United Arab Emirates: Construction Sands Market 2024

Construction Sands Market Size in the United Arab Emirates

The construction sands market in the United Arab Emirates declined to $X in 2022, which is down by -6.5% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +7.4% against 2020 indices. Construction sands consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Construction Sands Production in the United Arab Emirates

In value terms, construction sands production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 74%. Construction sands production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Construction Sands Exports

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

Construction sands exports from the United Arab Emirates soared to X tons in 2022, with an increase of 146% against 2021 figures. In general, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 246%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, construction sands exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports posted prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 480%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Bahrain (X tons) was the main destination for construction sands exports from the United Arab Emirates, accounting for a 86% share of total exports. Moreover, construction sands exports to Bahrain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Bahrain amounted to +91.5%.

In value terms, Bahrain ($X) remains the key foreign market for construction sands exports from the United Arab Emirates, comprising 93% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 4.7% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Bahrain totaled +55.1%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average construction sands export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -40.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 104% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bahrain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bahrain (-18.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Construction Sands Imports

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

Construction sands imports into the United Arab Emirates soared to X tons in 2022, increasing by 103% on the year before. In general, imports, however, showed a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 572% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, construction sands imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed measured growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 393% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Egypt (X tons) constituted the largest construction sands supplier to the United Arab Emirates, with a 79% share of total imports. Moreover, construction sands imports from Egypt exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Africa (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Belgium (X tons), with a 1.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Egypt amounted to +180.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (+157.0% per year) and Belgium (-28.7% per year).

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constituted the largest supplier of construction sands to the United Arab Emirates, comprising 65% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Africa ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 1.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Egypt totaled +120.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (+117.6% per year) and Belgium (-25.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average construction sands import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -24.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 93% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Oman (+62.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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