Price for Quartz; Other than Natural Sands in Romania - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Quartz; Other than Natural Sands in Romania (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Quartz; Other than Natural Sands in Romania (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Quartz; Other than Natural Sands in Romania
4. Exports of Quartz; Other than Natural Sands in Romania

Price for Quartz; Other than Natural Sands in Romania (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for quartz; other than natural sandses amounted to $562 per ton, which is down by -10.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 49% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $627 per ton in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($2,196 per ton), while the price for Turkey ($280 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+23.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Quartz; Other than Natural Sands in Romania (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for quartz; other than natural sandses stood at $1,731 per ton in 2022, jumping by 1,322% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a strong increase. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($2,769 per ton), while the average price for exports to Bulgaria ($199 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Moldova (+7.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Quartz; Other than Natural Sands in Romania

In 2022, the amount of quartz; other than natural sandses imported into Romania dropped to 905 tons, with a decrease of -7.5% on 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 23%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 979 tons, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, quartz; other than natural sands imports reduced remarkably to $509K in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 62% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $613K, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

Top Suppliers of Quartz; Other than Natural Sands to Romania in 2022:

1. Turkey (286.9 tons)
2. Spain (269.0 tons)
3. Italy (207.9 tons)
4. Germany (89.9 tons)
5. Denmark (20.4 tons)
6. Poland (1.2 tons)

Exports of Quartz; Other than Natural Sands in Romania

In 2022, approx. 17 tons of quartz; other than natural sandses were exported from Romania; picking up by 192% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a perceptible slump.

In value terms, quartz; other than natural sands exports soared to $29K in 2022. Overall, exports saw a significant increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Top Export Markets for Quartz; Other than Natural Sands from Romania in 2022:

1. Germany (9.5 tons)
2. Moldova (5.4 tons)
3. Bulgaria (1.7 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform