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

Contents:

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

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

In 2022, the average import price for quartz; other than natural sandses amounted to $394 per ton, rising by 1.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 156% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $1,347 per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($1,260 per ton), while the price for Bosnia and Herzegovina ($178 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (+46.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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

The average export price for quartz; other than natural sandses stood at $442 per ton in 2022, falling by -43.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 202%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $1,361 per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Canada ($687 per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($100 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 Bosnia and Herzegovina (+20.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Quartz; Other than Natural Sands in Croatia

In 2022, quartz; other than natural sands imports into Croatia skyrocketed to 310 tons, picking up by 294% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports recorded significant growth. 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 soared to $122K in 2022. In general, imports recorded measured growth.

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

1. Italy (230.4 tons)
2. Germany (50.4 tons)
3. Austria (13.1 tons)
4. Hungary (10.5 tons)
5. Slovenia (3.9 tons)

Exports of Quartz; Other than Natural Sands in Croatia

In 2022, overseas shipments of quartz; other than natural sandses decreased by -88.1% to 240 kg for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports recorded a sharp decrease.

In value terms, quartz; other than natural sands exports dropped rapidly to $106 in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant contraction.

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

1. Canada (115.0 kg)
2. Austria (100.0 kg)
3. Iceland (25.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform