Quartzite Price in Guatemala - 2024

Quartzite Price in Guatemala (CIF) - 2022

The average quartzite import price stood at $19,719 per ton in 2022, declining by -50.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 341% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $39,867 per ton in 2021, and then declined significantly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Panama ($23,000 per ton), while the price for El Salvador ($15,000 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+21.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Quartzite Price in Guatemala (FOB) - 2022

The average quartzite export price stood at $1,750 per ton in 2022, surging by 17% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate slight growth. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2016 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for China amounted to +2.2% per year.

Quartzite Imports in Guatemala

In 2022, purchases abroad of quartzite was finally on the rise to reach 32 kg after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, faced a sharp decrease.

In value terms, quartzite imports fell rapidly to $631 in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 45% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $1.5K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Import of Quartzite in Guatemala (USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Spain	377	578	513	313	-6.0%
China	475	635	491	262	-18.0%
Panama	111	123	79.0	23.0	-40.8%
United States	56.0	134	90.0	18.0	-31.5%
El Salvador	9.0	19.0	23.0	15.0	18.6%
Others	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	0%
Total	1,028	1,489	1,196	631	-15.0%

Top Suppliers of Quartzite to Guatemala in 2022:

Spain (15.0 kg)
China (14.0 kg)
United States (1.0 kg)
El Salvador (1.0 kg)
Panama (1.0 kg)

Quartzite Exports in Guatemala

In 2022, approx. 4 kg of quartzite were exported from Guatemala; jumping by 100% compared with the year before. In general, exports recorded a significant expansion. 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 $7 in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a significant increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.