France: Natural Quartz Crystal Market 2025

Natural Quartz Crystal Market Size in France

The French natural quartz crystal market declined slightly to $X in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a noticeable descent. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Natural Quartz Crystal Production in France

In value terms, natural quartz crystal production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a noticeable decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 36%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Natural Quartz Crystal Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, the amount of quartz crystal (natural) exported from France soared to X tons, with an increase of 57% compared with 2021. In general, exports saw a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 6,160% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, natural quartz crystal exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a notable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 1,593% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Norway (X tons), Iceland (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of natural quartz crystal exports from France, together accounting for 98% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Iceland (with a CAGR of +21.4%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Norway ($X), Iceland ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest markets for natural quartz crystal exported from France worldwide, together accounting for 92% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Iceland, with a CAGR of +21.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average natural quartz crystal export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -6.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average export price increased by 281%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average 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 Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Norway ($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 Germany (+2.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Natural Quartz Crystal Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, overseas purchases of quartz crystal (natural) decreased by -14.4% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 165%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, natural quartz crystal imports shrank modestly to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a noticeable slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of natural quartz crystal to France, with a 86% share of total imports. Moreover, natural quartz crystal imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Norway (X tons), more than tenfold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 4.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain amounted to +10.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Norway (-1.8% per year) and Germany (+25.8% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of quartz crystal (natural) to France, comprising 63% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Brazil ($X), with a 5.1% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 3.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain amounted to +12.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brazil (-13.7% per year) and Germany (+19.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average natural quartz crystal import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 64% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while the price for Norway ($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 (+2.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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