Because there are variation in the quality of garnet, the prices vary depending on the quality of the mineral. In 2002, crude garnet ranged anywhere from $53 per metric ton to $220 per metric ton. On the other hand, the prices of refined garnet ranged anywhere from $61 per metric ton to $331 per metric ton with the average price being $165 per metric ton per year Olson 2001. In 2002, the U.S imported 23,000 tons of garnet and exported 10,400 tons of garnet. The U.S's main source of garnet import were Australia (37%), China (35%), and India (28%). Because of the over production of garnet and the variation in the quality of the mineral, the prices are relatively low. With the governments around the world becoming more health conscious and environmentally conscious, the garnet producers benefit because of the higher demand of the mineral. The garnet industry is predicted to grow 3%-5% per year with water jet cutting and blasting cleaning market having the highest growth.