U.S.: Natural Quartz Crystal Market 2024

Natural Quartz Crystal Market Size in the U.S.

The U.S. natural quartz crystal market was estimated at $X in 2022, increasing by 3.4% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a noticeable shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Natural Quartz Crystal Production in the U.S.

In value terms, natural quartz crystal production stood at $X in 2022. Overall, production, however, showed a pronounced setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 16%. Natural quartz crystal production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Natural Quartz Crystal Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2022, shipments abroad of quartz crystal (natural) increased by 9.4% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports showed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 123%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, natural quartz crystal exports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 161%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Norway (X tons), Mexico (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main destinations of natural quartz crystal exports from the United States, together accounting for 74% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +74.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for natural quartz crystal exported from the United States were Mexico ($X), Norway ($X) and China ($X), with a combined 69% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Norway, with a CAGR of +78.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 74% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 Canada (+18.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Natural Quartz Crystal Imports

Imports into the U.S.

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of quartz crystal (natural) decreased by -4.8% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 64%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

In value terms, natural quartz crystal imports declined modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 65%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) constituted the largest natural quartz crystal supplier to the United States, accounting for a 54% share of total imports. Moreover, natural quartz crystal imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Canada (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by India (X tons), with a 5.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Turkey stood at +15.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Canada (+8.4% per year) and India (+65.9% per year).

In value terms, the largest natural quartz crystal suppliers to the United States were Turkey ($X), Brazil ($X) and Canada ($X), together comprising 77% of total imports. India, China, South Korea and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 15%.

Among the main suppliers, South Korea, with a CAGR of +51.7%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

The average natural quartz crystal import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 4.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 11%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while the price for Canada ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+5.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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