MERCOSUR: Natural Quartz Crystal Market 2024

Natural Quartz Crystal Market Size in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR natural quartz crystal market was estimated at $X in 2022, flattening at the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Natural Quartz Crystal Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, natural quartz crystal production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Natural Quartz Crystal Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, approx. X tons of quartz crystal (natural) were exported in MERCOSUR; picking up by X% on 2021 figures. Overall, exports saw a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, natural quartz crystal exports rose significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) represented the major exporter of quartz crystal (natural) in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total export.

Brazil was also the fastest-growing in terms of the quartz crystal (natural) exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. While the share of Brazil (X p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) also remains the largest natural quartz crystal supplier in MERCOSUR.

In Brazil, natural quartz crystal exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 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 Brazil.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Brazil amounted to X% per year.

Natural Quartz Crystal Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

Natural quartz crystal imports fell sharply to X tons in 2022, waning by X% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports faced a dramatic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, natural quartz crystal imports shrank rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Chile was the main importer of quartz crystal (natural) in MERCOSUR, with the volume of imports resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. Paraguay (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Brazil (X tons), Uruguay (X tons), Peru (X tons) and Argentina (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total imports. Venezuela (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to natural quartz crystal imports into Chile stood at X%. At the same time, Peru (X%), Paraguay (X%) and Uruguay (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Peru emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Argentina (X%), Brazil (X%) and Venezuela (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay, Brazil, Peru and Argentina increased by X, X, X, X, X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Chile ($X), Brazil ($X) and Peru ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Peru, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price posted a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while Paraguay ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Venezuela (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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