Poland: Natural Sand Market 2022

Natural Sand Market Size in Poland

The Polish natural sand market expanded rapidly to $X in 2021, picking up by 10% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Natural Sand Production in Poland

In value terms, natural sand production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 19% against the previous year. Natural sand production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Natural Sand Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2021, approx. X tons of natural sands were exported from Poland; falling by -14.8% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, showed buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 55%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, natural sand exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 73%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons) were the main destinations of natural sand exports from Poland, with a combined 83% share of total exports. Austria and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 13%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Hungary (with a CAGR of +35.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X), Germany ($X) and Slovakia ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for natural sand exported from Poland worldwide, with a combined 66% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Hungary and Austria, which together accounted for a further 11%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Austria, with a CAGR of +29.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average natural sand export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 52% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.1%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($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 Slovakia (+11.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Natural Sand Imports

Imports into Poland

Natural sand imports into Poland surged to X tons in 2021, with an increase of 880% on 2020. In general, imports showed a significant 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. Overall, imports showed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 33%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest natural sand supplier to Poland, with a 79% share of total imports. Moreover, natural sand imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), eightfold. The Czech Republic (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany stood at +38.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+105.4% per year) and the Czech Republic (+9.5% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of natural sand to Poland, comprising 62% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with an 8.2% share of total imports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a 7.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany totaled +19.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+22.6% per year) and the Czech Republic (+3.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average natural sand import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -86.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 58% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (-6.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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