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

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

In 2022, the average import price for quartz; other than natural sandses amounted to $215 per ton, shrinking by -12.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 49%. The import price peaked at $396 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Austria ($1,364 per ton), while the price for the Czech Republic ($58 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+1.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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

The average export price for quartz; other than natural sandses stood at $84 per ton in 2022, dropping by -45.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price faced a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 902%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $4,889 per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Serbia.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Romania amounted to -1.6% per year.

Imports of Quartz; Other than Natural Sands in Hungary

For the fourth consecutive year, Hungary recorded growth in purchases abroad of quartz; other than natural sandses, which increased by 21% to 1K tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +10.6% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, quartz; other than natural sands imports stood at $219K in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.1% 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 decreased by -21.0% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 60%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $277K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Import of Quartz; Other than Natural Sands in Hungary (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Germany	149	125	143	154	1.1%
Slovakia	N/A	16.2	51.3	34.6	46.1%
Czech Republic	9.9	7.7	10.8	9.9	0.0%
Austria	1.4	121	N/A	0.5	-29.1%
Others	13.5	7.0	1.9	20.5	14.9%
Total	173	277	207	219	8.2%

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

Germany (764.9 tons)
Czech Republic (170.8 tons)
Slovakia (77.5 tons)
Austria (0.4 tons)

Exports of Quartz; Other than Natural Sands in Hungary

In 2022, approx. 422 tons of quartz; other than natural sandses were exported from Hungary; growing by 19% against the previous year. Overall, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 1,757%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, quartz; other than natural sands exports reduced sharply to $35K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 1,264%.