Sweden: Natural Sand Market 2022

Natural Sand Market Size in Sweden

The Swedish natural sand market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Natural Sand Production in Sweden

In value terms, natural sand production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 27%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Natural Sand Exports

Exports from Sweden

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of natural sands, when their volume decreased by -14.2% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, natural sand exports dropped to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a pronounced decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 31%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Denmark (X tons) was the main destination for natural sand exports from Sweden, with a 80% share of total exports. Moreover, natural sand exports to Denmark exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Norway (X tons), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Denmark stood at +4.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Norway (-5.7% per year) and Germany (-52.5% per year).

In value terms, Norway ($X) remains the key foreign market for natural sand exports from Sweden, comprising 64% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Denmark ($X), with a 23% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Norway totaled -2.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Denmark (+3.0% per year) and Germany (-43.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average natural sand export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 13% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 42% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Denmark ($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 Germany (+18.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Natural Sand Imports

Imports into Sweden

In 2021, overseas purchases of natural sands were finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, natural sand imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Denmark (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of natural sand to Sweden, accounting for a 80% share of total imports. Moreover, natural sand imports from Denmark exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Norway (X tons), ninefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Denmark was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Norway (+1.8% per year) and Belgium (-10.9% per year).

In value terms, Denmark ($X) constituted the largest supplier of natural sand to Sweden, comprising 51% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 13% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Denmark was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (-7.5% per year) and Norway (-1.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average natural sand import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -11.9% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 20%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+3.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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