Quartzite Price in Greece - 2023

Contents:

1. Quartzite Price in Greece (FOB) - 2022
2. Quartzite Price in Greece (CIF) - 2022
3. Quartzite Exports in Greece
4. Quartzite Imports in Greece

Quartzite Price in Greece (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average quartzite export price amounted to $297 per ton, picking up by 31% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt descent. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $590 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($432 per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($75 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2014 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (-0.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Quartzite Price in Greece (CIF) - 2022

The average quartzite import price stood at $850 per ton in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price enjoyed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 65% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

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 Spain ($1,209 per ton), while the price for Italy ($576 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+22.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Quartzite Exports in Greece

In 2022, overseas shipments of quartzite decreased by -79.7% to 32 tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, exports, however, posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 757% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 155 tons, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, quartzite exports reduced dramatically to $9.4K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 722%.

Top Export Markets for Quartzite from Greece in 2022:

1. Austria (12.1 tons)
2. Italy (5.1 tons)
3. Germany (3.9 tons)
4. China (3.7 tons)
5. Switzerland (2.9 tons)
6. France (1.4 tons)
7. Hungary (0.9 tons)

Quartzite Imports in Greece

For the third year in a row, Greece recorded decline in purchases abroad of quartzite, which decreased by 0% to 143 tons in 2022. In general, imports faced a dramatic descent. The smallest decline of -5.1% was in 2020.

In value terms, quartzite imports stood at $121K in 2022. Overall, imports faced a sharp curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 2.3% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $242K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Top Suppliers of Quartzite to Greece in 2022:

1. China (119.5 tons)
2. Turkey (8.0 tons)
3. Spain (7.0 tons)
4. Italy (3.2 tons)
5. France (3.1 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform