Quartzite Price in Morocco - 2022

Quartzite Price in Morocco (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average quartzite import price amounted to $276 per ton, with a decrease of -2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 76%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $282 per ton in 2021, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($1,938 per ton), while the price for India ($176 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+24.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Quartzite Price in Morocco (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average quartzite export price amounted to $624 per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +9.1% 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 +1.7% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 120%. The export price peaked at $650 per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 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 -1.1% per year.

Quartzite Imports in Morocco

In 2022, the amount of quartzite imported into Morocco reduced to 117 tons, waning by -6% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports continue to indicate a dramatic decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 13%.

In value terms, quartzite imports fell to $32K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a dramatic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 19%.

Import of Quartzite in Morocco (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
France	7.6	4.8	5.8	11.0	13.1%
Spain	8.9	16.6	10.1	10.7	6.3%
Italy	77.2	0.2	4.1	5.6	-58.3%
India	22.4	7.0	4.5	4.8	-40.2%
Belgium	5.2	N/A	N/A	N/A	0%
Others	4.2	1.0	10.5	0.3	-58.5%
Total	126	29.6	35.1	32.3	-36.5%

Top Suppliers of Quartzite to Morocco in 2022:

France (58.1 tons)
Spain (28.9 tons)
India (27.1 tons)
Italy (2.9 tons)

Quartzite Exports in Morocco

In 2022, exports of quartzite from Morocco contracted dramatically to 91 tons, with a decrease of -28.8% against 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 136% against the previous year.

In value terms, quartzite exports shrank significantly to $57K in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a precipitous contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 135% against the previous year.