Aluminum Fluoride (AlF3) Companies

The aluminum fluoride (AlF3) market is projected to grow from USD 2.34 billion in 2025 to USD 3.12 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 5.9% during the forecast period.

The demand for AlF3 is rising mainly because of its vital role in aluminum production, where it lowers the melting point of alumina and enhances electrolytic efficiency, thereby reducing energy use. Growth in the aluminum industry, driven by increasing demand for lightweight materials in automotive, aerospace, and electronics sectors, directly increases AlF3 consumption. Additionally, expanding uses in specialty chemicals, ceramics, and glass are creating diverse demand sources. Technological improvements in aluminum smelting and stricter regulations on energy efficiency and emissions further promote the use of high-quality AlF3. Overall, industrial growth, energy efficiency improvements, and wider applications are key factors fueling market expansion.

Aluminum Fluoride (AlF3) Companies

Key players shape the aluminum fluoride (AlF3) market through ongoing innovations, partnerships, expanding manufacturing facilities, and global growth strategies. Their efforts drive technological progress, expand market reach, and influence industry standards, ultimately impacting the future of AlF3 and its many applications. Companies such as Fluorsid (Italy), Industries Chimiques du Fluor (Tunisia), Do-Fluoride New Materials Co., Ltd. (China), Alufluor (Sweden), Alufluoride Limited (India), Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials (US), Gulf Fluor (UAE), Hunan Nonferrous Fluoride Chemical Group Co., Ltd. (China), AB LIFOSA (Lithuania), and PhosAgro Group (Russia) adopt partnerships and expansion efforts to increase their market shares and broaden their geographic presence.

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Fluorsid, founded in 1969 in Italy, is a globally recognized chemical company and a leader worldwide in producing and selling inorganic fluorochemicals. Its extensive product portfolio includes aluminum fluoride, sulfuric acid, aqueous hydrofluoric acid (HF), synthetic cryolite, synthetic calcium fluoride, and gypsum. The company plays a key role in supporting industrial processes across several critical sectors, especially aluminum smelting. Fluorsid’s aluminum fluoride production capacity is approximately 150,000 metric tons per year, distributed across two main sites: the primary facility in Cagliari, Italy, with a capacity of 110,000 MT/y, and a second in Odda, Norway, producing 40,000 MT/y. These facilities benefit from an integrated and efficient supply chain, supported by the company’s strategic focus on sustainability and quality. The Odda plant notably uses hydroelectric power, aligning with Fluorsid’s environmental commitments. The company maintains a strong presence in the EMEA region, with offices in Milan, Cagliari, and Treviglio (Italy) and Odda (Norway). While its manufacturing operations are centered in Europe, Fluorsid serves a diverse international client base spanning North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East & Africa, and the Asia-Pacific region.

Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials is a business unit within Orbia, a publicly traded company listed on the Mexican Stock Exchange. Orbia rebranded its Fluorinated Solutions business to Koura in 2019 and later transitioned to Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials in 2025 to better align with its parent company’s identity. The company offers a comprehensive product portfolio, including Aluminum Fluoride, Fluorspar, Hydrofluoric Acid, Refrigerant Gases, Medical Propellants, Technical Propellants, and Energy Materials. Its products support a wide range of applications, from electric vehicles and energy storage to urban and rural infrastructure, indoor climate control, and refrigeration for food and medicine. The company operates 13 manufacturing facilities worldwide, serving over 60 countries through an extensive global sales and distribution network. Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials is among the world’s largest fluorspar producers, contributing over 18% of the global supply. Its products are used across manufacturing centers in Mexico, the UK, the US, and Japan, with a mine-to-market approach that ensures a secure and reliable supply chain for diverse customer needs. The company manages multiple mining sites in Mexico, primarily in San Luis Potosí, providing a strong foundation for its upstream operations. It manufactures AlF3 at its facility in Matamoros, Mexico. Additionally, Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials holds a leadership position in the Americas and maintains a strong presence in India, the Middle East, and other key regions.

Do-Fluoride New Materials Co., Ltd. (DFD), established in 1999 and headquartered in China, is a leading manufacturer of fluorine-based and new materials. The company specializes in aluminum fluoride, synthetic cryolite, lithium hexafluorophosphate, and a wide range of inorganic fluoride salts. It operates across four main segments: Fluorine-based New Materials, New Energy Materials, Electronic Information Materials, and New Energy Batteries, with AlF3 produced specifically under the Fluorine-based New Materials segment. Originally starting as a chemical producer, DFD has expanded into advanced materials and now ranks as the largest manufacturer and exporter of inorganic fluoride salts—including anhydrous AlF3 (200,000 MT annually), synthetic cryolite (80,000 MT annually), acid-fluorspar (100,000 MT annually), hydrofluoric acid (10,000 MT annually), lithium hexafluorophosphate (3,200 MT annually), battery-grade lithium fluoride (4,000 MT annually), and other fluorine derivatives. DFD exports about 40% of its products, targeting major markets in Asia, Europe, and North America, and maintains strategic partnerships with multinational corporations to strengthen its supply chain and market reach. Additionally, the company operates a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Xiangyin County, Hunan Province.

Industries Chimiques du Fluor (ICF) is a leading chemical manufacturer based in Tunis, Tunisia. It was established in 1971, and its commercial production started in 1976. ICF’s main product is aluminum fluoride, and it is recognized as one of the major producers of this chemical. Alongside aluminum fluoride, the company manufactures anhydrite, a by-product of the fluorochemical process, with an annual capacity of 100,000 metric tons. Cement plants use most of this output locally, while the rest is exported internationally. ICF sources and processes substantial amounts of key raw materials to support aluminum fluoride production, including around 75,000 MT of acid-grade fluorspar, 45,000 MT of hydrated alumina, 55,000 MT of sulfuric acid, and 20,000 MT of oleum annually. These raw materials are processed through an advanced chemical method to produce high-purity aluminum fluoride that meets international standards. ICF also operates a major manufacturing facility directly opposite the Port of Gabès in southern Tunisia, providing direct logistical access for global exports. The facility has an annual capacity of 42,000 metric tons of aluminum fluoride, supplying most major aluminum smelters worldwide. The company maintains a significant presence across the Middle East & Africa.

PhosAgro Group is a leading Russian company focused on producing phosphate-based fertilizers and industrial chemicals. Founded in 2001 and based in Moscow, PhosAgro has grown into one of the industry’s top vertically integrated producers. The company operates through two main segments: phosphate and nitrogen-based products and other products. In 2024, the portfolio of other products was expanded to include aluminum fluoride, phosphogypsum, sulfuric acid, phosphoric acid, sodium silicofluoride, and aluminum sulfate, with aluminum fluoride being a key component used as an electrolyte in aluminum smelting. The company has a strong global presence, working in 74 regions, with 22 regional offices and 34 distribution centers worldwide. PhosAgro exports to more than 100 countries, with major markets in Europe, Asia, and the Americas, while Russia remains its main domestic market. Its manufacturing facilities are strategically positioned across Russia. The Cherepovets complex in the Vologda Region is a major site that hosts the aluminum fluoride production plant.

Market Ranking

The aluminum fluoride (AlF3) market is competitive, with five leading players collectively holding about 40–42% of the total market share. Fluorsid maintains a strong position through its integrated production of fluorine-based chemicals and aluminum fluoride, supplying multiple industrial sectors worldwide. Do-Fluoride New Materials Co., Ltd. leverages its extensive production capacity and downstream partnerships to serve both domestic and international aluminum and chemical markets. Industries Chimiques du Fluor (ICF) focuses on high-purity AlF3 production and specialty chemical applications, expanding its global presence. Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials offers a reliable mine-to-market supply of AlF3, especially in the Americas and key international markets. PhosAgro Group continues growing its AlF3 production capacity at its Cherepovets complex, supporting domestic and global demand. The remaining 58–60% of the market is divided among regional producers and smaller players that serve localized aluminum production and specialty chemical applications.

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