Uruguay: Natural Quartz Crystal Market 2024

Natural Quartz Crystal Market Size in Uruguay

The Uruguayan natural quartz crystal market rose modestly to $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, consumption decreased by X% against 2020 indices. Natural quartz crystal consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Natural Quartz Crystal Production in Uruguay

In value terms, natural quartz crystal production rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Natural quartz crystal production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Natural Quartz Crystal Exports

Exports from Uruguay

In 2022, shipments abroad of quartz crystal (natural) was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports recorded prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, natural quartz crystal exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports posted a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for natural quartz crystal exports from Uruguay, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, natural quartz crystal exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Japan (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States stood at X%.

In value terms, Japan ($X) and the United States ($X) constituted the largest markets for natural quartz crystal exported from Uruguay worldwide.

Among the main countries of destination, the United States, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average natural quartz crystal export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

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 Japan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States totaled $X per ton.

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

Natural Quartz Crystal Imports

Imports into Uruguay

In 2022, the amount of quartz crystal (natural) imported into Uruguay skyrocketed to X tons, with an increase of X% compared with 2021. In general, imports showed notable growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, natural quartz crystal imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a prominent expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Brazil (X tons), Argentina (X tons) and Chile (X tons) were the main suppliers of natural quartz crystal imports to Uruguay, together comprising X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Chile (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Brazil ($X), Argentina ($X) and the United States ($X) appeared to be the largest natural quartz crystal suppliers to Uruguay, together comprising X% of total imports. Chile and China lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Chile, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average natural quartz crystal import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a pronounced expansion 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 import price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

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 the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil ($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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