India - Natural Sands - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Natural Sand Price in India - 2023

Contents:

  1. Natural Sand Price in India (CIF) - 2023
  2. Natural Sand Price in India (FOB) - 2022
  3. Natural Sand Imports in India
  4. Natural Sand Exports in India

Natural Sand Price in India (CIF) - 2023

In September 2023, the average natural sand import price amounted to $66.6 per ton, stabilizing at the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price faced a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in June 2023 when the average import price increased by 42% m-o-m. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $250 per ton in September 2022; however, from October 2022 to September 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Belgium ($246 per ton), while the price for Malaysia ($24.0 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+4.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Natural Sand Price in India (FOB) - 2022

The average natural sand export price stood at $380 per ton in 2022, growing by 116% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The export price peaked at $526 per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bangladesh ($1,674 per ton), while the average price for exports to Oman ($212 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 Bangladesh (+21.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Natural Sand Imports in India

Natural sand imports into India dropped dramatically to 8.5K tons in 2022, declining by -87.5% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a sharp shrinkage. The smallest decline of -55.5% was in 2020.

In value terms, natural sand imports fell rapidly to $6.6M in 2022. Overall, imports showed a dramatic decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 44% against the previous year.

Import of Natural Sand in India (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Malaysia8.31.31.03.1-28.0%
China3.61.73.53.1-4.9%
Belgium0.81.71.90.1-50.0%
Saudi Arabia1.62.51.0N/A-20.9%
TurkeyN/A0.1N/AN/A0%
Others1.22.36.20.2-45.0%
Total15.59.513.66.6-24.8%

Top Suppliers of Natural Sand to India in 2022:

  1. Malaysia (5.1K tons)
  2. China (2.4K tons)
  3. Belgium (0.4K tons)
  4. Turkey (0.2K tons)

Natural Sand Exports in India

In 2022, the amount of natural sands exported from India fell notably to 278 tons, which is down by -83.3% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a dramatic slump. The smallest decline of -58.1% was in 2020.

In value terms, natural sand exports contracted remarkably to $106K in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a sharp contraction.

Export of Natural Sand in India (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Oman1,1231514.845.2-65.7%
Bangladesh7800.340.929.0-66.6%
United Arab Emirates53026716311.9-71.8%
Kenya96.611.92.13.2-67.9%
Nepal2096.48.62.3-77.8%
Nigeria3020.1N/AN/A-100.0%
Mauritius2030.10.1N/A-97.8%
Indonesia135N/A0.1N/A-97.3%
Australia77.0N/A0.7N/A-90.5%
Others70951874.114.1-72.9%
Total4,165955294106-70.6%

Top Export Markets for Natural Sand from India in 2022:

  1. Oman (212.7 tons)
  2. United Arab Emirates (26.7 tons)
  3. Bangladesh (17.3 tons)
  4. Nepal (8.3 tons)
  5. Kenya (5.5 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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

  • India

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in India
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
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  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
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  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 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. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    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. 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
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. 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
  12. 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
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