CIS: Construction Sands Market 2024

Construction Sands Market Size in CIS

The CIS construction sands market reduced to $X in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 8.9%. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Construction Sands Production in CIS

In value terms, construction sands production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 9.3%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Construction Sands Exports

Exports in CIS

In 2022, shipments abroad of construction sands decreased by -12.6% to X tons for the first time since 2011, thus ending a ten-year rising trend. Overall, exports, however, posted significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 202% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, construction sands exports shrank rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 238% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then plummeted in the following year.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) and Uzbekistan (X tons) represented roughly 89% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Belarus (X tons), generating an 11% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Belarus (with a CAGR of +58.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X), Russia ($X) and Belarus ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined 99% share of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of +82.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the CIS amounted to $X per ton, waning by -19.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 62% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belarus ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (+24.8%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Construction Sands Imports

Imports in CIS

In 2022, purchases abroad of construction sands increased by 13% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, imports, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 130%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, construction sands imports totaled $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 61% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Russia represented the major importing country with an import of around X tons, which accounted for 40% of total imports. Moldova (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 23% share, followed by Belarus (22%) and Kazakhstan (12%). Azerbaijan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Moldova (with a CAGR of +23.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, the largest construction sands importing markets in the CIS were Russia ($X), Kazakhstan ($X) and Belarus ($X), together comprising 66% of total imports. Moldova and Azerbaijan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 22%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Moldova, with a CAGR of +24.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the CIS amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -10.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the import price increased by 111% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Azerbaijan ($X per ton), while Moldova ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+5.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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