thus, the application of calcium fluoride in interior designing and the iron & steel industry is projected to increase the market share in the construction segment. This leads to the growth of the market in two segments, that is construction and iron & steel segments.
In terms of region, the global calcium fluoride market is divided into Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa. Asia Pacific accounted for a key share of the market attributed to the significantly high usage of the aluminum metallurgy segment. An increase in construction and glass manufacturing investments is projected to increase the calcium fluoride market share in Asia pacific.
Segments
Product Type
- Below 97% Calcium Fluoride
- Above 97% Calcium Fluoride
Application
- Aluminum Metallurgy
- Welding Agents
- Hydrogen Fluoride
- Glass Manufacturing
- Optics
- Others
End-user
- Construction
- Automotive
- Chemical
- Optical Industry
- Iron & Steel
- Others
Region
- Asia Pacific
- North America
- Latin America
- Europe
- Middle East & Africa
Key Players
- Solvay
- Reade International Corp.
- American Elements
- GFS Chemicals, Inc.
- SkinNeutrAll
- Fluorchemie Group
- KPL International Limited
- Mitsui Mining and Smelting Co.
- Super Conductor Materials Inc.
- Alufluor
Competitive Landscape
The key players competing in the global calcium fluoride market are Solvay; Reade International Corp.; American Elements; GFS Chemicals, Inc.; SkinNeutrAll; Fluorchemie Group; KPL International Limited; Mitsui Mining and Smelting Co.; Super Conductor Materials Inc.; and Alufluor.
These companies adopted development strategies including mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, collaboration, product launches, and production expansion to expand their consumer base worldwide. For instance,
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