Global Construction Sands Market 2024

Construction Sands Market Size

After two years of growth, the global construction sands market decreased by X% to $X in 2023. In general, the total consumption indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. Global consumption peaked at $X in 2022, and then fell in the following year.

Construction Sands Production

In value terms, construction sands production dropped to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Global production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

Construction Sands Exports

Exports

In 2023, shipments abroad of construction sands increased by X% to X tons, rising for the fourth consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports saw mild growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The global exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, construction sands exports rose markedly 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. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands was the major exporting country with an export of around X tons, which accounted for X% of total exports. Germany (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Malaysia (X tons) and Canada (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total exports. France (X tons), Mozambique (X tons), Belgium (X tons), the Philippines (X tons), Mexico (X tons) and China (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to construction sands exports from the Netherlands stood at X%. At the same time, Mozambique (X%), Malaysia (X%), Mexico (X%) and the Philippines (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mozambique emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Canada and France experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Belgium (X%), Germany (X%) and China (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The Netherlands (X p.p.), Malaysia (X p.p.) and Mozambique (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global exports, while Belgium, Germany and China saw its share reduced by X%, X% and X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest construction sands supplier worldwide, comprising X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mozambique ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in the Netherlands stood at X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Mozambique (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average construction sands export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price posted a mild expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by X%. The global export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mozambique ($X per ton), while Malaysia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (X%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Construction Sands Imports

Imports

In 2023, purchases abroad of construction sands decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2023, the growth of global imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, construction sands imports fell sharply to $X in 2023. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, global imports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Singapore was the main importer of construction sands in the world, with the volume of imports reaching X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2023. Belgium (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total imports. The following importers - the United States (X tons), Thailand (X tons), France (X tons), China (X tons), Switzerland (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Luxembourg (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

Imports into Singapore increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, China (X%), Thailand (X%) and Luxembourg (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, China emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. The United States experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Switzerland (X%), Belgium (X%), Germany (X%), the Netherlands (X%) and France (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Singapore (X p.p.), Thailand (X p.p.) and China (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global imports, while France, the Netherlands and Belgium saw its share reduced by X%, X% and X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Singapore ($X), Belgium ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, together accounting for X% of global imports. Switzerland, France, China, the United States, Germany, Luxembourg and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

China, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average construction sands import price stood at $X per ton in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2023, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Thailand ($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 global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform