Australia: Natural Sand Market 2022

Natural Sand Market Size in Australia

The Australian natural sand market fell rapidly to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -25.9% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a noticeable curtailment. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Natural Sand Production in Australia

In value terms, natural sand production reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -3.8% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 20%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Natural Sand Exports

Exports from Australia

In 2021, approx. X tons of natural sands were exported from Australia; increasing by 9.1% compared with the year before. Overall, total exports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 25% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, natural sand exports reached $X in 2021. In general, total exports indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -13.8% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 17%. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

China (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) and Japan (X tons) were the main destinations of natural sand exports from Australia, with a combined 75% share of total exports. South Korea, the Philippines and Singapore lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 21%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Singapore (with a CAGR of +75.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for natural sand exported from Australia were China ($X), Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) and Japan ($X), with a combined 72% share of total exports.

China, with a CAGR of +50.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average natural sand export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -5.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 27% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Singapore ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to South Korea (+2.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Natural Sand Imports

Imports into Australia

In 2021, overseas purchases of natural sands increased by 68% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, imports showed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 229% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, natural sand imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 109%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Greece (X tons), China (X tons) and New Zealand (X tons) were the main suppliers of natural sand imports to Australia, together comprising 85% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Greece (with a CAGR of +141.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of natural sand to Australia, comprising 56% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Greece ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at +29.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Greece (+103.7% per year) and the United States (-5.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average natural sand import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, reducing by -11.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 83%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Greece ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+7.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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