Quartzite Price in Belgium - 2023

Quartzite Price in Belgium (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average quartzite import price amounted to $717 per ton, jumping by 43% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +11.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, quartzite import price increased by +83.2% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 81%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

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 Italy ($974 per ton), while the price for Bulgaria ($205 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bulgaria (+33.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Quartzite Price in Belgium (FOB) - 2022

The average quartzite export price stood at $641 per ton in 2022, rising by 44% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a pronounced expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 66%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $945 per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($1,004 per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($287 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 France (+13.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Quartzite Imports in Belgium

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was decline in purchases abroad of quartzite, when their volume decreased by -3.4% to 2.5K tons. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 131% against the previous year.

In value terms, quartzite imports skyrocketed to $1.8M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 156%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Import of Quartzite in Belgium (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Italy	18.3	279	788	1,325	316.8%
France	2.5	7.6	51.0	187	321.3%
Bulgaria	N/A	N/A	22.3	68.0	204.9%
Brazil	196	345	316	60.0	-32.6%
China	N/A	0.2	26.6	35.0	1222.9%
Netherlands	26.2	22.0	18.6	17.3	-12.9%
Others	12.3	1.0	46.1	65.7	74.8%
Total	255	654	1,269	1,757	90.3%

Top Suppliers of Quartzite to Belgium in 2022:

Italy (1359.3 tons)
France (381.7 tons)
Bulgaria (331.4 tons)
Brazil (206.4 tons)
China (63.3 tons)
Netherlands (52.6 tons)

Quartzite Exports in Belgium

After three years of growth, overseas shipments of quartzite decreased by -35.9% to 1.1K tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 1,536%.

In value terms, quartzite exports shrank to $705K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 455% against the previous year.

Export of Quartzite in Belgium (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
France	13.9	84.3	295	497	229.4%
Germany	N/A	283	359	114	-36.5%
Netherlands	2.2	51.0	88.8	88.8	243.0%
Switzerland	52.0	N/A	N/A	N/A	0%
Others	8.7	8.7	21.3	4.3	-20.9%
Total	76.8	427	764	705	109.4%