U.S.: Natural Sand Market 2022

Natural Sand Market Size in the U.S.

After two years of growth, the U.S. natural sand market decreased by -4.4% to $X in 2021. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Natural Sand Production in the U.S.

In value terms, natural sand production contracted modestly to $X in 2021. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 32% against the previous year. Natural sand production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Natural Sand Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of natural sands, when their volume increased by 33% to X tons. In general, total exports indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -17.6% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 74%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, natural sand exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, total exports indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 46% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tons) was the main destination for natural sand exports from the United States, accounting for a 84% share of total exports. Moreover, natural sand exports to Canada exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mexico (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Canada stood at +5.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (-10.5% per year) and Japan (+0.6% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) remains the key foreign market for natural sand exports from the United States, comprising 48% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Japan ($X), with an 11% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Canada totaled +7.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Japan (+6.9% per year) and Mexico (-4.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average natural sand export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -2.2% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 26% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada ($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 Mexico (+7.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Natural Sand Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2021, supplies from abroad of natural sands was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Overall, total imports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 67% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, natural sand imports rose notably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 38%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Canada (X tons), Bahamas (X tons) and Venezuela (X tons) were the main suppliers of natural sand imports to the United States, with a combined 84% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Bahamas (with a CAGR of +93.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Canada ($X) constituted the largest supplier of natural sand to the United States, comprising 50% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK ($X), with a 4.7% share of total imports. It was followed by Bahamas, with a 2.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Canada was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (+38.8% per year) and Bahamas (+29.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average natural sand import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by -31.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 49%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Norway (-11.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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