Germany: Natural Quartz Crystal Market 2024

Natural Quartz Crystal Market Size in Germany

In 2022, the German natural quartz crystal market decreased by -8.6% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after five years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Natural Quartz Crystal Production in Germany

In value terms, natural quartz crystal production expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Natural Quartz Crystal Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, exports of quartz crystal (natural) from Germany shrank notably to X tons, falling by -27.6% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a mild decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 69%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, natural quartz crystal exports dropped rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 62%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), France (X tons) and Luxembourg (X tons) were the main destinations of natural quartz crystal exports from Germany, together comprising 93% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of +2.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for natural quartz crystal exported from Germany were the Netherlands ($X), France ($X) and Luxembourg ($X), together comprising 68% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Luxembourg, with a CAGR of -0.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

The average natural quartz crystal export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -4.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by 20% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Luxembourg ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Luxembourg (+14.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Natural Quartz Crystal Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of quartz crystal (natural), when their volume decreased by -20.6% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports recorded a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 19%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, natural quartz crystal imports dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Austria (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of natural quartz crystal to Germany, with a 60% share of total imports. Moreover, natural quartz crystal imports from Austria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), sixfold. Turkey (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 6.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Austria amounted to +1.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+17.7% per year) and Turkey (+19.5% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X), Austria ($X) and Italy ($X) constituted the largest natural quartz crystal suppliers to Germany, with a combined 43% share of total imports. Brazil, Belgium, North Macedonia, Slovenia, Sweden and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 29%.

Among the main suppliers, North Macedonia, with a CAGR of +140.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average natural quartz crystal import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 9.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 11%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+20.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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