Belgium: Natural Quartz Crystal Market 2024

Natural Quartz Crystal Market Size in Belgium

The Belgian natural quartz crystal market soared to $X in 2022, growing by 796% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Natural quartz crystal consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Natural Quartz Crystal Production in Belgium

In value terms, natural quartz crystal production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Natural Quartz Crystal Exports

Exports from Belgium

After three years of growth, shipments abroad of quartz crystal (natural) decreased by -80% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 162%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, natural quartz crystal exports declined rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 189% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), the UK (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of natural quartz crystal exports from Belgium, with a combined 88% share of total exports. Norway, Germany, Algeria, Italy and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 9.5%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Norway (with a CAGR of +264.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the UK ($X), France ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest markets for natural quartz crystal exported from Belgium worldwide, with a combined 89% share of total exports. Algeria, Germany, Italy, Norway and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 7.8%.

Among the main countries of destination, Norway, with a CAGR of +216.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average natural quartz crystal export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 5.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 34% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Portugal ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Norway ($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 Portugal (+9.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Natural Quartz Crystal Imports

Imports into Belgium

In 2022, the amount of quartz crystal (natural) imported into Belgium dropped rapidly to X tons, shrinking by -49.1% against 2021. In general, imports saw a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 126%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, natural quartz crystal imports declined significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 97% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of natural quartz crystal imports to Belgium, with a combined 81% share of total imports. Brazil, Italy and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 18%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of +14.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and Turkey ($X) constituted the largest natural quartz crystal suppliers to Belgium, together comprising 77% of total imports.

Italy, with a CAGR of +38.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average natural quartz crystal import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 26% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 33%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+21.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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