Quartzite Price in Algeria - 2022

Quartzite Price in Algeria (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average quartzite export price amounted to $125 per ton, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, faced a sharp slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by less than 0.1%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $2,583 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Spain amounted to -16.9% per year.

Quartzite Price in Algeria (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average quartzite import price amounted to $281 per ton, waning by -11.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by 94% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $874 per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($281 per ton), while the price for Spain stood at $88 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (-5.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Quartzite Exports in Algeria

For the fourth consecutive year, Algeria recorded growth in shipments abroad of quartzite, which increased by 20% to 44 tons in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a significant expansion from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +20.0% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +72.8% against 2019 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, quartzite exports soared to $5.4K in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a significant increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +20.0% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +72.8% against 2019 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Export of Quartzite in Algeria (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Spain	3.1	3.8	4.5	5.4	20.3%
Others	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	0%
Total	3.1	3.8	4.5	5.4	20.3%

Top Export Markets for Quartzite from Algeria in 2022:

Spain (43.7 tons)

Quartzite Imports in Algeria

In 2022, imports of quartzite into Algeria totaled 10 tons, therefore, remained relatively stable against the year before. In general, total imports indicated a significant increase from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +21.0% 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 -11.7% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 101% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 12 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, quartzite imports reduced to $2.9K in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 126%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $6.5K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.