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Singapore: Silica Sand Market 2024

Silica Sand Market Size in Singapore

In 2022, the Singaporean silica sand market increased by 19% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, consumption recorded a deep reduction. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Silica Sand Exports

Exports from Singapore

In 2022, silica sand exports from Singapore skyrocketed to X tons, increasing by 46% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 1,117% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, silica sand exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports posted a mild increase. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Australia (X tons) was the main destination for silica sand exports from Singapore, with a 65% share of total exports. Moreover, silica sand exports to Australia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, India (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Norway (X tons), with a 6.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Australia amounted to +45.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: India (+28.8% per year) and Norway (+30.4% per year).

In value terms, Australia ($X) remains the key foreign market for silica sands (quartz sands or industrial sands) exports from Singapore, comprising 54% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Norway ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by India, with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Australia stood at +23.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Norway (+14.2% per year) and India (+2.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average silica sand export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 430% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Philippines ($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 Indonesia (-6.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Silica Sand Imports

Imports into Singapore

In 2022, the amount of silica sands (quartz sands or industrial sands) imported into Singapore shrank to X tons, waning by -5.9% compared with 2021. In general, imports showed a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 25%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, silica sand imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt decline. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Malaysia (X tons) was the main supplier of silica sand to Singapore, accounting for a 98% share of total imports. It was followed by India (X tons), with a 1.9% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Malaysia amounted to -11.6%.

In value terms, Malaysia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of silica sands (quartz sands or industrial sands) to Singapore, comprising 90% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with a 5.7% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Malaysia amounted to -8.6%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average silica sand import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 46% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price enjoyed a measured increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by 69%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the price for Malaysia stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (+3.7%).

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The country with the largest volume of silica sand consumption was China, 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. Turkey ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 1.8% share.
China remains the largest silica sand producing country worldwide, comprising approx. 68% of total volume. Moreover, silica sand production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the United States, fivefold.
In value terms, Malaysia constituted the largest supplier of silica sand to Singapore.
In value terms, the largest markets for silica sand exported from Singapore were Australia, India and the Philippines, together accounting for 96% of total exports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, which accounted for a further 1%.
The average silica sand export price stood at $639 per ton in 2021, shrinking by -9.5% against the previous year.
In 2021, the average silica sand import price amounted to $13 per ton, picking up by 7.8% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the silica sand market in Singapore. 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:

  • Singapore

Data coverage:

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

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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

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    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. 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
  12. 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

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