Quartzite Price in Peru - 2021

Quartzite Price in Peru (CIF) - 2022

The average quartzite import price stood at $875 per ton in 2022, waning by -1.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $1,670 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 China ($1,830 per ton), while the price for Brazil ($486 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (+97.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Quartzite Price in Peru (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average quartzite export price amounted to $285 per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average export price increased by 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $897 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($2,333 per ton), while the average price for exports to Ecuador stood at $258 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Ecuador (-4.6%).

Quartzite Imports in Peru

After two years of decline, supplies from abroad of quartzite increased by 20% to 9.8 tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a significant decrease.

In value terms, quartzite imports skyrocketed to $8.6K in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a deep contraction.

Import of Quartzite in Peru (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Spain	6.2	7.0	5.0	6.3	0.5%
Italy	7.4	2.8	1.8	2.1	-34.3%
Brazil	0.3	0.1	0.1	0.1	-30.7%
Others	0.1	N/A	0.3	N/A	73.2%
Total	14.1	9.9	7.3	8.6	-15.2%

Top Suppliers of Quartzite to Peru in 2022:

Spain (8.1 tons)
Italy (1.5 tons)
Brazil (0.3 tons)

Quartzite Exports in Peru

In 2022, overseas shipments of quartzite increased by 285% to 14 tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, recorded a precipitous curtailment.

In value terms, quartzite exports soared to $4K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a sharp slump.