Quartzite Price in Uzbekistan - 2023

Quartzite Price in Uzbekistan (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average quartzite import price amounted to $352 per ton, growing by 52% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a prominent expansion. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($429 per ton), while the price for Russia ($333 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2017 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+24.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Quartzite Price in Uzbekistan (FOB) - 2022

The average quartzite export price stood at $22 per ton in 2021, shrinking by -22.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a sharp setback. The export price peaked at $29 per ton in 2020, and then fell sharply in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($23 per ton), while the average price for exports to Tajikistan totaled $19 per ton.

From 2020 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Kazakhstan (-20.7%).

Quartzite Imports in Uzbekistan

In 2022, approx. 507 tons of quartzite were imported into Uzbekistan; which is down by -14.9% on the year before. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +41.6% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 66% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 596 tons, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, quartzite imports surged to $179K in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 116%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Import of Quartzite in Uzbekistan (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Russia	52.4	36.3	94.4	125	33.6%
China	3.6	10.1	25.7	33.9	111.2%
Kazakhstan	20.5	17.5	18.0	20.3	-0.3%
Others	0.1	0.1	N/A	0.1	0.0%
Total	76.6	64.0	138	179	32.7%

Top Suppliers of Quartzite to Uzbekistan in 2022:

Russia (373.4 tons)
China (79.2 tons)
Kazakhstan (53.4 tons)

Quartzite Exports in Uzbekistan

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of quartzite decreased by 99.9% to less than 0.1 kg in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 567% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 2.3K tons, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, quartzite exports soared to $75K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 416%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.