Price for Quartz; Other than Natural Sands in Bahrain - 2022

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

In 2022, the average import price for quartz; other than natural sandses amounted to $164 per ton, rising by 7.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 67%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $803 per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for India.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for India amounted to -6.8% per year.

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

The average export price for quartz; other than natural sandses stood at $264 per ton in 2022, reducing by -4.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, posted a perceptible expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by 135% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $1,584 per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the United Arab Emirates.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Ethiopia amounted to +4.4% per year.

Imports of Quartz; Other than Natural Sands in Bahrain

In 2022, supplies from abroad of quartz; other than natural sandses decreased by -6.7% to 366 tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports saw a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 567 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, quartz; other than natural sands imports amounted to $60K in 2022. In general, imports showed a deep slump.

Import of Quartz; Other than Natural Sands in Bahrain (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
India	55.2	80.1	51.9	51.2	-2.5%
Others	35.0	4.9	7.7	8.7	-37.1%
Total	90.1	84.9	59.7	59.9	-12.7%

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

India (361.1 tons)

Exports of Quartz; Other than Natural Sands in Bahrain

In 2022, exports of quartz; other than natural sandses from Bahrain surged to 4.3 tons, growing by 20% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 383% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, quartz; other than natural sands exports stood at $1.1K in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a significant increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +24.6% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +93.6% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 49%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.