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Natural Sand Prices in China

China Natural Sand Import Price in September 2022

In September 2022, the natural sand price stood at $55.0 per ton (CIF, China), rising by 11% against the previous month. Over the last eight months, it increased at an average monthly rate of +2.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2022 when the average import price increased by 45% m-o-m. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $62.9 per ton. From April 2022 to September 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In September 2022, the country with the highest price was Australia ($68.0 per ton), while the price for Myanmar ($2.3 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Philippines (+63.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

China Natural Sand Import Prices by Type

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplied products. In September 2022, the product with the highest price was silica sands (quartz sands or industrial sands) ($57.7 per ton), while the price for construction sands stood at $29.7 per ton.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by silica sand (+2.5%).

China Natural Sand Imports

After two months of growth, overseas purchases of natural sands decreased by -14.1% to 363K tons in September 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in July 2022 when imports increased by 55% against the previous month. Imports peaked at 445K tons in February 2022; however, from March 2022 to September 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, natural sand imports dropped to $20M (IndexBox estimates) in September 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in July 2022 when imports increased by 44% m-o-m. Imports peaked at 21K tons in August 2022, and then dropped in the following month.

China Natural Sand Imports by Type

In September 2022, silica sands (quartz sands or industrial sands) (328K tons) was the main type of natural sand supplied to China, accounting for a 90% share of total imports. Moreover, silica sands (quartz sands or industrial sands) exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, construction sands (35K tons), tenfold.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of the volume of import of silica sands (quartz sands or industrial sands) stood at -1.7%.

In value terms, silica sands (quartz sands or industrial sands) ($19M) constituted the largest type of natural sand supplied to China, comprising 95% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by construction sands ($1M), with a 5.1% share of total imports.

China Natural Sand Imports by Country

Australia (140K tons), Malaysia (136K tons) and Indonesia (48K tons) were the main suppliers of natural sand imports to China, together accounting for 89% of total imports. These countries were followed by Russia and Myanmar, which together accounted for a further 8.7%.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Russia (with a CAGR of +487.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest natural sand suppliers to China were Australia ($9.5M), Malaysia ($6.2M) and Indonesia ($1.9M), with a combined 88% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Russia and Myanmar, which together accounted for a further 0.8%.

Russia, with a CAGR of +68.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the natural sand market in China. 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)

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China

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Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in China
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Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

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1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023