Turkey: Silica Sand Market 2024

Silica Sand Market Size in Turkey

The Turkish silica sand market dropped slightly to $X in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a perceptible descent. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Silica Sand Production in Turkey

In value terms, silica sand production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 56% against the previous year. Silica sand production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Silica Sand Exports

Exports from Turkey

After five years of growth, shipments abroad of silica sands (quartz sands or industrial sands) decreased by -48.6% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports recorded a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 66% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

In value terms, silica sand exports rose significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 89% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Georgia (X tons) was the main destination for silica sand exports from Turkey, accounting for a 58% share of total exports. Moreover, silica sand exports to Georgia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Iraq (X tons), fourfold. Qatar (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Georgia totaled +16.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Iraq (+18.6% per year) and Qatar (+36.4% per year).

In value terms, Georgia ($X) remains the key foreign market for silica sands (quartz sands or industrial sands) exports from Turkey, comprising 29% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Iraq ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Azerbaijan, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Georgia stood at +4.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Iraq (+15.5% per year) and Azerbaijan (-3.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average silica sand export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 120% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed moderate growth. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Azerbaijan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Georgia ($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 the United Arab Emirates (+8.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Silica Sand Imports

Imports into Turkey

In 2022, after seven years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of silica sands (quartz sands or industrial sands), when their volume decreased by -24.6% to X tons. In general, imports, however, showed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 50% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, silica sand imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 58% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Egypt (X tons) constituted the largest silica sand supplier to Turkey, with a 71% share of total imports. Moreover, silica sand imports from Egypt exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Bulgaria (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Portugal (X tons), with a 6.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Egypt totaled +6.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Bulgaria (+20.0% per year) and Portugal (+41.1% per year).

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constituted the largest supplier of silica sands (quartz sands or industrial sands) to Turkey, comprising 54% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Bulgaria, with a 7.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Egypt amounted to +10.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+36.2% per year) and Bulgaria (+17.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average silica sand import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 54% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, silica sand import price increased by +50.8% against 2018 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, 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 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tunisia (+11.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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