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Cuba: Natural Sand Market 2022

Natural Sand Market Size in Cuba

The Cuban natural sand market declined to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -4.6% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a abrupt descent. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Natural Sand Production in Cuba

In value terms, natural sand production declined slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production faced a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 9.3% against the previous year. Natural sand production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Natural Sand Exports

Exports from Cuba

After six years of growth, shipments abroad of natural sands decreased by -5.5% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 2,121%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, natural sand exports dropped slightly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, showed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 451%. The exports peaked at $X in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons) was the main destination for natural sand exports from Cuba, accounting for a 74% share of total exports. Moreover, natural sand exports to Spain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Spain stood at +111.6%.

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the key foreign market for natural sand exports from Cuba, comprising 94% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 6.2% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Spain amounted to +73.9%.

Export Prices by Country

The average natural sand export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 5.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a sharp reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 176%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain (-17.8%).

Natural Sand Imports

Imports into Cuba

Natural sand imports into Cuba reduced to X tons in 2021, falling by -8.7% on the year before. Overall, imports saw a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 106% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, natural sand imports shrank notably to $X in 2021. In general, imports showed a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 101% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Canada (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of natural sand imports to Cuba, with a combined 95% 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 Germany (with a CAGR of +40.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest natural sand suppliers to Cuba were Spain ($X), Canada ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 87% share of total imports.

Germany, with a CAGR of +54.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average natural sand import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, reducing by -18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a modest increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 169%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Jamaica (+47.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for natural sands in the world?

China constituted the country with the largest volume of natural sand consumption, accounting for 58% of total volume. Moreover, natural sand consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India, eightfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the United States, with a 2.6% share.

What are the largest producers of natural sands in the world?

China constituted the country with the largest volume of natural sand production, comprising approx. 58% of total volume. Moreover, natural sand production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India, eightfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the United States, with a 2.6% share.

What are the leading suppliers of natural sands to Cuba?

In value terms, Jamaica constituted the largest supplier of natural sand to Cuba, comprising 57% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Spain, with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Canada, with a 15% share.

What are the leading importers of natural sands from Cuba?

In value terms, Spain remains the key foreign market for natural sand exports from Cuba, comprising 92% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Belgium $203), with a 7.7% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for natural sands in Cuba?

The average natural sand export price stood at $136 per ton in 2020, reducing by -10.5% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for natural sands in Cuba?

In 2020, the average natural sand import price amounted to $390 per ton, falling by -2.7% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the natural sand market in Cuba. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

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)

Country coverage:

Cuba

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Cuba
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

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1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023