Quartzite Price in Argentina - 2023

Quartzite Price in Argentina (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average quartzite import price amounted to $222 per ton, with a decrease of -33.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a mild descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 28%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $332 per ton, and then shrank notably in the following year.

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 Belgium ($1,229 per ton), while the price for Spain ($53 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+23.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Quartzite Price in Argentina (FOB) - 2022

The average quartzite export price stood at $458 per ton in 2022, which is down by -5.9% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% 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 increased by +51.9% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $486 per ton in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Spain amounted to +1.2% per year.

Quartzite Imports in Argentina

Quartzite imports into Argentina expanded remarkably to 85 tons in 2022, surging by 11% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, faced a dramatic decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 61% against the previous year.

In value terms, quartzite imports declined sharply to $19K in 2022. In general, imports, however, faced a precipitous slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 106% against the previous year.

Import of Quartzite in Argentina (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Brazil	57.9	5.7	6.6	14.9	-36.4%
Belgium	8.6	5.0	2.5	3.2	-28.1%
Germany	2.4	1.0	0.4	0.4	-45.0%
Spain	1.3	0.6	0.2	0.2	-46.4%
Indonesia	N/A	N/A	15.6	N/A	0%
Others	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	0%
Total	70.2	12.3	25.3	18.8	-35.5%

Top Suppliers of Quartzite to Argentina in 2022:

Brazil (75.4 tons)
Spain (4.6 tons)
Belgium (2.6 tons)
Germany (2.0 tons)

Quartzite Exports in Argentina

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of quartzite, when their volume increased by 11% to 2.6 tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decline.

In value terms, quartzite exports amounted to $1.2K in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a perceptible setback.