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Natural Sand Prices in the United States

U.S. Natural Sand Export Price per Ton in August 2022

In August 2022, the natural sand price per ton amounted to $101.0 (FOB, US), rising by 15% against the previous month. Over the last seven-month period, it increased at an average monthly rate of +2.7%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in April 2022 an increase of 17% against the previous month. The export price peaked in August 2022.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In August 2022, the country with the highest price was China ($668.0 per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada ($48.0 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (+4.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

U.S. Natural Sand Export Prices by Type

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major types of exported product. In August 2022, the product with the highest price was construction sands ($391.3 per ton), while the average price for exports of silica sands (quartz sands or industrial sands) stood at $98.9 per ton.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for the following types: construction sands (+4.8%).

U.S. Natural Sand Exports

In August 2022, approximately 619K tons of natural sands were exported from the United States; surging by 11% against July 2022 figures. The total export volume increased at an average monthly rate of +5.0% over the period from January 2022 to August 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain months. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in March 2022 when exports increased by 51% m-o-m. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 636K tons. From April 2022 to August 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, natural sand exports skyrocketed to $63M (IndexBox estimates) in August 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a buoyant increase from January 2022 to August 2022: its value increased at an average monthly rate of +7.8% over the last seven months. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on August 2022 figures, exports increased by +40.7% against May 2022 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2022 when exports increased by 36% m-o-m. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in August 2022.

U.S. Natural Sand Exports by Type

Silica sands (quartz sands or industrial sands) (615K tons) was the largest type of natural sand exported from the United States, accounting for a 99% share of total exports. It was followed by construction sands (4.5K tons), with a 0.7% share of total exports.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly growth rate of the volume of export of silica sands (quartz sands or industrial sands) amounted to +5.0%.

In value terms, silica sands (quartz sands or industrial sands) ($61M) remains the largest type of natural sand exported from the United States, comprising 97% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by construction sands ($1.8M), with a 2.8% share of total exports.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of the export volume of silica sands (quartz sands or industrial sands) totaled +7.8%.

U.S. Natural Sand Exports by Country

Canada (510K tons) was the main destination for natural sand exports from the United States, accounting for a 82% share of total exports. Moreover, natural sand exports to Canada exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Japan (39K tons), more than tenfold. China (29K tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 4.6% share.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of volume to Canada stood at +5.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: Japan (+9.5% per month) and China (+6.1% per month).

In value terms, the largest markets for natural sand exported from the United States were Canada ($25M), China ($19M) and Japan ($7.9M), together comprising 82% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Japan, with a CAGR of +14.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments 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 the U.S.. 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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United States

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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
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Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
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Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
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Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
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The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
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 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
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, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024