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Natural Sand Market Size in China
The Chinese natural sand market reduced modestly to $X in 2021, which is down by -2.4% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Natural Sand Production in China
In value terms, natural sand production contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 38%. Natural sand production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.
Natural Sand Exports
Exports from China
In 2021, shipments abroad of natural sands increased by 3,739% to X tons, rising for the fourth year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports posted 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 soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
Exports by Country
Hong Kong SAR (X tons) was the main destination for natural sand exports from China, with a 36% share of total exports. Moreover, natural sand exports to Hong Kong SAR exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Macao SAR (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Pakistan (X tons), with a 9.3% share.
From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Hong Kong SAR stood at +68.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Macao SAR (+85.7% per year) and Pakistan (+227.3% per year).
In value terms, Hong Kong SAR ($X) remains the key foreign market for natural sand exports from China, comprising 44% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Macao SAR ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by India, with an 8.5% share.
From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Hong Kong SAR totaled +67.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Macao SAR (+84.5% per year) and India (+273.9% per year).
Export Prices by Country
The average natural sand export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 57%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Senegal ($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 the United States (+15.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Natural Sand Imports
Imports into China
For the tenth consecutive year, China recorded growth in purchases abroad of natural sands, which increased by 81% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 94% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.
In value terms, natural sand imports reached $X in 2021. Overall, imports enjoyed strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 83%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.
Imports by Country
Australia (X tons), Malaysia (X tons) and Japan (X tons) were the main suppliers of natural sand imports to China, with a combined 91% share of total imports.
From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Malaysia (with a CAGR of +197.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest natural sand suppliers to China were Australia ($X), Malaysia ($X) and Japan ($X), together comprising 62% of total imports.
Malaysia, with a CAGR of +120.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Import Prices by Country
The average natural sand import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, dropping by -40.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price faced a dramatic curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 29% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while the price for Vietnam ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (-2.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.
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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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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
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Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
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Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, By Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
- Exports and Growth, By Product
- Export Prices and Growth, By Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
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