Turkey: Natural Sand Market 2022

Natural Sand Market Size in Turkey

The Turkish natural sand market expanded sharply to $X in 2021, increasing by 6.1% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Natural Sand Production in Turkey

In value terms, natural sand production expanded rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 32%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Natural Sand Exports

Exports from Turkey

In 2021, overseas shipments of natural sands increased by 11% to X tons, rising for the fourth year in a row after four years of decline. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 78%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, natural sand exports rose remarkably to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded modest growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 39%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Georgia (X tons), Qatar (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) were the main destinations of natural sand exports from Turkey, together comprising 47% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Qatar (with a CAGR of +71.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for natural sand exported from Turkey were the United States ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Georgia ($X), together accounting for 38% of total exports. These countries were followed by South Africa, Egypt, Iran, Qatar, Germany, Israel, Iraq, Thailand, Azerbaijan and Greece, which together accounted for a further 37%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Qatar, with a CAGR of +43.6%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 2021, the average natural sand export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -1.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a modest expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 31%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Greece ($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 the United States (+9.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Natural Sand Imports

Imports into Turkey

In 2021, imports of natural sands into Turkey skyrocketed to X tons, increasing by 31% compared with the year before. In general, imports continue to indicate strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 51% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, natural sand imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 55%. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Egypt (X tons) constituted the largest natural sand supplier to Turkey, accounting for a 84% share of total imports. Moreover, natural sand imports from Egypt exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Bulgaria (X tons), sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Egypt stood at +11.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Bulgaria (+23.3% per year) and Belgium (+46.3% per year).

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constituted the largest supplier of natural sand to Turkey, comprising 68% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 12% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Egypt totaled +9.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+36.9% per year) and Bulgaria (+14.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average natural sand import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -12.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a slight setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 15%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Bulgaria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (-1.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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