Switzerland: Natural Quartz Crystal Market 2024

Natural Quartz Crystal Market Size in Switzerland

The Swiss natural quartz crystal market shrank to $X in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, enjoyed a modest increase. Natural quartz crystal consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Natural Quartz Crystal Production in Switzerland

In value terms, natural quartz crystal production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a measured expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by 105%. Natural quartz crystal production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Natural Quartz Crystal Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2022, the amount of quartz crystal (natural) exported from Switzerland declined rapidly to X tons, shrinking by -49.8% against the previous year. Overall, exports continue to indicate a dramatic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 103%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, natural quartz crystal exports shrank rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a dramatic slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 84% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for natural quartz crystal exports from Switzerland, accounting for a 55% share of total exports. Moreover, natural quartz crystal exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Thailand (X tons), twofold. Spain (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany stood at -12.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Thailand (+11.2% per year) and Spain (+40.5% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for natural quartz crystal exported from Switzerland were Germany ($X), Thailand ($X) and the United States ($X), with a combined 83% share of total exports. France, Italy, Spain and Ireland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 14%.

Among the main countries of destination, Spain, with a CAGR of +11.6%, 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, rising by 50% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 373% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 Italy (+23.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Natural Quartz Crystal Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, imports of quartz crystal (natural) into Switzerland reduced to X tons, which is down by -7.6% on the year before. In general, imports recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, natural quartz crystal imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Norway (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Brazil (X tons) were the main suppliers of natural quartz crystal imports to Switzerland, with a combined 71% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Norway (with a CAGR of +19.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of quartz crystal (natural) to Switzerland, comprising 54% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Norway ($X), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by Brazil, with a 7.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Italy amounted to +9.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Norway (+21.1% per year) and Brazil (-10.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average natural quartz crystal import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 37% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 92% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($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 (+9.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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