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

Contents:

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

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

The average import price for quartz; other than natural sandses stood at $3,435 per ton in 2022, waning by -45% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by 319% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $10,137 per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Finland ($3,501 per ton), while the price for Russia ($340 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lithuania (+32.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

The average export price for quartz; other than natural sandses stood at $23,506 per ton in 2022, with an increase of 162% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 1,204% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($35,426 per ton), while the average price for exports to Lithuania ($2,000 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Estonia (+83.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Quartz; Other than Natural Sands in Latvia

In 2022, supplies from abroad of quartz; other than natural sandses was finally on the rise to reach 82 tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, imports posted 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 $282K in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a prominent increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

1. Finland (79.6 tons)
2. Russia (1.7 tons)

Exports of Quartz; Other than Natural Sands in Latvia

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of quartz; other than natural sandses increased by 1.1% to 89 kg in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a sharp setback.

In value terms, quartz; other than natural sands exports soared to $2.1K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 198% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

1. Turkey (47.0 kg)
2. Lithuania (31.0 kg)
3. Uzbekistan (10.0 kg)
4. Estonia (1.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform