Price for Quartz; Other than Natural Sands in Peru - 2022

Contents:

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

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

In 2022, the average import price for quartz; other than natural sandses amounted to $898 per ton, waning by -11.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 34% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $1,540 per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average 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 Brazil ($3,750 per ton), while the price for China ($879 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+16.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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

In 2022, the average export price for quartz; other than natural sandses amounted to $3,127 per ton, reducing by -15% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 231%. The export price peaked at $5,003 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 the United States ($3,723 per ton), while the average price for exports to Panama ($1,177 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 Switzerland (+28.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Quartz; Other than Natural Sands in Peru

For the third year in a row, Peru recorded decline in purchases abroad of quartz; other than natural sandses, which decreased by -68.4% to 65 tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a precipitous decline. The smallest decline of -0.9% was in 2020.

In value terms, quartz; other than natural sands imports plummeted to $58K in 2022. In general, imports recorded a dramatic slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 4.1%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $357K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

1. China (63.1 tons)
2. India (1.2 tons)
3. Italy (0.2 tons)
4. Brazil (0.1 tons)

Exports of Quartz; Other than Natural Sands in Peru

In 2022, shipments abroad of quartz; other than natural sandses decreased by -17.1% to 15 tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports, however, posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 943%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 53 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, quartz; other than natural sands exports contracted remarkably to $46K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 457% against the previous year.

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

1. Switzerland (12.3 tons)
2. United States (1.4 tons)
3. Panama (0.7 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform