Quartzite Price in Tunisia - 2022

Contents:

1. Quartzite Price in Tunisia (CIF) - 2022
2. Quartzite Price in Tunisia (FOB) - 2022
3. Quartzite Imports in Tunisia
4. Quartzite Exports in Tunisia

Quartzite Price in Tunisia (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average quartzite import price amounted to $361 per ton, rising by 5.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 60%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $1,610 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($363 per ton), while the price for Italy amounted to $344 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (-9.8%).

Quartzite Price in Tunisia (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average quartzite export price amounted to $5,194 per ton, increasing by 83% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a noticeable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 102%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Libya ($10,509 per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($465 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 China (+23.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Quartzite Imports in Tunisia

In 2022, supplies from abroad of quartzite decreased by -22.8% to 23 tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 62%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 30 tons, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, quartzite imports reduced dramatically to $8.3K in 2022. In general, imports recorded a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 5.4% against the previous year.

Top Suppliers of Quartzite to Tunisia in 2022:

1. India (20.9 tons)
2. Italy (2.1 tons)

Quartzite Exports in Tunisia

In 2022, shipments abroad of quartzite decreased by -42.5% to 867 kg, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports recorded a mild contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 151% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 2.3 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, quartzite exports rose sharply to $4.5K in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated significant growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +23.1% 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 +86.4% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 39%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Top Export Markets for Quartzite from Tunisia in 2022:

1. Cote d'Ivoire (572.0 kg)
2. China (115.0 kg)
3. Italy (82.0 kg)
4. Libya (55.0 kg)
5. Germany (43.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform