Quartzite Price in Kenya - 2022

Quartzite Price in Kenya (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average quartzite import price amounted to $174 per ton, almost unchanged from the previous year. In general, the import price enjoyed pronounced growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by 234% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $308 per ton. From 2016 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 South Africa ($551 per ton), while the price for India totaled $74 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+98.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Quartzite Price in Kenya (FOB) - 2022

The average quartzite export price stood at $325 per ton in 2022, declining by -19.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 5.2%. The export price peaked at $2,147 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($749 per ton), while the average price for exports to Uganda stood at $254 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Uganda (-1.2%).

Quartzite Imports in Kenya

After three years of growth, purchases abroad of quartzite decreased by -5.1% to 140 tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +11.3% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 45%.

In value terms, quartzite imports declined to $24K in 2022. In general, total imports indicated significant growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +21.6% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +80.0% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 72% against the previous year.

Import of Quartzite in Kenya (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
South Africa	8.4	12.8	14.7	15.6	22.9%
India	4.4	9.7	9.3	8.3	23.6%
Others	0.8	0.8	1.4	0.5	-14.5%
Total	13.6	23.3	25.5	24.4	21.5%

Top Suppliers of Quartzite to Kenya in 2022:

India (111.7 tons)
South Africa (28.3 tons)

Quartzite Exports in Kenya

Quartzite exports from Kenya soared to 14 tons in 2022, jumping by 35% against the year before. Overall, total exports indicated a significant increase from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +21.9% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +81.0% against 2019 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, quartzite exports rose rapidly to $4.6K in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a deep slump.