Central Asia: Natural Sand Market 2022

Natural Sand Market Size in Central Asia

In 2021, the Central Asian natural sand market decreased by -5.8% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Natural Sand Production in Central Asia

In value terms, natural sand production reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 15%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Natural Sand Exports

Exports in Central Asia

In 2021, exports of natural sands in Central Asia soared to X tons, with an increase of 17,936% on 2020 figures. In general, exports saw a significant increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, natural sand exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports enjoyed significant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Uzbekistan (X tons), together finishing at 99% of total export.

Uzbekistan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the natural sands exports, with a CAGR of +296.0% from 2012 to 2021. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Uzbekistan increased by +99 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) also remains the largest natural sand supplier in Central Asia.

In Uzbekistan, natural sand exports expanded at an average annual rate of +271.3% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 79% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed buoyant growth. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Uzbekistan.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Uzbekistan amounted to -6.4% per year.

Natural Sand Imports

Imports in Central Asia

In 2021, purchases abroad of natural sands was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Overall, imports saw a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 197%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, natural sand imports surged to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 57% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Kyrgyzstan dominates imports structure, accounting for X tons, which was near 85% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Uzbekistan (X tons), achieving a 5.6% share of total imports. The following importers - Mongolia (X tons) and Kazakhstan (X tons) - together made up 7.7% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to natural sand imports into Kyrgyzstan stood at +7.5%. At the same time, Uzbekistan (+95.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +95.3% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Mongolia (-1.9%) and Kazakhstan (-6.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan increased by +7.6 and +5.6 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Kyrgyzstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported natural sands in Central Asia, comprising 47% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kazakhstan ($X), with a 23% share of total imports. It was followed by Mongolia, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Kyrgyzstan totaled +5.0%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Kazakhstan (-2.7% per year) and Mongolia (-2.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -26.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 204%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (+4.4%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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