Price for Quartz; Other than Natural Sands in Egypt - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Quartz; Other than Natural Sands in Egypt (FOB) - 2022
2. Price for Quartz; Other than Natural Sands in Egypt (CIF) - 2022
3. Exports of Quartz; Other than Natural Sands in Egypt
4. Imports of Quartz; Other than Natural Sands in Egypt

Price for Quartz; Other than Natural Sands in Egypt (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for quartz; other than natural sandses amounted to $119 per ton, rising by 8.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 58% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $163 per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Algeria ($256 per ton), while the average price for exports to Norway ($99 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 Algeria (+11.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Quartz; Other than Natural Sands in Egypt (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for quartz; other than natural sandses amounted to $340 per ton, with an increase of 9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a mild contraction. The import price peaked at $414 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($550 per ton), while the price for Turkey ($285 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+2.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Exports of Quartz; Other than Natural Sands in Egypt

In 2022, exports of quartz; other than natural sandses from Egypt declined rapidly to 18K tons, dropping by -59% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports showed a sharp descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 27%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 43K tons, and then fell notably in the following year.

In value terms, quartz; other than natural sands exports reduced remarkably to $2.1M in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 37%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $4.7M, and then shrank notably in the following year.

Top Export Markets for Quartz; Other than Natural Sands from Egypt in 2022:

1. Norway (15.4K tons)
2. Libya (1.5K tons)
3. Algeria (0.5K tons)

Imports of Quartz; Other than Natural Sands in Egypt

For the third consecutive year, Egypt recorded decline in overseas purchases of quartz; other than natural sandses, which decreased by -81.5% to 80 tons in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a sharp downturn. The smallest decline of -45.8% was in 2020.

In value terms, quartz; other than natural sands imports fell markedly to $27K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports faced a sharp reduction. The smallest decline of -40.9% was in 2020.

Top Suppliers of Quartz; Other than Natural Sands to Egypt in 2022:

1. Turkey (45.3 tons)
2. Spain (20.4 tons)
3. France (8.6 tons)
4. China (5.7 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform