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

Contents:

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

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

In 2022, the average import price for quartz; other than natural sandses amounted to $673 per ton, surging by 46% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, quartz; other than natural sands import price increased by +72.7% against 2018 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($2,252 per ton), while the price for Brazil ($377 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+19.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

The average export price for quartz; other than natural sandses stood at $5,010 per ton in 2022, dropping by -61% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 498% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $12,842 per ton, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($6,086 per ton), while the average price for exports to Japan totaled $3,631 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Canada (+11.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Quartz; Other than Natural Sands in Uruguay

In 2022, overseas purchases of quartz; other than natural sandses were finally on the rise to reach 224 tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports posted a buoyant increase. 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 skyrocketed to $151K in 2022. In general, imports posted a significant expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

1. Argentina (69.8 tons)
2. Chile (63.6 tons)
3. Brazil (59.5 tons)
4. United States (19.9 tons)
5. China (9.5 tons)

Exports of Quartz; Other than Natural Sands in Uruguay

In 2022, overseas shipments of quartz; other than natural sandses were finally on the rise to reach 6.1 tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a sharp contraction.

In value terms, quartz; other than natural sands exports surged to $30K in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 295% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

1. Japan (3.8 tons)
2. United States (2.2 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform