Price for Quartz; Other than Natural Sands in Belarus - 2022

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

The average import price for quartz; other than natural sandses stood at $134 per ton in 2022, increasing by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $250 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($501 per ton), while the price for Russia ($85 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ukraine (-0.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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

In 2022, the average export price for quartz; other than natural sandses amounted to $1,094 per ton, increasing by 2.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average export price increased by 197%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $1,305 per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 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 Russia.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Poland amounted to +165.7% per year.

Imports of Quartz; Other than Natural Sands in Belarus

In 2022, supplies from abroad of quartz; other than natural sandses decreased by -87.5% to 165 tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports saw a significant curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 31%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 2.8K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, quartz; other than natural sands imports shrank remarkably to $22K in 2022. In general, imports faced a sharp slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 29% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $405K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Import of Quartz; Other than Natural Sands in Belarus (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Russia	192	216	88.3	11.6	-60.8%
Belgium	38.8	62.6	20.0	2.0	-62.8%
Ukraine	49.0	31.9	2.0	1.8	-66.8%
Poland	4.3	9.6	1.7	1.6	-28.1%
Others	31.3	85.6	38.8	5.1	-45.4%
Total	315	405	151	22.2	-58.7%

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

Russia (136.4 tons)
Ukraine (14.4 tons)
Belgium (8.2 tons)
Poland (3.2 tons)

Exports of Quartz; Other than Natural Sands in Belarus

In 2022, exports of quartz; other than natural sandses from Belarus contracted significantly to 447 kg, with a decrease of -47.2% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a dramatic curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 15% against the previous year.

In value terms, quartz; other than natural sands exports fell significantly to $489 in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a dramatic descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 86% against the previous year.