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

Contents:

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

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

In 2022, the average export price for quartz; other than natural sandses amounted to $142 per ton, growing by 21% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.9%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to China ($147 per ton) and South Korea ($110 per ton), while the average price for exports to Senegal ($100 per ton) and Thailand ($101 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Malaysia (+12.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

The average import price for quartz; other than natural sandses stood at $257 per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -15.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 103% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $304 per ton in 2021, and then declined significantly 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 Spain ($282 per ton), while the price for Afghanistan ($180 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+17.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Exports of Quartz; Other than Natural Sands in Pakistan

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of quartz; other than natural sandses increased by 416% to 4.6K tons in 2022. In general, exports posted a prominent increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, quartz; other than natural sands exports soared to $660K in 2022. Overall, exports recorded significant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

1. China (3870.0 tons)
2. South Korea (247.0 tons)
3. Malaysia (204.0 tons)
4. Senegal (171.0 tons)
5. Thailand (89.0 tons)

Imports of Quartz; Other than Natural Sands in Pakistan

After two years of decline, overseas purchases of quartz; other than natural sandses increased by 117% to 275 tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, faced a abrupt decrease.

In value terms, quartz; other than natural sands imports surged to $71K in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a prominent expansion.

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

1. China (115.0 tons)
2. Spain (73.0 tons)
3. Turkey (66.0 tons)
4. Afghanistan (5.0 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform