Europe: Natural Sand Market 2022

Natural Sand Market Size in Europe

In 2021, the Europe natural sand market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Natural Sand Production in Europe

In value terms, natural sand production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 12% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Natural Sand Exports

Exports in Europe

In 2021, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of natural sands, when their volume increased by 239% to X tons. In general, exports posted a strong 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 skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a prominent expansion. As a result, the exports attained 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 major exporter of natural sands in Europe, making up 79% of total export. It was distantly followed by Switzerland (X tons), generating a 5.3% share of total exports. The following exporters - Denmark (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) - each reached a 6.2% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Switzerland (with a CAGR of +35.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) emerged as the largest natural sand supplier in Europe, comprising 53% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 15% 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

In 2021, the export price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, declining by -33.6% against the previous year. Export price indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2020, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per ton), while Switzerland ($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 Europe

In 2021, the amount of natural sands imported in Europe surged to X tons, jumping by 246% against the previous year. Overall, imports enjoyed a prominent expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, natural sand imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% 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 +77.1% against 2019 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Austria (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons) was the major importer of natural sands in Europe, committing 70% of total import. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), creating an 8.9% share of total imports. Germany (X tons), Italy (X tons), Switzerland (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main 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, the largest natural sand importing markets in Europe were Austria ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Belgium ($X), with a combined 48% share 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

The import price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2021, dropping by -51.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the import price increased by 9.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: 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 Italy (-0.6%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform