Czech Republic: Silica Sand Market 2024

Silica Sand Market Size in the Czech Republic

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the Czech silica sand market, when its value increased by 11% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Silica sand consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Silica Sand Production in the Czech Republic

In value terms, silica sand production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 18%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2021, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Silica Sand Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

For the third year in a row, the Czech Republic recorded growth in shipments abroad of silica sands (quartz sands or industrial sands), which increased by 5.6% to X tons in 2022. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, silica sand exports fell to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 23% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then declined in the following year.

Exports by Country

Slovakia (X tons), Croatia (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of silica sand exports from the Czech Republic, with a combined 81% share of total exports. Poland, Hungary, Austria and Slovenia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 19%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Hungary (with a CAGR of +14.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Slovakia ($X) remains the key foreign market for silica sands (quartz sands or industrial sands) exports from the Czech Republic, comprising 37% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Poland ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Slovakia totaled -1.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+11.8% per year) and Germany (+6.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average silica sand export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -16.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, 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 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hungary (+9.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Silica Sand Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2022, the amount of silica sands (quartz sands or industrial sands) imported into the Czech Republic surged to X tons, growing by 60% against 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, silica sand imports stood at $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +54.0% against 2014 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 27% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), Slovakia (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of silica sand imports to the Czech Republic, with a combined 92% share of total imports. Italy, Belgium and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 6.4%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of +35.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), Slovakia ($X) and Germany ($X) were the largest silica sand suppliers to the Czech Republic, with a combined 61% share of total imports. Italy, Belgium and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 27%.

Among the main suppliers, Belgium, with a CAGR of +37.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average silica sand import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -34.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate moderate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 52%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined notably in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+8.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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