EU: Natural Sand Market 2022

Natural Sand Market Size in the EU

In 2021, the EU natural sand market decreased by -5% to $X for the first time since 2014, thus ending a six-year rising trend. The total consumption indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% 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 +55.6% against 2014 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

Natural Sand Production in the EU

In value terms, natural sand production shrank to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +55.5% against 2014 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

Natural Sand Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2021, shipments abroad of natural sands was finally on the rise to reach X tons after six years of decline. In general, exports enjoyed a prominent increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, natural sand exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a resilient expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2021, the Netherlands (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Germany (X tons) was the key exporter of natural sands in the European Union, committing 79% of total export. It was distantly followed by France (X tons), mixing up a 6.8% share of total exports. The following exporters - Denmark (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) - each reached a 6.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of +20.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) emerged as the largest natural sand supplier in the European Union, comprising 52% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with an 11% share.

In Belgium, natural sand exports increased at an average annual rate of +19.8% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+3.6% per year) and Germany (+1.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -28.4% against the previous year. Export price indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 20%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per ton), while Hungary ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Denmark (+14.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Natural Sand Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2021, natural sand imports in the European Union surged to X tons, picking up by 244% on 2020. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, natural sand imports soared to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +72.5% against 2019 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of natural sand imports in 2021 were Austria (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons), together accounting for 71% of total import. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), making up a 9% share of total imports. The following importers - France (X tons), Germany (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Luxembourg (X tons) - together made up 13% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Austria (with a CAGR of +53.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Austria ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Belgium ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together accounting for 56% of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Austria, with a CAGR of +44.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2021, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -53.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the import price increased by 11% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+0.5%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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