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Anhydrous Hydrofluoric Acid prices in France, the highest-cost reporting region, rose 2.9% in Q2 2026 to USD 2,800.00/MT from USD 2,722.00/MT in Q1, as firm demand from industrial and chemical sectors continued supporting this market. Globally, the average rose from USD 2,356.74/MT in Q1 to USD 2,424.40/MT in Q2, a 2.9% gain, part of a steady climb that has held across every quarter tracked in this report. For H2 2026, a global average of USD 2,250.00-2,650.00/MT is expected, with tightening fluorspar availability and controlled mining output likely to keep this market on its established upward path.
Anhydrous Hydrofluoric Acid, the concentrated, water-free form of hydrogen fluoride condensed and distilled from the reaction of dry fluorspar and sulfuric acid, is distinct from the more dilute aqueous hydrofluoric acid solutions used in general industrial cleaning and etching applications. Its high purity makes it essential for fluorochemical synthesis, refrigerant gas production, aluminum processing via the electrolytic reduction process, and semiconductor manufacturing, where it serves as a critical high-purity etching and cleaning agent. Fluorspar feedstock costs and mining restrictions, sulfuric acid costs, and demand from fluorochemical, refrigerant, aluminum, and semiconductor sectors are what drive prices in this market.
The outlook for Anhydrous Hydrofluoric Acid through H2 2026 stays firm, tracking tightening fluorspar availability driven by controlled mining output and environmental regulations that continue limiting raw material supply. Steady demand from fluorochemical, refrigerant, aluminum processing, and semiconductor manufacturing sectors should continue supporting consumption, with electronics and semiconductor demand in particular expected to remain a key structural driver given consistent consumption from high-purity chemical applications.
The main upside risk is a further tightening of fluorspar mining output or additional environmental restrictions on raw material availability, which could push prices higher than currently forecast. The main downside risk is a faster-than-expected easing of fluorspar supply constraints combined with softer semiconductor and refrigerant demand, which would relieve some of the current price pressure.
| Region | 2026 Price Range (USD/MT) | Outlook |
| Global Average | 2,250.00 - 2,650.00 | Tightening fluorspar availability keeps this market firm |
| France | 2,700.00 - 3,050.00 | Firm industrial and chemical sector demand sustains the highest cost |
| United States | 2,550.00 - 2,880.00 | Aluminum processing and refrigerant demand supports continued gains |
| Japan | 2,250.00 - 2,530.00 | Strong semiconductor demand drives continued firming |
| China | 1,750.00 - 1,980.00 | Controlled fluorspar mining keeps this market comparatively affordable |
French Anhydrous Hydrofluoric Acid prices averaged USD 2,800.00/MT in Q2 2026, the highest of any region tracked here, up 2.9% from USD 2,722.00/MT in Q1, as firm demand from industrial and chemical sectors continued supporting this market.
Why did the price of Anhydrous Hydrofluoric Acid change in Q2 2026 in France?
Supply conditions remained balanced but slightly constrained due to stable production and moderate import flows, while demand from refrigerant and fluorochemical applications remained consistent, supporting continued price increases.
US prices averaged USD 2,640.00/MT in Q2 2026, up 2.9% from USD 2,565.00/MT in Q1, as tightening supply conditions and steady demand from fluorochemical and refining sectors continued driving gains.
Why did the price of Anhydrous Hydrofluoric Acid change in Q2 2026 in the United States?
Production levels remained controlled due to regulated output and stable raw material availability, while demand from the aluminum processing and refrigerant industries remained consistent, supporting continued price gains.
Japanese prices averaged USD 2,320.00/MT in Q2 2026, up 2.9% from USD 2,255.00/MT in Q1, as strong demand from electronics and semiconductor industries continued supporting this market.
Why did the price of Anhydrous Hydrofluoric Acid change in Q2 2026 in Japan?
Supply conditions remained controlled due to limited domestic production and reliance on imports, while consistent consumption from high-purity chemical applications supported market stability and continued firming.
Chinese prices averaged USD 1,820.00/MT in Q2 2026, the lowest of the four regions, up 2.8% from USD 1,771.00/MT in Q1, as restricted fluorspar supply and firm demand from chemical manufacturing sectors continued supporting gains.
Why did the price of Anhydrous Hydrofluoric Acid change in Q2 2026 in China?
Controlled mining of fluorspar and environmental regulations continued limiting raw material availability, tightening supply conditions, while demand from fluoropolymer and refrigerant production remained stable, contributing to continued price gains.
French prices rose 6.7% in Q1 2026 to USD 2,722.00/MT from USD 2,550.00/MT in Q4 2025, as steady demand from industrial and chemical sectors supported gains.
Why did the price of Anhydrous Hydrofluoric Acid change in Q1 2026 in France?
The market experienced a steady rise supported by firm demand from industrial and chemical sectors, with supply conditions remaining balanced but slightly constrained due to stable production and moderate import flows.
US prices rose 6.0% in Q1 2026 to USD 2,565.00/MT from USD 2,420.00/MT in Q4 2025, as tightening supply conditions supported continued gains.
Why did the price of Anhydrous Hydrofluoric Acid change in Q1 2026 in the United States?
The market experienced a moderate upward trend driven by tightening supply conditions and steady demand from fluorochemical and refining sectors, with production levels remaining controlled due to regulated output and stable raw material availability.
Japanese prices rose 5.9% in Q1 2026 to USD 2,255.00/MT from USD 2,130.00/MT in Q4 2025, driven by strong demand from the electronics and semiconductor industries.
Why did the price of Anhydrous Hydrofluoric Acid change in Q1 2026 in Japan?
The market recorded a significant upward movement driven by strong demand from the electronics and semiconductor industries, with supply conditions remaining controlled due to limited domestic production and reliance on imports.
Chinese prices rose 6.0% in Q1 2026 to USD 1,771.00/MT from USD 1,670.00/MT in Q4 2025, as restricted supply and firm demand from chemical manufacturing sectors supported gains.
Why did the price of Anhydrous Hydrofluoric Acid change in Q1 2026 in China?
The market observed a strong price increase supported by restricted supply and firm demand from the chemical manufacturing sectors, as controlled mining of fluorspar and environmental regulations limited raw material availability, tightening supply conditions.
Global Anhydrous Hydrofluoric Acid prices climbed steadily and consistently through every quarter tracked in this report, tracking tightening fluorspar availability driven by controlled mining output and environmental regulations alongside firm demand from fluorochemical, refrigerant, aluminum, and semiconductor sectors across every region covered.
| Quarter | Price (USD/MT) | QoQ Change | Direction |
| Q2 2026 | 2,424.40 | +2.9% | ↑ Rising |
| Q1 2026 | 2,356.74 | +6.2% | ↑ Rising |
| Q4 2025 | 2,219.20 | +4.9% | ↑ Rising |
| Q3 2025 | 2,115.60 | +4.2% | ↑ Rising |
| Q2 2025 | 2,029.40 | - | — Stable |
| Q3 2026 | In Progress | - | — In Progress |
Anhydrous Hydrofluoric Acid firmed steadily and consistently across every market covered in this report through 2025, tracking tightening fluorspar availability and firm demand from fluorochemical, refrigerant, aluminum, and semiconductor sectors, with China posting the strongest annual gain given its exposure to controlled domestic mining restrictions.
French prices firmed from about USD 2,300.00/MT in Q1 2025 to USD 2,550.00/MT by Q4, a gain of roughly 10.9%, tracking firm industrial and chemical sector demand through the year.
US prices firmed from about USD 2,150.00/MT in Q1 2025 to USD 2,420.00/MT by Q4, up roughly 12.6%, tracking tightening supply conditions and steady fluorochemical demand.
Japanese prices firmed from about USD 1,900.00/MT in Q1 2025 to USD 2,130.00/MT by Q4, a gain of roughly 12.1%, tracking strong semiconductor and electronics demand through the year.
Chinese prices firmed from about USD 1,480.00/MT in Q1 2025 to USD 1,670.00/MT by Q4, up roughly 12.8%, the strongest annual increase of the four regions, tracking controlled fluorspar mining restrictions.
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It is essential for fluorochemical synthesis, refrigerant gas production, aluminum processing via the electrolytic reduction process, and semiconductor manufacturing, where it serves as a critical high-purity etching and cleaning agent.
The Q2 2026 global average was USD 2,424.40/MT, ranging from USD 1,820.00/MT in China to USD 2,800.00/MT in France.
The global average rose from USD 2,219.20/MT in Q4 2025 to USD 2,356.74/MT in Q1 2026 and then to USD 2,424.40/MT in Q2, continuing a steady climb that has held since early 2025.
Anhydrous Hydrofluoric Acid is the concentrated, water-free form condensed and distilled from hydrogen fluoride gas, used in high-purity fluorochemical, semiconductor, and aluminum processing applications, while aqueous hydrofluoric acid is a more dilute solution used in general industrial cleaning and etching applications.
The global average is expected in the USD 2,250.00-2,650.00/MT range, with tightening fluorspar availability likely to keep this market firm.
China holds the lowest cost among the regions tracked here, while France carries the highest cost given firm industrial and chemical sector demand.
This report is updated monthly. For real-time pricing intelligence, connect with the Expert Market Research team.
Fluorspar feedstock costs and mining restrictions, sulfuric acid costs, and demand from fluorochemical, refrigerant, aluminum, and semiconductor sectors.
China maintains substantial fluorspar mining and processing capacity, with the United States, France, and Japan also significant producing and consuming markets tied to their domestic fluorochemical and semiconductor industries.
Buyers can monitor fluorspar mining restrictions and semiconductor demand trends given their outsized influence on this market, time forward purchases around the quarterly breakdowns in this report, and benchmark supplier quotes against the tracked price ranges.
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