Quartzite Price in Sudan - 2022

Quartzite Price in Sudan (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average quartzite import price amounted to $147 per ton, dropping by -16.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average import price increased by 36%. The import price peaked at $392 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($3,987 per ton), while the price for Turkey ($67 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+19.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Quartzite Price in Sudan (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average quartzite export price amounted to $6,730 per ton, shrinking by -8.6% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +9.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, quartzite export price decreased by -11.5% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 93% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $7,606 per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for China amounted to +9.2% per year.

Quartzite Imports in Sudan

In 2022, purchases abroad of quartzite increased by 163% to 25 tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, imports, however, saw a precipitous shrinkage.

In value terms, quartzite imports soared to $3.6K in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a sharp descent.

Import of Quartzite in Sudan (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
United Arab Emirates	0.6	2.4	0.7	1.8	44.2%
Turkey	14.6	2.5	0.9	1.6	-52.1%
India	0.1	0.3	0.1	0.2	26.0%
Pakistan	1.3	N/A	N/A	N/A	0%
Others	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	0%
Total	16.6	5.3	1.6	3.6	-39.9%

Top Suppliers of Quartzite to Sudan in 2022:

Turkey (23.5 tons)
United Arab Emirates (0.5 tons)
India (0.5 tons)

Quartzite Exports in Sudan

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was decline in shipments abroad of quartzite, when their volume decreased by -1% to 396 kg. Overall, total exports indicated buoyant growth from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +14.9% 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 +51.7% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 46%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 400 kg, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, quartzite exports contracted to $2.7K in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated strong growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +14.9% 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 +51.9% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 41% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $2.9K, and then dropped in the following year.