Brazil: Natural Quartz Crystal Market 2024

Natural Quartz Crystal Market Size in Brazil

The Brazilian natural quartz crystal market contracted modestly to $X in 2022, which is down by -1.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt descent. Natural quartz crystal consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Natural Quartz Crystal Production in Brazil

In value terms, natural quartz crystal production dropped modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Natural Quartz Crystal Exports

Exports from Brazil

For the eighth consecutive year, Brazil recorded growth in overseas shipments of quartz crystal (natural), which increased by 7.9% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 49% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, natural quartz crystal exports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 53%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), China (X tons) and Japan (X tons) were the main destinations of natural quartz crystal exports from Brazil, together accounting for 89% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +50.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), China ($X) and the United States ($X) were the largest markets for natural quartz crystal exported from Brazil worldwide, with a combined 90% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, China, with a CAGR of +46.8%, 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, picking up by 4.4% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.9%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 Taiwan (Chinese) (+6.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Natural Quartz Crystal Imports

Imports into Brazil

In 2022, overseas purchases of quartz crystal (natural) decreased by -47.6% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after four years of growth. In general, imports saw a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 143%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, natural quartz crystal imports reduced modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 42%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest natural quartz crystal supplier to Brazil, accounting for a 52% share of total imports. Moreover, natural quartz crystal imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), twofold. Sweden (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain totaled +6.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-11.9% per year) and Sweden (+3,071.0% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of quartz crystal (natural) to Brazil, comprising 43% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Norway ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany totaled -1.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Norway (0.0% per year) and Spain (+6.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average natural quartz crystal import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 86% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 219%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+62.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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