Price for Glass; Unworked, in Tubes, of Fused Quartz or Other Fused Silica in Belgium - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Glass; Unworked, in Tubes, of Fused Quartz or Other Fused Silica in Belgium (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Glass; Unworked, in Tubes, of Fused Quartz or Other Fused Silica in Belgium (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Glass; Unworked, in Tubes, of Fused Quartz or Other Fused Silica in Belgium
4. Exports of Glass; Unworked, in Tubes, of Fused Quartz or Other Fused Silica in Belgium

Price for Glass; Unworked, in Tubes, of Fused Quartz or Other Fused Silica in Belgium (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for glass; unworked, in tubes, of fused quartz or other fused silica amounted to $13,779 per ton, rising by 15% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 22%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $13,994 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($18,387 per ton), while the price for China ($8,769 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+0.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Price for Glass; Unworked, in Tubes, of Fused Quartz or Other Fused Silica in Belgium (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for glass; unworked, in tubes, of fused quartz or other fused silica amounted to $26,571 per ton, with an increase of 4.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 14%. The export price peaked at $27,993 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($41,154 per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($22,014 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 Sweden (+2.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Glass; Unworked, in Tubes, of Fused Quartz or Other Fused Silica in Belgium

In 2022, the amount of glass; unworked, in tubes, of fused quartz or other fused silica imported into Belgium plummeted to 237 tons, waning by -50.8% on the previous year. In general, imports continue to indicate a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 54% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 483 tons, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, imports of glass; unworked, in tubes, of fused quartz or other fused silica dropped rapidly to $3.3M in 2022. Overall, imports showed a pronounced decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 55% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $5.8M, and then declined markedly in the following year.

Top Suppliers of Glass; Unworked, in Tubes, of Fused Quartz or Other Fused Silica to Belgium in 2022:

1. Netherlands (116.7 tons)
2. China (92.7 tons)
3. Germany (26.7 tons)

Exports of Glass; Unworked, in Tubes, of Fused Quartz or Other Fused Silica in Belgium

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of glass; unworked, in tubes, of fused quartz or other fused silica, when their volume decreased by -28% to 39 tons. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 31%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 55 tons, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of glass; unworked, in tubes, of fused quartz or other fused silica declined notably to $1M in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 34%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $1.4M, and then declined significantly in the following year.

Top Export Markets for Glass; Unworked, in Tubes, of Fused Quartz or Other Fused Silica from Belgium in 2022:

1. Poland (15.6 tons)
2. China (10.5 tons)
3. United States (4.2 tons)
4. Turkey (2.8 tons)
5. Brazil (2.4 tons)
6. France (2.0 tons)
7. Mexico (0.9 tons)
8. Russia (0.5 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform