Russian Federation: Silica Sand Market 2024

Silica Sand Market Size in the Russian Federation

The Russian silica sand market expanded notably to $X in 2022, picking up by 6.3% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, saw a mild downturn. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Silica Sand Production in the Russian Federation

In value terms, silica sand production expanded remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 31%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Silica Sand Exports

Exports from the Russian Federation

In 2022, overseas shipments of silica sands (quartz sands or industrial sands) decreased by -20.5% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 70%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, silica sand exports fell to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +20.7% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 39%. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Azerbaijan (X tons) was the main destination for silica sand exports from Russia, accounting for a 66% share of total exports. Moreover, silica sand exports to Azerbaijan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belarus (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Ukraine (X tons), with a 6.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Azerbaijan totaled +9.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belarus (+15.9% per year) and Ukraine (+31.4% per year).

In value terms, Azerbaijan ($X), Belarus ($X) and Uzbekistan ($X) constituted the largest markets for silica sand exported from Russia worldwide, together comprising 84% of total exports. Mongolia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 14%.

Among the main countries of destination, Ukraine, with a CAGR of +21.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average silica sand export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 34% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uzbekistan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Azerbaijan ($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 Mongolia (-1.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Silica Sand Imports

Imports into the Russian Federation

In 2022, imports of silica sands (quartz sands or industrial sands) into Russia amounted to X tons, with an increase of 12% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, recorded a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 24%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, silica sand imports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a abrupt decrease. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Ukraine (X tons) was the main supplier of silica sand to Russia, accounting for a 97% share of total imports. It was followed by Belarus (X tons), with less than 0.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Ukraine stood at -6.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belarus (-45.6% per year) and Germany (-45.9% per year).

In value terms, Ukraine ($X) constituted the largest supplier of silica sands (quartz sands or industrial sands) to Russia, comprising 78% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 0.3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Ukraine totaled -11.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-27.9% per year) and Belarus (-19.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average silica sand import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -3.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average import price increased by 29%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average 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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belarus (+47.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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