Spain: Construction Sands Market 2024

Construction Sands Market Size in Spain

After five years of growth, the Spanish construction sands market decreased by -6.2% to $X in 2022. In general, the total consumption indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +53.5% against 2016 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Construction Sands Production in Spain

In value terms, construction sands production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +56.6% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 28%. Construction sands production peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Construction Sands Exports

Exports from Spain

In 2022, the amount of construction sands exported from Spain totaled X tons, with an increase of 12% against the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 61%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, construction sands exports fell remarkably to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 34%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Gibraltar (X tons) was the main destination for construction sands exports from Spain, with a 63% share of total exports. Moreover, construction sands exports to Gibraltar exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Portugal (X tons), with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Gibraltar totaled +42.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+21.5% per year) and Portugal (-7.8% per year).

In value terms, Portugal ($X), Andorra ($X) and France ($X) constituted the largest markets for construction sands exported from Spain worldwide, with a combined 84% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Gibraltar, which accounted for a further 10%.

Gibraltar, with a CAGR of +16.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average construction sands export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -25% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 58%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Andorra ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Gibraltar ($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 Andorra (+44.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Construction Sands Imports

Imports into Spain

Construction sands imports into Spain dropped dramatically to X tons in 2022, reducing by -21.6% on 2021 figures. In general, imports continue to indicate a pronounced descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 74% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, construction sands imports reduced remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a slight contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 110% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

Australia (X tons), France (X tons) and Morocco (X tons) were the main suppliers of construction sands imports to Spain, with a combined 17% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Australia (with a CAGR of +41.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest construction sands suppliers to Spain were Morocco ($X), Portugal ($X) and Australia ($X), together comprising 68% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Australia, with a CAGR of +55.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average construction sands import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -8.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, construction sands import price increased by +39.1% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 72%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+57.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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