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EU - Natural Sands - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Natural Sand Market Size in the EU
The EU natural sand market contracted modestly to $X in 2023, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a mild descent. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.
Natural Sand Production in the EU
In value terms, natural sand production dropped modestly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Natural Sand Exports
Exports in the EU
In 2023, shipments abroad of natural sands decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2022, and then dropped in the following year.
In value terms, natural sand exports declined to $X in 2023. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.
Exports by Country
The Netherlands represented the largest exporter of natural sands in the European Union, with the volume of exports recording X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2023. Germany (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Belgium (X%) and France (X%). Portugal (X tons), Spain (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.
From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to natural sand exports from the Netherlands stood at X%. At the same time, Portugal (X%), Bulgaria (X%) and Spain (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Portugal emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. The Czech Republic and France experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Belgium (X%) and Germany (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of the Netherlands and Portugal increased by X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.
In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Germany ($X) and Belgium ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2023, together accounting for X% of total exports. France, Portugal, Spain, Bulgaria and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.
Portugal, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Export Prices by Country
The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2023, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Portugal ($X per ton), while the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Natural Sand Imports
Imports in the EU
In 2023, purchases abroad of natural sands decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports showed a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, natural sand imports declined slightly to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.
Imports by Country
In 2023, Belgium (X tons) was the largest importer of natural sands, mixing up X% of total imports. The Netherlands (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by France (X%), Germany (X%) and Italy (X%). The following importers - Luxembourg (X tons), Sweden (X tons), Austria (X tons), Romania (X tons), Spain (X tons), Poland (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.
Imports into Belgium decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Poland (X%), Austria (X%), Romania (X%), the Czech Republic (X%) and Sweden (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Poland emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the European Union, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Luxembourg, Spain and Italy experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Germany (X%), the Netherlands (X%) and France (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Poland, Luxembourg, Italy and Sweden increased by X, X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.
In value terms, the largest natural sand importing markets in the European Union were the Netherlands ($X), Belgium ($X) and Germany ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Italy, France, Sweden, Spain, the Czech Republic, Austria, Luxembourg, Romania and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.
Among the main importing countries, Poland, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Import Prices by Country
In 2023, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the natural sand market in the EU. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 08121150 - Silica sands (quartz sands or industrial sands)
- Prodcom 08121190 - Construction sands such as clayey sands, kaolinic sands, f eldspathic sands (excluding silica sands, metal bearing sands)
Country coverage:
- Austria
- Belgium
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Ireland
- Italy
- Latvia
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Netherlands
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Production in the EU, split by region and country
- Trade (exports and imports) in the EU
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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- How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
- MOST TRADED PRODUCT
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
- PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES
The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
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- Belgium
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Ireland
- Italy
- Latvia
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Netherlands
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Consumption, By Country, 2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, By Country, 2023
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, 2012–2023
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