South Africa: Construction Sands Market 2024

Construction Sands Market Size in South Africa

The South African construction sands market reached $X in 2022, growing by 3.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a pronounced curtailment. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Construction Sands Production in South Africa

In value terms, construction sands production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by 15%. Construction sands production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Construction Sands Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, exports of construction sands from South Africa reduced notably to X tons, falling by -22.3% against the year before. In general, exports, however, recorded a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 947%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, construction sands exports declined to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 1,335% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for construction sands exports from South Africa, accounting for a 63% share of total exports. Moreover, construction sands exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mozambique (X tons), fourfold. Botswana (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to China totaled +26.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mozambique (+30.6% per year) and Botswana (+30.2% per year).

In value terms, China ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Botswana ($X) constituted the largest markets for construction sands exported from South Africa worldwide, with a combined 92% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +109.9%, saw 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

In 2022, the average construction sands export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 38% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mozambique ($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 China (-0.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Construction Sands Imports

Imports into South Africa

Construction sands imports into South Africa fell markedly to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of -40.3% against the previous year. In general, imports continue to indicate a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 70%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, construction sands imports reduced sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 81%. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) was the main construction sands supplier to South Africa, with a 95% share of total imports. It was followed by Namibia (X tons), with a 0.5% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Turkey totaled -2.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Namibia (-30.4% per year) and China (-39.4% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of construction sands to South Africa, comprising 78% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Namibia ($X), with a 0.5% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Turkey stood at -4.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Namibia (-27.2% per year) and China (-30.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average construction sands import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 12% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a mild descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average import price increased by 32% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+14.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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