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Puerto Rico: Silica Sand Market 2022

Silica Sand Market Size in Puerto Rico

The Puerto Rican silica sand market stood at less than $X in 2021, leveling off at the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Silica Sand Exports

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) and Australia (X tons) represented roughly 41% of total exports in 2021. Belgium (X tons) held a 7.5% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Malaysia (4.9%). The following exporters - Saudi Arabia (X tons), Vietnam (X tons), Germany (X tons), Egypt (X tons), Portugal (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons), Cambodia (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) - together made up 26% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Cambodia (with a CAGR of +47.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the largest silica sand supplier from Puerto Rico, comprising 35% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Australia ($X), with a 15% share of global exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 7.8% share.

In the United States, silica sand exports expanded at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Australia (+4.5% per year) and Belgium (+1.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Puerto Rico amounted to less than $X per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+11.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Silica Sand Imports

Imports by Country

In 2021, Canada (X tons), distantly followed by Singapore (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Italy (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main importers of silica sands (quartz sands or industrial sands), together making up 52% of total imports. The United Arab Emirates (X tons), Turkey (X tons), Japan (X tons), France (X tons), South Korea (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Mexico (X tons) took a minor share 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 China (with a CAGR of +29.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest silica sand importing markets into Puerto Rico were Canada ($X), China ($X) and Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), with a combined 32% share of total imports. The United Arab Emirates, Italy, Mexico, Japan, Turkey, South Korea, Singapore, Belgium, the United States and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.

Singapore, with a CAGR of +16.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries 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 Puerto Rico amounted to less than $X per ton, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while Singapore ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+17.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for silica sands (quartz sands or industrial sands) in the world?

China remains the largest silica sand consuming country worldwide, comprising approx. 68% of total volume. Moreover, silica sand consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the United States, fivefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Turkey, with a 1.8% share.

What are the largest producers of silica sands (quartz sands or industrial sands) in the world?

The country with the largest volume of silica sand production was China, accounting for 68% of total volume. Moreover, silica sand production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the United States, fivefold.

What are the leading suppliers of silica sands (quartz sands or industrial sands) to Puerto Rico?

In value terms, Canada, China and Italy constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together accounting for 33% of total imports. Mexico, Japan, Taiwan Chinese), Turkey, South Korea, the United Arab Emirates, the Netherlands, Belgium, France and Singapore lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 33%.

What are the leading importers of silica sands (quartz sands or industrial sands) from Puerto Rico?

In value terms, the United States remains the largest silica sand supplier from Puerto Rico, comprising 37% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Australia, with an 8.4% share of global exports. It was followed by Belgium, with an 8.3% share.

What is the average export price for silica sands (quartz sands or industrial sands) in Puerto Rico?

In 2021, the export price in Puerto Rico amounted to less than $0.1 per ton, almost unchanged from the previous year.

What is the average import price for silica sands (quartz sands or industrial sands) in Puerto Rico?

The import price in Puerto Rico stood at less than $0.1 per ton in 2021, standing approx. at the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the silica sand market in Puerto Rico. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 08121150 - Silica sands (quartz sands or industrial sands)

Country coverage:

Puerto Rico

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Puerto Rico
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS

The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS

The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
10. Products: Market Size and Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports and Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices and Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume and Growth
15. Exports and Growth
16. Export Prices and Growth
17. Market Size and Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports and Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024