Macedonia: Natural Quartz Crystal Market 2020

Natural Quartz Crystal Market Size in Macedonia

The revenue of the natural quartz crystal market in Macedonia amounted to $X in 2018, going down by -X% against the previous year. In general, natural quartz crystal consumption continues to indicate an abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. Macedonia natural quartz crystal consumption peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Natural Quartz Crystal Production in Macedonia

In value terms, natural quartz crystal production amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Overall, natural quartz crystal production continues to indicate a deep deduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when production volume increased by X% y-o-y. Macedonia natural quartz crystal production peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Natural Quartz Crystal Exports

Exports from Macedonia

In 2018, the exports of quartz crystal (natural) from Macedonia amounted to X tons, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, natural quartz crystal exports continue to indicate buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, natural quartz crystal exports reached their peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2018, the growth of natural quartz crystal exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, natural quartz crystal exports totaled $X in 2018. In general, natural quartz crystal exports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Macedonia exports peaked in 2018 and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2018, China (X tons), India (X tons), Germany (X tons), Spain (X tons), Turkey (X tons), Kazakhstan (X tons), Norway (X tons) and Ukraine (X tons) represented the major exporters of quartz crystal (natural) exported in the world, generating X% of total export.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Ukraine, while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest natural quartz crystal markets from Macedonia were China ($X), India ($X) and Turkey ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

India experienced the highest growth rate of market size, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the natural quartz crystal export price in Macedonia amounted to $X per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, the natural quartz crystal export price continues to indicate a slight contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. Macedonia export price peaked at $X per ton in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, export prices failed to regain their momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Natural Quartz Crystal Imports

Imports into Macedonia

Natural quartz crystal imports into Macedonia totaled X tons in 2018, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, natural quartz crystal imports, however, continue to indicate an outstanding expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, natural quartz crystal imports attained their peak of X tons, leveling off in the following year.

In value terms, natural quartz crystal imports amounted to $X in 2018. In general, natural quartz crystal imports, however, continue to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, natural quartz crystal imports reached their maximum in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2018, Sweden (X tons), distantly followed by Malaysia (X tons), France (X tons) and Norway (X tons) represented the largest importers of quartz crystal (natural), together committing X% of total imports. Iceland (X tons), the U.S. (X tons), South Korea (X tons), Japan (X tons), Spain (X tons), Germany (X tons), Israel (X tons) and China (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Malaysia (+X% per year), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest natural quartz crystal importing markets into Macedonia were the U.S. ($X), Japan ($X) and Norway ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Malaysia, China, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Israel, France, Iceland, Germany and Macedonia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X terms of the main importing countries, Malaysia recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to market size, over the period under review, while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The natural quartz crystal import price in Macedonia stood at $X per ton in 2018, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the natural quartz crystal import price, however, continues to indicate a drastic contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 when the import price increased by X% year-to-year. Macedonia import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while Sweden ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the U.S., while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform