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

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

The average import price for quartz; other than natural sandses stood at $365 per ton in 2022, waning by -28.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 43% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $717 per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Colombia ($1,184 per ton), while the price for Argentina ($150 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Colombia (+21.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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

In 2022, the average export price for quartz; other than natural sandses amounted to $1,335 per ton, shrinking by -4.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a perceptible downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 99% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $2,127 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Colombia ($2,200 per ton), while the average price for exports to Peru stood at $1,310 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Colombia (+32.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Quartz; Other than Natural Sands in Ecuador

Quartz; other than natural sands imports into Ecuador skyrocketed to 294 tons in 2022, growing by 32% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, imports saw a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 1,098% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, quartz; other than natural sands imports shrank to $108K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 1,550%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $199K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Import of Quartz; Other than Natural Sands in Ecuador (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
China	0.1	128	51.3	44.8	665.2%
Spain	10.1	52.7	51.6	43.2	62.3%
Colombia	N/A	0.3	0.4	10.0	477.4%
Argentina	0.4	1.5	2.9	6.8	157.1%
United States	0.9	8.0	4.2	0.5	-17.8%
Others	0.5	8.4	3.4	2.1	61.3%
Total	12.1	199	114	108	107.4%

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

Spain (152.4 tons)
China (82.8 tons)
Argentina (45.4 tons)
Colombia (8.5 tons)
United States (1.1 tons)

Exports of Quartz; Other than Natural Sands in Ecuador

In 2022, exports of quartz; other than natural sandses from Ecuador declined notably to 176 kg, falling by -94.8% against the year before. In general, exports showed a sharp descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 59%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 3.4 tons, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

In value terms, quartz; other than natural sands exports fell notably to $235 in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a precipitous decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 105% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $4.8K, and then fell significantly in the following year.