Price for Stones; Precious or Semi-Precious Stones (Natural, Synthetic or Reconstructed) Articles of in Belgium - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Stones; Precious or Semi-Precious Stones (Natural, Synthetic or Reconstructed) Articles of in Belgium (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Stones; Precious or Semi-Precious Stones (Natural, Synthetic or Reconstructed) Articles of in Belgium (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Stones; Precious or Semi-Precious Stones (Natural, Synthetic or Reconstructed) Articles of in Belgium
4. Exports of Stones; Precious or Semi-Precious Stones (Natural, Synthetic or Reconstructed) Articles of in Belgium

Price for Stones; Precious or Semi-Precious Stones (Natural, Synthetic or Reconstructed) Articles of in Belgium (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for stones; precious or semi-precious stones (natural, synthetic or reconstructed) articles oves amounted to $123,069 per ton, increasing by 37% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 61%. The import price peaked at $916,268 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($1,221,565 per ton), while the price for Democratic Republic of the Congo ($10,732 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (-11.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Price for Stones; Precious or Semi-Precious Stones (Natural, Synthetic or Reconstructed) Articles of in Belgium (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for stones; precious or semi-precious stones (natural, synthetic or reconstructed) articles oves stood at $245,234 per ton in 2022, rising by 19% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a noticeable contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 224% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $843,205 per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($691,092 per ton), while the average price for exports to Portugal ($20,388 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 Russia (+29.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Stones; Precious or Semi-Precious Stones (Natural, Synthetic or Reconstructed) Articles of in Belgium

In 2022, approx. 218 tons of stones; precious or semi-precious stones (natural, synthetic or reconstructed) articles oves were imported into Belgium; surging by 87% on the previous year. In general, imports posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 1,517%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of stones; precious or semi-precious stones (natural, synthetic or reconstructed) articles oves surged to $27M in 2022. Overall, imports showed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 303%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Top Suppliers of Stones; Precious or Semi-Precious Stones (Natural, Synthetic or Reconstructed) Articles of to Belgium in 2022:

1. China (142.5 tons)
2. Thailand (28.8 tons)
3. Democratic Republic of the Congo (14.0 tons)
4. Vietnam (13.9 tons)
5. Uruguay (4.1 tons)
6. Austria (3.5 tons)

Exports of Stones; Precious or Semi-Precious Stones (Natural, Synthetic or Reconstructed) Articles of in Belgium

For the fourth year in a row, Belgium recorded growth in shipments abroad of stones; precious or semi-precious stones (natural, synthetic or reconstructed) articles oves, which increased by 191% to 90 tons in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 1,769%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of stones; precious or semi-precious stones (natural, synthetic or reconstructed) articles oves surged to $22M in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 1,043% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Top Export Markets for Stones; Precious or Semi-Precious Stones (Natural, Synthetic or Reconstructed) Articles of from Belgium in 2022:

1. Germany (27.2 tons)
2. France (18.6 tons)
3. Portugal (10.1 tons)
4. Netherlands (7.7 tons)
5. United Kingdom (4.8 tons)
6. Czech Republic (3.8 tons)
7. Poland (3.4 tons)
8. Italy (2.9 tons)
9. Switzerland (2.9 tons)
10. Austria (2.3 tons)
11. Hungary (0.3 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform