World - Natural Sands - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Natural sand market: get access to the most recent facts and figures powered by an Ai-driven BI platform. Statistics cover companies, imports, market prices, production, exports, trade, market size, and consumption. Here is a breakdown by region, including Africa, Latin America, the Middle East, the U.K., EU, the U.S., China, and Russia. Market dynamics and forecast to 2030 are also provided in the reports.
Natural Sand - World's Largest Markets
| Rating | Country |
|---|---|
| 1 | India |
| 2 | China |
| 3 | Micronesia |
In value terms, the largest natural sand markets worldwide were India, China and Micronesia, together comprising 26% of the global market.
Among the main consuming countries, India recorded the highest growth rate of market size, over the period under review, while natural sand market for the other global leaders experienced a decline in the market figures.
Natural Sand Prices
Lowest Prices - FOB - Top Exporters
| COUNTRY | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR, 2018-2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD per ton | ||||
| Israel | 0.9 | 1 | 1.2 | 15.9% |
| Oman | 23 | 14 | 8.4 | -39.6% |
| Mexico | 9.3 | 9.5 | 9.4 | 0.6% |
| Canada | 11 | 10 | 9.7 | -6.1% |
| China | 16 | 16 | 20 | 11.8% |
| France | 26 | 22 | 24 | -3.9% |
| Poland | 25 | 30 | 24 | -2.0% |
| Saudi Arabia | 63 | 65 | 46 | -14.6% |
| Belgium | 56 | 45 | 48 | -7.4% |
| Malaysia | 113 | 25 | 52 | -32.2% |
| United States | 81 | 79 | 86 | 3.0% |
| Netherlands | 83 | 120 | 116 | 18.2% |
| Germany | 154 | 173 | 241 | 25.1% |
| Average | 54 | 48 | 46 | -8.0% |
Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Germany ($241 per ton), while Israel ($1.2 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Highest Prices - CIF - Top Importers
| COUNTRY | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR, 2018-2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD per ton | ||||
| Micronesia | 2.87290332855E-7 | 3.02727466519E-7 | 3.18093066376E-7 | 5.2% |
| Average | 0.03 | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.0% |
As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Micronesia.
From 2018 to 2020, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Micronesia amounted to +5.2% per year.
Natural Sand - Top Importers
| COUNTRY | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR, 2018-2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| billion USD | ||||
| Micronesia | 2.2593E-5 | 2.1516E-5 | 2.0433E-5 | -4.9% |
In value terms, Micronesia ($20K) constitutes the largest market for imported natural sands worldwide.
In Micronesia, natural sand imports contracted by an average annual rate of -4.9% over the period from 2018-2020.
Natural Sand - Top Exporters
| COUNTRY | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR, 2018-2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| billion USD | ||||
| United States | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.4 | -17.2% |
| Netherlands | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | -0.5% |
| Germany | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.5% |
| Belgium | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | -5.8% |
| Malaysia | 0.2 | 0.02 | 0.07 | -43.6% |
In value terms, the United States ($365M), the Netherlands ($202M) and Germany ($155M) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2020, together comprising 48% of global exports. These countries were followed by Belgium, Malaysia, France, Oman, China, Saudi Arabia, Canada, Poland, Mexico and Israel, which together accounted for a further 28%.
Oman (+372.0% per year) saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Natural Sand - Market Forecast
Driven by rising demand for natural sand worldwide, the market is expected to start an upward consumption trend over the next decade. The performance of the market is forecast to increase slightly, with an anticipated CAGR of for the period from 2020 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to by the end of 2030.
Natural Sand - Top Companies
Covia Holdings Corporation, U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc., Fairmount Minerals, LLC, Bison Merger Sub I, LLC, BASIN MINERALS LIMITED, SWANSANDS PTY LTD, BASIN MINERALS HOLDINGS PTY LTD, BASIN PROPERTIES PTY LTD, U. S. Silica Company, Hourglass Holdings, LLC, Badger Mining Corporation, Quarzwerke Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung, Pioneer Sands LLC, Lonestar Prospects, Ltd., YUNNAN YONGCHANG SILICON INDUSTRY CO LTD, Smart Sand, Inc., PALL FILTRATION AND SEPARATIONS PTY LIMITED, Cadre Services Inc., Standard Sand & Silica Company, Wedron Silica Company
Natural Sand - Product Coverage
- HS 250510 - Sands; natural, silica and quartz sands, whether or not coloured
- HS 250590 - Sands; natural, (other than silica and quartz sands), whether or not coloured, (other than metal-bearing sands of chapter 26)
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global natural sand market. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 08121150 - Silica sands (quartz sands or industrial sands)
- Prodcom 08121190 - Construction sands such as clayey sands, kaolinic sands, f eldspathic sands (excluding silica sands, metal bearing sands)
Country coverage:
Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:
- USA
- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
+ the largest producing countries
Data coverage:
- Global market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Global production, split by region and country
- Global trade (exports and imports)
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.
In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:
- How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
- How to load your idle production capacity
- How to boost your sales on overseas markets
- How to increase your profit margins
- How to make your supply chain more sustainable
- How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
- How to outsource production to other countries
- How to prepare your business for global expansion
While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
- MOST TRADED PRODUCT
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
- PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. GLOBAL IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. GLOBAL EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES
The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- United States
- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2024
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Consumption, By Country, 2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, By Country, 2024
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, 2012–2024
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