Argentina: Natural Quartz Crystal Market 2025

Natural Quartz Crystal Market Size in Argentina

The Argentinian natural quartz crystal market shrank slightly to $X in 2022, dropping by -1.7% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 7.3%. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Natural Quartz Crystal Production in Argentina

In value terms, natural quartz crystal production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a slight decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 8.1%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Natural Quartz Crystal Exports

Exports from Argentina

In 2022, shipments abroad of quartz crystal (natural) increased by 107% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a drastic downturn. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, natural quartz crystal exports contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 33%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Paraguay (X tons) was the main destination for natural quartz crystal exports from Argentina, with a 71% share of total exports. Moreover, natural quartz crystal exports to Paraguay exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Chile (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Paraguay totaled +9.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Chile (-16.2% per year) and Uruguay (-4.1% per year).

In value terms, Paraguay ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for quartz crystal (natural) exports from Argentina, comprising 58% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Uruguay ($X), with a 23% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Paraguay stood at +2.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uruguay (-1.7% per year) and Chile (-18.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average natural quartz crystal export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -58% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a pronounced descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 75% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

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 Uruguay ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Paraguay ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Ecuador (+11.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Natural Quartz Crystal Imports

Imports into Argentina

In 2022, purchases abroad of quartz crystal (natural) increased by 18% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. In general, imports, however, saw a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 56% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, natural quartz crystal imports reduced markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 115% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of natural quartz crystal to Argentina, with a 87% share of total imports. Moreover, natural quartz crystal imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X tons), ninefold. Chile (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 2.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Brazil amounted to -4.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+17.6% per year) and Chile (-1.0% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of quartz crystal (natural) to Argentina, comprising 82% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 7.7% share of total imports. It was followed by Chile, with a 5.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Brazil was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+5.2% per year) and Chile (-2.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average natural quartz crystal import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -34.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 39% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Paraguay ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (+4.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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