Austria: Silica Sand Market 2024

Silica Sand Market Size in Austria

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in the Austrian silica sand market, when its value decreased by -4.5% to $X. In general, consumption showed a prominent increase. Silica sand consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Silica Sand Production in Austria

In value terms, silica sand production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 42%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Silica Sand Exports

Exports from Austria

In 2022, shipments abroad of silica sands (quartz sands or industrial sands) decreased by -33.7% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 26% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, silica sand exports declined notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 8.4%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for silica sand exports from Austria, accounting for a 42% share of total exports. Moreover, silica sand exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tons), twofold. Hungary (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany amounted to -18.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (-6.2% per year) and Hungary (+6.4% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for silica sands (quartz sands or industrial sands) exports from Austria, comprising 32% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Hungary, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany amounted to -16.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (-7.6% per year) and Hungary (+7.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average silica sand export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 14% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, silica sand export price increased by +108.9% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 38% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Czech Republic (+21.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Silica Sand Imports

Imports into Austria

For the third consecutive year, Austria recorded growth in purchases abroad of silica sands (quartz sands or industrial sands), which increased by 0.8% to X tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 41% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, silica sand imports dropped slightly to $X in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 43%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and Croatia (X tons) were the main suppliers of silica sand imports to Austria, with a combined 77% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Croatia (with a CAGR of +468.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of silica sands (quartz sands or industrial sands) to Austria, comprising 62% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 9.6% share of total imports. It was followed by Hungary, with a 7.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany totaled +5.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (+6.5% per year) and Hungary (+25.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average silica sand import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -1.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, silica sand import price decreased by -6.8% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 35% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the price for Hungary ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+18.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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