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Imports of Burmese quartz plummeted 50% in 2018 compared to the previous year, from 9,000 kilograms to just 4,500. Nevertheless, demand for the mineral still rose 22.9% year-on-year. Barbados overtook Burmese quartz imports in 2018, with 4,500 kilograms. China, Norway and France followed behind as the second, third and fourth largest importers.
