Czech Republic: Construction Sands Market 2024

Construction Sands Market Size in the Czech Republic

After two years of growth, the Czech construction sands market decreased by -1.5% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a perceptible reduction. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Construction Sands Production in the Czech Republic

In value terms, construction sands production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 139% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Construction Sands Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2022, shipments abroad of construction sands decreased by -16.2% to X tons, falling for the fourth year in a row after four years of growth. In general, exports, however, posted strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 1,242% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, construction sands exports dropped remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 191%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Slovakia (X tons) was the main destination for construction sands exports from the Czech Republic, with a 56% share of total exports. Moreover, construction sands exports to Slovakia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Poland (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Slovakia amounted to +20.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+31.0% per year) and Germany (+131.9% per year).

In value terms, Slovakia ($X) remains the key foreign market for construction sands exports from the Czech Republic, comprising 43% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 20% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Slovakia totaled +16.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+98.0% per year) and Poland (+31.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average construction sands export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -21.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 488%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 (+155.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Construction Sands Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2022, imports of construction sands into the Czech Republic shrank to X tons, with a decrease of -14.2% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 168% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, construction sands imports shrank to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 28% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of construction sands to the Czech Republic, accounting for a 59% share of total imports. Moreover, construction sands imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Poland (X tons), threefold. South Africa (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany totaled +9.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+31.7% per year) and South Africa (+10.1% per year).

In value terms, the largest construction sands suppliers to the Czech Republic were Poland ($X), South Africa ($X) and Germany ($X), together accounting for 84% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of +15.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average construction sands import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 11% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by 30% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (-10.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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