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Article Publishing Date: Oct 24, 2023

Significant Increase in Qatar's Natural Sand Imports Reaching $244K in June 2023

Qatar Natural Sand Imports

In June 2023, purchases abroad of natural sands increased by 162% to 2.3K tons, rising for the second month in a row after two months of decline. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in August 2022 when imports increased by 919% against the previous month. As a result, imports reached the peak of 3.3K tons. From September 2022 to June 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, natural sand imports surged to $244K (IndexBox estimates) in June 2023. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Qatar Natural Sand Imports By Country (USD)

COUNTRY	Import Value of Natural Sand in Qatar (USD)
COUNTRY	Jun 2022	Jul 2022	Aug 2022	Sep 2022	Oct 2022	Nov 2022	Dec 2022	Jan 2023	Feb 2023	Mar 2023	Apr 2023	May 2023	Jun 2023
Saudi Arabia	N/A	N/A	272,770	40,181	102,921	24,404	20,111	150,371	105,616	139,228	55,613	70,032	189,081
United Kingdom	N/A	64,322	N/A	N/A	20,597	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	38,764
India	51,738	N/A	26,336	26,640	19,632	N/A	20,260	17,158	28,241	N/A	N/A	N/A	16,582
Netherlands	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	71,407	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Jordan	N/A	N/A	N/A	27,915	66,655	56,047	N/A	N/A	N/A	37,362	N/A	N/A	N/A
China	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	80,866	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Others	187,804	71,320	N/A	15,722	68,228	-1.0	-1.0	41,520	N/A	120,122	N/A	N/A	-1.0
Total	239,542	135,642	299,106	110,458	278,033	80,450	111,777	209,049	214,723	296,712	55,613	70,032	244,426

Imports by Country

In June 2023, Saudi Arabia (2.1K tons) was the main natural sand supplier to Qatar, with a 91% share of total imports. Moreover, natural sand imports from Saudi Arabia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (140 tons), more than tenfold.

From June 2022 to June 2023, the average monthly growth rate of volume from Saudi Arabia amounted to -3.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: India (-10.0% per month) and the UK (-10.1% per month).

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($189K) constituted the largest supplier of natural sand to Qatar, comprising 77% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($39K), with a 16% share of total imports.

From June 2022 to June 2023, the average monthly growth rate of value from Saudi Arabia totaled -3.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: the UK (-4.5% per month) and India (-9.0% per month).

Imports by Type

In June 2023, silica sands (quartz sands or industrial sands) (2.3K tons) was the main type of natural sand supplied to Qatar, accounting for a approximately 100% share of total imports.

From June 2022 to June 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of the volume of import of silica sands (quartz sands or industrial sands) stood at +12.8%.

In value terms, silica sands (quartz sands or industrial sands) ($244K) constituted the largest type of natural sand supplied to Qatar.

Import Prices by Country

In June 2023, the natural sand price stood at $108 per ton (CIF, Qatar), picking up by 33% against the previous month. Overall, the import price, however, faced a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in March 2023 when the average import price increased by 47% m-o-m. The import price peaked at $428 per ton in June 2022; however, from July 2022 to June 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In June 2023, the country with the highest price was the UK ($538 per ton), while the price for Saudi Arabia ($92.0 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+6.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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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)

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23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
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25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
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Qatar - Natural Sands - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

Significant Increase in Qatar's Natural Sand Imports Reaching $244K in June 2023

Qatar Natural Sand Imports

Imports by Country

Imports by Type

Import Prices by Country

Product coverage:

Country coverage:

Data coverage:

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1. INTRODUCTION

2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

3. MARKET OVERVIEW

4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

7. PRODUCTION

8. IMPORTS

9. EXPORTS

10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

LIST OF TABLES

LIST OF FIGURES

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