Belgium: Construction Sands Market 2024

Construction Sands Market Size in Belgium

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Belgian construction sands market, when its value decreased by -6.3% to $X. In general, consumption recorded a mild downturn. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Construction Sands Production in Belgium

In value terms, construction sands production fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 5.5%. Construction sands production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Construction Sands Exports

Exports from Belgium

In 2022, overseas shipments of construction sands increased by 1% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 16%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, construction sands exports reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 48%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for construction sands exports from Belgium, accounting for a 78% share of total exports. Moreover, construction sands exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Luxembourg (X tons), sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to France amounted to -9.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Luxembourg (+9.3% per year) and the Netherlands (-4.0% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for construction sands exports from Belgium, comprising 71% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 15% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to France totaled -6.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+1.4% per year) and Luxembourg (+8.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average construction sands export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -5.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 65%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Luxembourg ($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 Netherlands (+5.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Construction Sands Imports

Imports into Belgium

In 2022, overseas purchases of construction sands decreased by -4.4% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, imports recorded a perceptible descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 4.3%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, construction sands imports reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 16%. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), France (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of construction sands imports to Belgium, together comprising 97% of total imports. The UK and Australia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 1.9%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the UK (with a CAGR of +7.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of construction sands to Belgium, comprising 85% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by the UK, with a 3.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Netherlands was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-5.0% per year) and the UK (+13.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average construction sands import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -3.5% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 34%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

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 Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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