Aluminum Fluoride Market Prices Expected to Hold Strong in August Amid Divergent Raw Material Trends

Published: Jul 31, 2026 19:28

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[SMM Aluminum Flash] Upstream raw materials for aluminum fluoride are showing divergent trends. Fluorite prices are firm and strengthening, further solidifying the cost floor, while aluminum hydroxide and sulphuric acid prices have pulled back slightly, only offsetting some of the cost pressure. Overall production costs in the industry remain high. Producers’ profitability is hard to restore, and their willingness to start production remains sluggish. Supported by the rigid cost floor, the industry’s low supply, and the boost to industry chain sentiment from a sharp raise in August hydrofluoric acid long-term contract prices, aluminum fluoride market prices are expected to hold up well overall in August.

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