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

Contents:

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

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

In 2022, the average import price for quartz; other than natural sandses amounted to $257 per ton, increasing by 27% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.5%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 the United States ($654 per ton), while the price for Germany ($119 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+5.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

The average export price for quartz; other than natural sandses stood at $365 per ton in 2022, falling by -21.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 65%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $709 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Portugal ($1,796 per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($171 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 the UK (+14.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Quartz; Other than Natural Sands in Belgium

In 2022, the amount of quartz; other than natural sandses imported into Belgium contracted rapidly to 16K tons, falling by -29.7% on the year before. In general, imports, however, saw a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 116% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 23K tons, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, quartz; other than natural sands imports reduced to $4.2M in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 98% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $4.7M, and then dropped in the following year.

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

1. Germany (6.7K tons)
2. Turkey (4.1K tons)
3. United States (2.8K tons)
4. Netherlands (1.4K tons)
5. Brazil (1.3K tons)
6. France (0.1K tons)

Exports of Quartz; Other than Natural Sands in Belgium

For the fourth year in a row, Belgium recorded growth in overseas shipments of quartz; other than natural sandses, which increased by 0.3% to 7K tons in 2022. In general, exports showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 250% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, quartz; other than natural sands exports reduced rapidly to $2.6M in 2022. Overall, exports posted a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 238%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $3.2M, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

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

1. Germany (4953.9 tons)
2. United Kingdom (693.9 tons)
3. France (572.9 tons)
4. Netherlands (491.0 tons)
5. Algeria (118.3 tons)
6. Czech Republic (0.1 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform