Italy: Construction Sands Market 2024

Construction Sands Market Size in Italy

The Italian construction sands market fell slightly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -1.9% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Construction Sands Production in Italy

In value terms, construction sands production dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 40% against the previous year. Construction sands production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Construction Sands Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2022, overseas shipments of construction sands increased by 0.2% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports enjoyed a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 85%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, construction sands exports dropped sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports posted perceptible growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 85%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Switzerland (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main destinations of construction sands exports from Italy, with a combined 86% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of +24.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for construction sands exported from Italy were France ($X), Switzerland ($X) and Spain ($X), with a combined 68% share of total exports.

Spain, with a CAGR of +19.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average construction sands export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -34.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 54% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States ($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 Slovenia (+4.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Construction Sands Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2022, the amount of construction sands imported into Italy skyrocketed to X tons, growing by 84% against 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded a noticeable slump. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, construction sands imports contracted slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 57% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Australia (X tons) constituted the largest construction sands supplier to Italy, accounting for a 62% share of total imports. Moreover, construction sands imports from Australia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Slovenia (X tons), with a 5.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Australia totaled +21.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+5.4% per year) and Slovenia (+28.0% per year).

In value terms, Australia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of construction sands to Italy, comprising 70% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 5.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Australia amounted to +9.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+3.7% per year) and France (-22.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average construction sands import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -48.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 48%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+3.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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