Price for Glass; Unworked, in Tubes, of Fused Quartz or Other Fused Silica in Italy - 2023

Contents:

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

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

In 2022, the average import price for glass; unworked, in tubes, of fused quartz or other fused silica amounted to $27,166 per ton, shrinking by -19.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, enjoyed a slight expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 44%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $46,930 per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($263,244 per ton), while the price for China ($19,356 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malta (+19.0%), 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 Italy (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for glass; unworked, in tubes, of fused quartz or other fused silica stood at $55,527 per ton in 2022, with an increase of 63% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 594%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $68,148 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($175,625 per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovenia ($26,524 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (+52.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In 2022, imports of glass; unworked, in tubes, of fused quartz or other fused silica into Italy dropped to 40 tons, declining by -8.9% against the previous year. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 82% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 44 tons, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, imports of glass; unworked, in tubes, of fused quartz or other fused silica shrank sharply to $1.1M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 31% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $1.5M, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

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

1. China (36.2 tons)
2. Germany (1.9 tons)
3. Turkey (1.1 tons)

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

In 2022, exports of glass; unworked, in tubes, of fused quartz or other fused silica from Italy contracted markedly to 5.5 tons, which is down by -46.6% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports recorded a precipitous descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 78%.

In value terms, exports of glass; unworked, in tubes, of fused quartz or other fused silica contracted to $308K in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a buoyant increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +17.3% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +61.6% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 53% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $353K, and then dropped in the following year.

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

1. Switzerland (2506.0 kg)
2. Brazil (1489.0 kg)
3. France (887.0 kg)
4. China (159.0 kg)
5. Spain (104.0 kg)
6. Slovenia (84.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform