The quartz market accounted for US$ 8,037.0 Mn in 2018 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.2% during the forecast period 2019 - 2027, to account to US$ 13,762.6 Mn by 2027.
Quartz is a mineral form of SiO2 stable at low temperatures and pressures. It is found in igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic, and hydrothermal mineral environments, mainly in continental regions. It is highly resistant to mechanical and chemical weathering, and the high durability makes it the dominant mineral of mountaintops and the primary constituent of river, beach, and desert sand.
The Asia Pacific region held the largest market share in the global quartz market. The region is dominated by the presence of a number of quartz manufacturers such as Caesarstone, Hanwha L&C, Dupont Cosentino Group, among others, propels the quartz market growth. The rapid adoption of innovative and advanced technologies by these players in order to improve operational efficiency is expected to boost the APAC quartz market during the forecast period. Increasing industrial development coupled with rising government investments towards the automotive & electrical and electronics infrastructures is expected to fuel the quartz market in the upcoming years. Also, the increasing research and development investments for quartz production is estimated to boost the quartz market growth in the Asia-Pacific region. India, China, and Japan are the largest countries, contributing to the overall quartz market in the Asia-Pacific.
Global Quartz Markets
- Sample PDF showcases the content structure and the nature of the information with qualitative and quantitative analysis.
- Sample PDF showcases the content structure and the nature of the information with qualitative and quantitative analysis.
Market Insights
Abundant availability and wide range applications of quartz to propel the quartz market
Quartz finds usage in a wide range of applications in industries such as electronics and semiconductor, solar, buildings and construction, medical, and optics and telecommunications. Quartz is naturally available in different varieties, shapes, transparencies, and colors, which further increase its value and application. Different types of colored quartz are considered semi-precious gemstones, and they are often used in jewelry and stone carving. Amethyst, ametrine, citrine, and opal are precious or semi-precious gemstones that are widely used in jewelry for their color and durability. On grounding quartz into quartz sands, it can be used in the production of fiberglass, and as an abrasive in sandblasting and stone-cutting. Pure quartz sand is extensively used in water purification systems. Small chips produced of quartz are used in watches, televisions, clocks, computers, and stereos as quartz when under pressure has the potential to produce an electric voltage that can control the frequencies of electric impulses.
Rising Demand for Synthetic Quartz is expected to boost the quartz market globally
Synthetic quartz offers various beneficial properties such as resistance to acids, corrosion, high temperatures, impact, wear, compression, bending, and infiltration. Therefore, it is extensively used in the electronics and semiconductor industry. Synthetic quartz is most prominently used in optical components that are used in wavelength lasers of microlithography projection systems. The optical components made of synthetic quartz are used to transmit high-energy ultraviolet laser radiation for producing large-scale integrated circuits. Synthetic quartz components are highly resistant to laser, which makes them suitable for high-power or short-wavelength lasers. Synthetic quartz is also used to manufacture crucibles that pull single crystal silicon used to produce semiconductor devices and solar cells. High purity quartz is further used for single crystal ingots from silicon metal in the solar industry. Currently, most of the quartz crystals used in optical instruments and electronic components are produced in laboratories instead of extracting from mines. Therefore, the easy availability of synthetic quartz and its application in various industries, such as electronics & electrical, automotive, and construction, are among the factors boosting the demand for synthetic quartz and impacting the quartz market globally.
Product Insights
On the basis of product, the global quartz market has been segmented into quartz surface and tile, high-purity quartz, quartz glass, quartz crystal, quartz sand, and others. Under the products segment, the quartz surface and tile market led to the global quartz market. Moreover, the high-purity quartz segment is anticipated to register the fastest CAGR over the projected period. High purity quartz (HPQ) has a negligible amount of impurities and is produced with more than 99% silicon dioxide. HPQ is used in industries such as semiconductor, solar, fiber optics, and lighting. High purity fused quartz is made from high purity quartz and offers a wide range of optical, mechanical, and thermal properties that are essential for manufacturing various high-tech products. Growing demand for high purity quartz from the semiconductor industry is the primary factor driving its demand globally. In the semiconductor industry, HPQ is used for applications such as in the production of tubes, crucibles, and rods.
End-User industry Insights
The global quartz market by the end-user industry has been segmented into electronics and semiconductor, solar, buildings and construction, medical, optics and telecommunication, and others. The electronics and semiconductor segment accounted for the largest share in the global quartz market. Quartz is widely used in electronic devices such as resonators to provide stable performance. Naturally occurring pure quartz is used for growing silicon wafers in the semiconductor industry. Pure quartz sand is used to produce silicon metal semiconductors for transistors, in the development of integrated circuits, microelectronics, and the silicon chip. Quartz is also used as a piezoelectric cell that produces electricity when applied stress and even has a converse effect.
Rest of the Middle East and Africa Quartz Market by End-User Industry
- Sample PDF showcases the content structure and the nature of the information with qualitative and quantitative analysis.
- Sample PDF showcases the content structure and the nature of the information with qualitative and quantitative analysis.
Customize Research To Suit Your Requirement
We can optimize and tailor the analysis and scope which is unmet through our standard offerings. This flexibility will help you gain the exact information needed for your business planning and decision making.
Quartz Market: Strategic Insights
Market Size Value in US$ 8,037.0 Million in 2018 Market Size Value by US$ 13,762.6 Million by 2027 Growth rate CAGR of 6.2% from 2019-2027 Forecast Period 2019-2027 Base Year 2019
Shejal
Have a question?
Shejal will walk you through a 15-minute call to present the report’s content and answer all queries if you have any.
Speak to Analyst
Customize Research To Suit Your Requirement
We can optimize and tailor the analysis and scope which is unmet through our standard offerings. This flexibility will help you gain the exact information needed for your business planning and decision making.
Quartz Market: Strategic Insights
| Market Size Value in | US$ 8,037.0 Million in 2018 |
| Market Size Value by | US$ 13,762.6 Million by 2027 |
| Growth rate | CAGR of 6.2% from 2019-2027 |
| Forecast Period | 2019-2027 |
| Base Year | 2019 |
Shejal
Have a question?
Shejal will walk you through a 15-minute call to present the report’s content and answer all queries if you have any.
Speak to Analyst
Mergers and acquisitions were observed as the most adopted strategies in the global quartz market. Few of the recent developments in the global quartz market are listed below:
2019:Saint Gobain SA conducted R&D for new possible applications.
2017:Quality Quartz Engineering has been selected to deliver design development work on a load-bearing quartz rod integral to the energy supply of the world’s largest fusion reactor.
GLOBAL QUARTZ MARKET SEGMENTATION
Global Quartz Market - By Product
- Quartz Surface and Tile
- High-Purity Quartz
- Quartz Glass
- Quartz Crystal
- Quartz Sand
- Others
Global Quartz Market - By End-User Industry
- Electronics and Semiconductor
- Solar
- Buildings and Construction
- Medical
- Optics and Telecommunication
- Others
Global Quartz Market - By Geography
North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Mexico
Europe
- Germany
- France
- Italy
- UK
- Russia
- Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
- Australia
- China
- India
- Japan
- South Korea
- Rest of Asia Pacific
Middle East and Africa (MEA)
- South Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- Rest of MEA
South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Rest of South America (SAM)
Company Profiles
- Caesarstone Ltd
- Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
- Sibelco
- E. I. DU Pont De Nemours and Company
- Saint Gobain S.A.
- Creswick Quartz
- Quartz Corporation
- Momentive Performance Materials Inc.
- Baba Quartz
- Quality Quartz Engineering
Report Coverage
Revenue forecast, Company Analysis, Industry landscape, Growth factors, and Trends
Segment Covered
Product ; End-User Industry , and Geography
Regional Scope
North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, South & Central America
Country Scope
Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States
Frequently Asked Questions
The major players operating in the global quartz market, includes Baba Quartz, Quality Quartz Engineering, Momentive, Quartz Corporation, Creswick Quartz, Saint Gobain S.A., Dupont, Sibelco NV, Thermofisher Scientific, and Caesarstone Ltd among others.
The quartz was dominated by the Asia Pacific at a global level. The largest market share of this region is primarily attributed to the presence of major quartz manufacturers in the region. Increasing demand for quartz from the electronics industry in developed and developing countries in the APAC countries such as China, Japan, South Korea, and India is propelling the growth of the quartz market in APAC. Furthermore, the well-established building and construction sector in the Asian countries provides a huge market opportunity for the key players operating in the quartz market. The quartz and quartz products produced in Asian countries, such as China and India, are mainly exported to the US, Germany, and France. This further provides a huge customer base for quartz products manufactured in APAC.
Building and construction industry is expected to grow at a faster pace during the forecasted period. Increasing demand for quartz surfaces and tiles in residential and commercial sectors is projected to boost the demand for quartz from the building and construction industry. Moreover, quartz kitchen countertops are gaining popularity due to their durability and stain resistance properties. Due to the increasing popularity of quartz countertops, many American and European producers are innovating new products by mixing quartz material with different types of resin. Additionally, quartz is a cheaper alternative to natural stone, such as marble countertops and granite countertops. These factors are propelling the demand for quartz in the building and construction sector.
The List of Companies - Global Quartz Market
- Caesarstone Ltd
- Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
- Sibelco
- E. I. DU Pont De Nemours and Company
- Saint Gobain S.A.
- Creswick Quartz
- Quartz Corporation
- Momentive Performance Materials Inc.
- Baba Quartz
- Quality Quartz Engineering
The Insight Partners performs research in 4 major stages: Data Collection & Secondary Research, Primary Research, Data Analysis and Data Triangulation & Final Review.
- Data Collection and Secondary Research:
As a market research and consulting firm operating from a decade, we have published many reports and advised several clients across the globe. First step for any study will start with an assessment of currently available data and insights from existing reports. Further, historical and current market information is collected from Investor Presentations, Annual Reports, SEC Filings, etc., and other information related to company’s performance and market positioning are gathered from Paid Databases (Factiva, Hoovers, and Reuters) and various other publications available in public domain.
Several associations trade associates, technical forums, institutes, societies and organizations are accessed to gain technical as well as market related insights through their publications such as research papers, blogs and press releases related to the studies are referred to get cues about the market. Further, white papers, journals, magazines, and other news articles published in the last 3 years are scrutinized and analyzed to understand the current market trends.
- Primary Research:
The primarily interview analysis comprise of data obtained from industry participants interview and answers to survey questions gathered by in-house primary team.
For primary research, interviews are conducted with industry experts/CEOs/Marketing Managers/Sales Managers/VPs/Subject Matter Experts from both demand and supply side to get a 360-degree view of the market. The primary team conducts several interviews based on the complexity of the markets to understand the various market trends and dynamics which makes research more credible and precise.
A typical research interview fulfils the following functions:
- Provides first-hand information on the market size, market trends, growth trends, competitive landscape, and outlook
- Validates and strengthens in-house secondary research findings
- Develops the analysis team’s expertise and market understanding
Primary research involves email interactions and telephone interviews for each market, category, segment, and sub-segment across geographies. The participants who typically take part in such a process include, but are not limited to:
- Industry participants: VPs, business development managers, market intelligence managers and national sales managers
- Outside experts: Valuation experts, research analysts and key opinion leaders specializing in the electronics and semiconductor industry.
Below is the breakup of our primary respondents by company, designation, and region:
Once we receive the confirmation from primary research sources or primary respondents, we finalize the base year market estimation and forecast the data as per the macroeconomic and microeconomic factors assessed during data collection.
- Data Analysis:
Once data is validated through both secondary as well as primary respondents, we finalize the market estimations by hypothesis formulation and factor analysis at regional and country level.
- 3.1 Macro-Economic Factor Analysis:
We analyse macroeconomic indicators such the gross domestic product (GDP), increase in the demand for goods and services across industries, technological advancement, regional economic growth, governmental policies, the influence of COVID-19, PEST analysis, and other aspects. This analysis aids in setting benchmarks for various nations/regions and approximating market splits. Additionally, the general trend of the aforementioned components aid in determining the market's development possibilities.
- 3.2 Country Level Data:
Various factors that are especially aligned to the country are taken into account to determine the market size for a certain area and country, including the presence of vendors, such as headquarters and offices, the country's GDP, demand patterns, and industry growth. To comprehend the market dynamics for the nation, a number of growth variables, inhibitors, application areas, and current market trends are researched. The aforementioned elements aid in determining the country's overall market's growth potential.
- 3.3 Company Profile:
The “Table of Contents” is formulated by listing and analyzing more than 25 - 30 companies operating in the market ecosystem across geographies. However, we profile only 10 companies as a standard practice in our syndicate reports. These 10 companies comprise leading, emerging, and regional players. Nonetheless, our analysis is not restricted to the 10 listed companies, we also analyze other companies present in the market to develop a holistic view and understand the prevailing trends. The “Company Profiles” section in the report covers key facts, business description, products & services, financial information, SWOT analysis, and key developments. The financial information presented is extracted from the annual reports and official documents of the publicly listed companies. Upon collecting the information for the sections of respective companies, we verify them via various primary sources and then compile the data in respective company profiles. The company level information helps us in deriving the base number as well as in forecasting the market size.
- 3.4 Developing Base Number:
Aggregation of sales statistics (2020-2022) and macro-economic factor, and other secondary and primary research insights are utilized to arrive at base number and related market shares for 2022. The data gaps are identified in this step and relevant market data is analyzed, collected from paid primary interviews or databases. On finalizing the base year market size, forecasts are developed on the basis of macro-economic, industry and market growth factors and company level analysis.
- Data Triangulation and Final Review:
The market findings and base year market size calculations are validated from supply as well as demand side. Demand side validations are based on macro-economic factor analysis and benchmarks for respective regions and countries. In case of supply side validations, revenues of major companies are estimated (in case not available) based on industry benchmark, approximate number of employees, product portfolio, and primary interviews revenues are gathered. Further revenue from target product/service segment is assessed to avoid overshooting of market statistics. In case of heavy deviations between supply and demand side values, all thes steps are repeated to achieve synchronization.
We follow an iterative model, wherein we share our research findings with Subject Matter Experts (SME’s) and Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) until consensus view of the market is not formulated – this model negates any drastic deviation in the opinions of experts. Only validated and universally acceptable research findings are quoted in our reports.
We have important check points that we use to validate our research findings – which we call – data triangulation, where we validate the information, we generate from secondary sources with primary interviews and then we re-validate with our internal data bases and Subject matter experts. This comprehensive model enables us to deliver high quality, reliable data in shortest possible time.
Trends and growth analysis reports related to Quartz Market
Feb 2020
Construction Additives Market
Size and Forecasts (2020 - 2030), Global and Regional Share, Trend, and Growth Opportunity Analysis Report Coverage: By Type [Cement Additives, Concrete Admixtures (Precast Concrete and Ready-Mix Concrete), Paints and Coatings Additives, Adhesives and Sealants Additives, Plastic Additives, Bitumen Additives, and Others], and Application (Residential, Commercial, Infrastructure, and Others)
Feb 2020
Oil Pollution Remediation Materials Market
Size and Forecasts (2020 - 2030), Global and Regional Share, Trend, and Growth Opportunity Analysis Report Coverage: By Type [Physical Remediation (Booms, Skimmers, and Adsorbent Materials), Chemical Remediation (Dispersants and Solidifiers), Thermal Remediation, and Bioremediation]
Feb 2020
Greenhouse and Mulch Film Market
Size and Forecast (2020 - 2030), Global and Regional Share, Trends, and Growth Opportunity Analysis Report Coverage: By Product Type (Greenhouse Films and Mulch Films), Material (LLDPE, LDPE, HDPE, EVA, PHA, PVC, PC, and Others), and Application (Vegetable Farming, Horticulture, Floriculture, and Others)
Feb 2020
Plastic for SLS 3D Printing Market
Size and Forecasts (2020 - 2030), Global and Regional Share, Trends, and Growth Opportunity Analysis Report Coverage: By Type (Polyamide, Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU), Polyether Ether Ketone (PEEK), and Others) and End-Use Industry (Healthcare, Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, Electronics, Others)
Feb 2020
Carbon Fiber-Based SMC BMC Market
Size and Forecasts (2020 - 2030), Global and Regional Share, Trends, and Growth Opportunity Analysis Report Coverage: By Resin Type (Polyester, Vinyl Ester, Epoxy, and Others) and End-Use Industry (Automotive, Aerospace, Electrical and Electronics, Building and Construction, and Others)
Feb 2020
Thermoplastic Adhesive Films Market
Size and Forecasts (2020 - 2030), Global and Regional Share, Trends, and Growth Opportunity Analysis Report Coverage: By Material (Polyethylene, Polyamide, Thermoplastics Polyurethane, Polyester, Polypropylene, Polyolefins, Copolyamides, Copolyesters, and Others); Technology (Cast Film and Blown Film); Application (Membrane Films, Barrier Films, and Blackout Films); End Use (Textile, Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Medical, Ballistic Protection, Lightweight Hybrid Construction, and Others)