Sudan: Natural Sand Market 2022

Natural Sand Market Size in Sudan

The Sudanese natural sand market fell to $X in 2021, waning by -4.6% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Natural Sand Production in Sudan

In value terms, natural sand production reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 38% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Natural Sand Exports

Exports from Sudan

In 2021, the amount of natural sands exported from Sudan surged to X tons, growing by 72% compared with 2020 figures. In general, exports, however, showed a sharp downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 199%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, natural sand exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a sharp reduction. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Morocco (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Australia (X tons) were the main destinations of natural sand exports from Sudan, with a combined 72% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Australia (with a CAGR of +6.6%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, China ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for natural sand exported from Sudan worldwide, with a combined 97% share of total exports.

France, with a CAGR of +66.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of 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 natural sand export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by -19.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 163% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Morocco ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Romania (+892.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Natural Sand Imports

Imports into Sudan

In 2021, after four years of decline, there was significant growth in purchases abroad of natural sands, when their volume increased by 7% to X tons. In general, imports, however, showed a dramatic setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 250%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, natural sand imports reduced to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a precipitous descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 324% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest natural sand supplier to Sudan, with a 58% share of total imports. Moreover, natural sand imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Egypt (X tons), threefold. Saudi Arabia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Italy amounted to -13.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (-15.6% per year) and Saudi Arabia (-22.0% per year).

In value terms, France ($X), Egypt ($X) and Italy ($X) constituted the largest natural sand suppliers to Sudan, with a combined 50% share of total imports. India, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, the Netherlands, Greece and Pakistan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 32%.

The United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +1.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average natural sand import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -12.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 41%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Pakistan (+58.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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