Australia: Natural Quartz Crystal Market 2024

Natural Quartz Crystal Market Size in Australia

The Australian natural quartz crystal market rose to $X in 2022, with an increase of 1.7% against the previous year. In general, consumption posted a remarkable increase. Natural quartz crystal consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Natural Quartz Crystal Production in Australia

In value terms, natural quartz crystal production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 74% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Natural Quartz Crystal Exports

Exports from Australia

In 2022, approx. X tons of quartz crystal (natural) were exported from Australia; reducing by -68.4% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports saw a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 289% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, natural quartz crystal exports declined markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 112%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

New Zealand (X tons) was the main destination for natural quartz crystal exports from Australia, accounting for a 87% share of total exports. Moreover, natural quartz crystal exports to New Zealand exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tons), sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to New Zealand stood at -10.0%.

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) remains the key foreign market for quartz crystal (natural) exports from Australia, comprising 74% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 19% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to New Zealand totaled -8.8%.

Export Prices by Country

The average natural quartz crystal export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price enjoyed buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 138%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

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 Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to New Zealand amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Japan (+260.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Natural Quartz Crystal Imports

Imports into Australia

In 2022, purchases abroad of quartz crystal (natural) increased by 881% to X tons, rising for the fourth year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, imports recorded significant growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, natural quartz crystal imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 599%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of natural quartz crystal to Australia, with a 89% share of total imports. Moreover, natural quartz crystal imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Brazil (X tons), with a 3.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled +53.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+28.6% per year) and Brazil (+76.1% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of quartz crystal (natural) to Australia, comprising 81% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Brazil, with a 3.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at +49.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+35.5% per year) and Brazil (+68.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average natural quartz crystal import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -42.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 110% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+5.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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