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Qatar: Natural Sand Market 2022

Natural Sand Market Size in Qatar

In 2021, the Qatari natural sand market increased by 56% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, faced a abrupt contraction. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Natural Sand Exports

Exports from Qatar

Natural sand exports from Qatar totaled X tons in 2015, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year's figure. In general, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2015 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, natural sand exports stood at $X in 2015. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The exports peaked in 2015 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Kuwait (X tons) was the main destination for natural sand exports from Qatar, accounting for a 98% share of total exports. It was followed by France (X kg), with a 1.7% share of total exports.

From 2015 to 2015, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Kuwait was relatively modest.

From 2015 to 2015, the average annual growth rate of value to Kuwait was relatively modest.

Natural Sand Imports

Imports into Qatar

In 2021, supplies from abroad of natural sands increased by 56% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, imports, however, showed a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 1,879%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, natural sand imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 228%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The UK (X tons), India (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main suppliers of natural sand imports to Qatar, together comprising 91% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the UK (with a CAGR of +102.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the UK ($X), India ($X) and Turkey ($X) appeared to be the largest natural sand suppliers to Qatar, with a combined 77% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, the UK, with a CAGR of +42.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average natural sand import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 540%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+1.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for natural sands in the world?

China remains the largest natural sand consuming country worldwide, comprising approx. 58% of total volume. Moreover, natural sand consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India, eightfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the United States, with a 2.6% share.

What are the largest producers of natural sands in the world?

China constituted the country with the largest volume of natural sand production, accounting for 58% of total volume. Moreover, natural sand production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India, eightfold. The United States ranked third in terms of total production with a 2.6% share.

What are the leading suppliers of natural sands to Qatar?

In value terms, the largest natural sand suppliers to Qatar were Turkey, India and Belgium, with a combined 60% share of total imports. The UK and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 40%.

What are the leading importers of natural sands from Qatar?

In value terms, Kuwait and France $127) appeared to be the largest markets for natural sand exported from Qatar worldwide.

What is the average export price for natural sands in Qatar?

In 2015, the average natural sand export price amounted to less than $0.1 per ton, stabilizing at the previous year.

What is the average import price for natural sands in Qatar?

In 2020, the average natural sand import price amounted to less than $0.1 per ton, flattening at the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the natural sand market in Qatar. 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)
Prodcom 08121190 - Construction sands such as clayey sands, kaolinic sands, f eldspathic sands (excluding silica sands, metal bearing sands)

Country coverage:

Qatar

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Qatar
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 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 TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

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 PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
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 Exports
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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
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
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, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023