Key Market Indicators
Portugal's quartz exports are projected to drop by 1.6% year-on-year to nearly 4.9 million kilograms by 2026. Since 1993, the country's exports have steadily declined by 3% each year. In 2021, Portugal ranked 20th in global quartz exports, at 5.4 million kilograms - Finland was ahead, with 5.4 million kilograms. China, Spain and Norway came in second, third and fourth respectively. Meanwhile, Portugal's quartz imports are estimated to increase by 3.3% year-on-year to 17.8 million kilograms by 2026. Since 1993, the country's imports have risen by 44.1% year-on-year. In 2021, Portugal was the 23rd largest importer, at 14.6 million kilograms - Nigeria overtook them with 14.6 million kilograms. China, Norway and France ranked second, third and fourth respectively.
