Czech Republic: Natural Sand Market 2022

Natural Sand Market Size in the Czech Republic

In 2021, the Czech natural sand market decreased by -9.3% to $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +48.9% against 2016 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then contracted in the following year.

Natural Sand Production in the Czech Republic

In value terms, natural sand production shrank to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +58.4% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 26%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then dropped in the following year.

Natural Sand Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2021, shipments abroad of natural sands increased by 16% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, natural sand exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Slovakia (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Croatia (X tons) were the main destinations of natural sand exports from the Czech Republic, with a combined 85% share of total exports. Poland, Hungary, Austria and Slovenia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 14%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Hungary (with a CAGR of +19.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Slovakia ($X) remains the key foreign market for natural sand exports from the Czech Republic, comprising 44% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Austria, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Slovakia totaled +2.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+13.3% per year) and Austria (+4.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average natural sand export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 7.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 9.9% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Croatia ($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 Hungary (+9.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Natural Sand Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2021, overseas purchases of natural sands decreased by -7.9% to X tons, falling for the fourth year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, total imports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -31.7% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 37% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, natural sand imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +9.0% 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 2013 when imports increased by 47%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons) were the main suppliers of natural sand imports to the Czech Republic, with a combined 88% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Austria, Italy, the Netherlands, Belgium and Australia, which together accounted for a further 10%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +91.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest natural sand suppliers to the Czech Republic were Poland ($X), Germany ($X) and Slovakia ($X), together comprising 66% of total imports. Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands, Austria and Australia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 24%.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +58.4%, recorded 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, growing by 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, natural sand import price increased by +75.9% against 2016 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while the price for Austria ($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 (+27.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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