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

Contents:

1. Price for Glass; Unworked, in Tubes, of Fused Quartz or Other Fused Silica in the Netherlands (FOB) - 2023
2. Price for Glass; Unworked, in Tubes, of Fused Quartz or Other Fused Silica in the Netherlands (CIF) - 2023
3. Exports of Glass; Unworked, in Tubes, of Fused Quartz or Other Fused Silica in the Netherlands
4. Imports of Glass; Unworked, in Tubes, of Fused Quartz or Other Fused Silica in the Netherlands

Price for Glass; Unworked, in Tubes, of Fused Quartz or Other Fused Silica in the Netherlands (FOB) - 2023

In December 2023, the average export price for glass; unworked, in tubes, of fused quartz or other fused silica amounted to $37,188 per ton, falling by -17.8% against the previous month. Overall, export price indicated a modest increase from December 2022 to December 2023: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +1.9% over the last twelve months. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on December 2023 figures, export price for glass; unworked, in tubes, of fused quartz or other fused silica decreased by -17.8% against November 2023 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in April 2023 when the average export price increased by 25% against the previous month. The export price peaked at $45,227 per ton in November 2023, and then shrank notably in the following month.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Liechtenstein ($48,293 per ton), while the average price for exports to South Korea ($18,213 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From December 2022 to December 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+8.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Glass; Unworked, in Tubes, of Fused Quartz or Other Fused Silica in the Netherlands (CIF) - 2023

In December 2023, the average import price for glass; unworked, in tubes, of fused quartz or other fused silica amounted to $131K per ton, dropping by -31.6% against the previous month. Over the period under review, import price indicated noticeable growth from December 2022 to December 2023: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +3.1% over the last twelve months. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on December 2023 figures, import price for glass; unworked, in tubes, of fused quartz or other fused silica decreased by -31.6% against November 2023 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in January 2023 an increase of 74% m-o-m. The import price peaked at $224K per ton in July 2023; however, from August 2023 to December 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was the United States ($211K per ton), while the price for China totaled $114K per ton.

From December 2022 to December 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+2.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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

In 2022, approx. 884 tons of glass; unworked, in tubes, of fused quartz or other fused silica were exported from the Netherlands; with an increase of 7.2% on 2021 figures. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of glass; unworked, in tubes, of fused quartz or other fused silica reduced to $24M in 2022. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $27M, and then reduced in the following year.

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

1. Germany (219.8 tons)
2. United States (123.8 tons)
3. Belgium (107.6 tons)
4. France (67.3 tons)
5. China (64.3 tons)
6. Japan (53.2 tons)
7. South Korea (46.9 tons)
8. Brazil (45.2 tons)
9. Poland (44.7 tons)
10. India (34.1 tons)

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

For the third consecutive year, the Netherlands recorded decline in overseas purchases of glass; unworked, in tubes, of fused quartz or other fused silica, which decreased by -38% to 53 tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a precipitous slump. The smallest decline of -7% was in 2021.

In value terms, imports of glass; unworked, in tubes, of fused quartz or other fused silica shrank notably to $8.4M in 2022. In general, imports showed a drastic downturn. The smallest decline of -1.8% was in 2020.

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

1. United States (43.3 tons)
2. Germany (2.9 tons)
3. Belgium (2.0 tons)
4. Hungary (2.0 tons)
5. China (1.6 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform