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Natural Sand Price in Croatia - 2023

Natural Sand Price in Croatia (CIF) - 2022

The average natural sand import price stood at $11 per ton in 2022, shrinking by -36.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price faced a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 90% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $47 per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($207 per ton), while the price for Serbia ($2.9 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+18.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Natural Sand Price in Croatia (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average natural sand export price amounted to $34 per ton, shrinking by -31.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a slight setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 178%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $187 per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Serbia ($832 per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovenia ($30 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Slovenia (+1.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Natural Sand Imports in Croatia

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of natural sands, when their volume decreased by -49.8% to 173K tons. Overall, imports continue to indicate a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 49% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 344K tons, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, natural sand imports declined rapidly to $1.8M in 2022. In general, imports showed a precipitous slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 3.7%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $8.9M. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Import of Natural Sand in Croatia (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Serbia	461	837	568	429	-2.4%
Slovakia	1,891	926	725	404	-40.2%
Bosnia and Herzegovina	555	641	434	368	-12.8%
Italy	189	453	982	221	5.4%
Austria	236	446	268	139	-16.2%
Slovenia	767	1,437	761	96.2	-49.9%
Czech Republic	2,783	1,868	864	18.1	-81.3%
Hungary	695	1,137	731	14.2	-72.7%
Others	994	1,140	489	156	-46.1%
Total	8,570	8,886	5,822	1,846	-40.1%

Top Suppliers of Natural Sand to Croatia in 2022:

Serbia (149.4K tons)
Slovakia (5.8K tons)
Italy (5.3K tons)
Bosnia and Herzegovina (3.8K tons)
Austria (3.0K tons)
Slovenia (2.7K tons)
Hungary (0.4K tons)
Czech Republic (0.1K tons)

Natural Sand Exports in Croatia

In 2022, shipments abroad of natural sands decreased by -51.4% to 3.6K tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports recorded a dramatic slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 11% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 9.7K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, natural sand exports shrank rapidly to $121K in 2022. In general, exports saw a precipitous contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 27%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $365K, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

Export of Natural Sand in Croatia (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Slovenia	100	117	152	99.2	-0.3%
Bosnia and Herzegovina	38.6	135	139	15.6	-26.1%
Serbia	18.0	14.5	30.4	1.6	-55.4%
Austria	95.7	2.2	4.7	N/A	-77.8%
Others	13.1	18.3	40.1	4.8	-28.4%
Total	265	287	365	121	-23.0%

Top Export Markets for Natural Sand from Croatia in 2022:

Slovenia (3314.5 tons)
Bosnia and Herzegovina (260.9 tons)
Serbia (2.0 tons)
Austria (0.2 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the natural sand market in Croatia. 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:

Croatia

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
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4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
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
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023