Germany: Natural Sand Market 2022

Natural Sand Market Size in Germany

After five years of growth, the German natural sand market decreased by -9.5% to $X in 2021. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. Natural sand consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

Natural Sand Production in Germany

In value terms, natural sand production shrank modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 14%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Natural Sand Exports

Exports from Germany

After three years of decline, shipments abroad of natural sands increased by 300% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports posted a prominent expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, natural sand exports amounted to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Switzerland (X tons) was the main destination for natural sand exports from Germany, accounting for a 66% share of total exports. Moreover, natural sand exports to Switzerland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), fivefold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 9.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Switzerland totaled +15.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+17.4% per year) and France (+11.0% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the key foreign market for natural sand exports from Germany, comprising 33% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Switzerland ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with an 8.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the Netherlands was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Switzerland (-1.1% per year) and Belgium (-4.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average natural sand export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -72.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 27% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined sharply in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Switzerland ($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 (+20.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Natural Sand Imports

Imports into Germany

After three years of growth, purchases abroad of natural sands decreased by -10.9% to X tons in 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 30%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, natural sand imports declined to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 15%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Austria (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of natural sand imports to Germany, together comprising 85% of total imports. Poland, Belgium, Denmark and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 13%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Poland (with a CAGR of +39.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest natural sand suppliers to Germany were the Netherlands ($X), France ($X) and Belgium ($X), with a combined 42% share of total imports. Denmark, Austria, Poland and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 19%.

The Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +32.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average natural sand import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 12% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 19% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Denmark (+20.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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