Portugal: Natural Quartz Crystal Market 2024

Natural Quartz Crystal Market Size in Portugal

The Portuguese natural quartz crystal market stood at $X in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Natural quartz crystal consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Natural Quartz Crystal Production in Portugal

In value terms, natural quartz crystal production rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Natural quartz crystal production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Natural Quartz Crystal Exports

Exports from Portugal

For the fourth year in a row, Portugal recorded growth in shipments abroad of quartz crystal (natural), which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports saw a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, natural quartz crystal exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons) was the main destination for natural quartz crystal exports from Portugal, with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy (X tons), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Spain stood at X%.

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the key foreign market for quartz crystal (natural) exports from Portugal, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Spain stood at X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average natural quartz crystal export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, natural quartz crystal export price increased by X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain stood at $X per ton.

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

Natural Quartz Crystal Imports

Imports into Portugal

In 2022, supplies from abroad of quartz crystal (natural) was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports saw a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, natural quartz crystal imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) constituted the largest natural quartz crystal supplier to Portugal, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, natural quartz crystal imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Angola (X tons), tenfold. Spain (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Turkey stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Angola (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of quartz crystal (natural) to Portugal, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Turkey amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (X% per year) and China (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average natural quartz crystal import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Angola ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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