Price for Glass; Unworked, in Tubes, of Fused Quartz or Other Fused Silica in Australia - 2024

Contents:

1. Price for Glass; Unworked, in Tubes, of Fused Quartz or Other Fused Silica in Australia (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Glass; Unworked, in Tubes, of Fused Quartz or Other Fused Silica in Australia (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Glass; Unworked, in Tubes, of Fused Quartz or Other Fused Silica in Australia
4. Exports of Glass; Unworked, in Tubes, of Fused Quartz or Other Fused Silica in Australia

Price for Glass; Unworked, in Tubes, of Fused Quartz or Other Fused Silica in Australia (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for glass; unworked, in tubes, of fused quartz or other fused silica stood at $46,289 per ton in 2022, shrinking by -3.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a slight decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by 118% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $75,557 per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Netherlands ($207,000 per ton), while the price for China ($31,046 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+8.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Glass; Unworked, in Tubes, of Fused Quartz or Other Fused Silica in Australia (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for glass; unworked, in tubes, of fused quartz or other fused silica stood at $2,541 per ton in 2022, declining by -85% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 270%. The export price peaked at $17,309 per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was New Caledonia ($3,246 per ton), while the average price for exports to New Zealand stood at $1,717 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to New Zealand (+4.7%).

Imports of Glass; Unworked, in Tubes, of Fused Quartz or Other Fused Silica in Australia

In 2022, the amount of glass; unworked, in tubes, of fused quartz or other fused silica imported into Australia declined modestly to 6.7 tons, waning by -3.8% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 142%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 7 tons, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, imports of glass; unworked, in tubes, of fused quartz or other fused silica reduced to $311K in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.7% 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 +42.5% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 53% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $334K, and then dropped in the following year.

Top Suppliers of Glass; Unworked, in Tubes, of Fused Quartz or Other Fused Silica to Australia in 2022:

1. China (4261.0 kg)
2. United States (1048.0 kg)
3. Germany (862.0 kg)
4. Italy (186.0 kg)
5. Hungary (158.0 kg)
6. Canada (155.0 kg)

Exports of Glass; Unworked, in Tubes, of Fused Quartz or Other Fused Silica in Australia

In 2022, the amount of glass; unworked, in tubes, of fused quartz or other fused silica exported from Australia soared to 1.2 tons, with an increase of 548% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 940% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of glass; unworked, in tubes, of fused quartz or other fused silica dropped slightly to $3K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 176%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $4.5K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

Top Export Markets for Glass; Unworked, in Tubes, of Fused Quartz or Other Fused Silica from Australia in 2022:

1. New Caledonia (630.0 kg)
2. New Zealand (545.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform