Malaysia - Natural Sands - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Natural Sand Price in Malaysia - 2021

Contents:

  1. Natural Sand Price in Malaysia (FOB) - 2022
  2. Natural Sand Price in Malaysia (CIF) - 2021
  3. Natural Sand Exports in Malaysia
  4. Natural Sand Imports in Malaysia

Natural Sand Price in Malaysia (FOB) - 2022

The average natural sand export price stood at $2.2 per ton in 2022, which is down by -65.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 448%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $63 per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($3 per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($0.2 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 Singapore (-16.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Natural Sand Price in Malaysia (CIF) - 2021

The average natural sand import price stood at $322 per ton in December 2021, increasing by 23% against the previous month. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in August 2021 an increase of 85% month-to-month. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $498 per ton. From September 2021 to December 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Japan ($2,793 per ton), while the price for Australia ($116 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From December 2020 to December 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+4.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Natural Sand Exports in Malaysia

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of natural sands, when their volume decreased by -61.8% to 6.1M tons. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 522%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 16M tons, and then contracted notably in the following year.

In value terms, natural sand exports declined sharply to $13M in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a precipitous descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 51% against the previous year.

Export of Natural Sand in Malaysia (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Singapore16.120.857.512.8-7.4%
China21.645.430.30.4-73.5%
Brunei Darussalam1.1N/AN/A0.1-55.0%
Others10.88.513.2N/A10.6%
Total49.774.710113.2-35.7%

Top Export Markets for Natural Sand from Malaysia in 2022:

  1. Singapore (4.3M tons)
  2. China (1.7M tons)
  3. Brunei Darussalam (0.1M tons)

Natural Sand Imports in Malaysia

Natural sand imports into Malaysia reduced remarkably to 14K tons in 2022, waning by -83% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports saw a sharp decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 84%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 83K tons, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, natural sand imports declined sharply to $14M in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 87% against the previous year.

Import of Natural Sand in Malaysia (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Japan4.010.912.811.743.0%
China0.30.93.70.838.7%
India0.20.50.50.426.0%
Turkey0.20.10.20.314.5%
Australia0.60.81.00.2-30.7%
Taiwan (Chinese)2.82.74.80.1-67.1%
Thailand0.10.10.10.10.0%
VietnamN/A0.10.2N/A100.0%
Others1.31.51.70.1-57.5%
Total9.417.725.013.613.1%

Top Suppliers of Natural Sand to Malaysia in 2022:

  1. Japan (4.9K tons)
  2. China (2.9K tons)
  3. Turkey (2.7K tons)
  4. Australia (2.2K tons)
  5. India (1.0K tons)
  6. Taiwan (Chinese) (0.2K tons)
  7. Thailand (0.2K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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

  • Malaysia

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Malaysia
  • 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
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  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

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  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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