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New Zealand - Natural Sands - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Natural Sand Price in New Zealand - 2023

Natural Sand Price in New Zealand (CIF) - 2022

The average natural sand import price stood at $421 per ton in 2022, picking up by 304% against the previous year. In general, the import price enjoyed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 312%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $943 per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($1,361 per ton), while the price for Australia ($346 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+14.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Natural Sand Price in New Zealand (FOB) - 2022

The average natural sand export price stood at $334 per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -21.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 51%. The export price peaked at $434 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the 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 Fiji ($1,343 per ton), while the average price for exports to Australia amounted to $313 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Fiji (+13.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Natural Sand Imports in New Zealand

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of natural sands, when their volume decreased by -97.2% to 788 tons. Overall, imports showed a dramatic decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 351%.

In value terms, natural sand imports fell rapidly to $331K in 2022. In general, imports saw a precipitous curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $3M, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

Import of Natural Sand in New Zealand (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Australia	1,814	2,119	2,595	242	-48.9%
South Africa	86.7	29.5	0.1	35.3	-25.9%
United States	221	155	161	33.8	-46.5%
China	46.8	18.2	58.4	12.1	-36.3%
Others	129	76.3	166	8.2	-60.1%
Total	2,297	2,398	2,980	331	-47.6%

Top Suppliers of Natural Sand to New Zealand in 2022:

Australia (698.4 tons)
United States (32.1 tons)
China (27.6 tons)
South Africa (25.9 tons)

Natural Sand Exports in New Zealand

For the third consecutive year, New Zealand recorded decline in overseas shipments of natural sands, which decreased by -78.7% to 827 tons in 2022. Overall, exports faced a dramatic shrinkage. The smallest decline of -0.9% was in 2020.

In value terms, natural sand exports shrank dramatically to $276K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a sharp decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 24% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $1.7M, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

Export of Natural Sand in New Zealand (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Australia	46.3	68.3	632	254	76.4%
Fiji	30.1	32.6	76.5	20.6	-11.9%
Japan	235	411	186	N/A	-11.0%
New Caledonia	984	797	466	N/A	-31.2%
Portugal	N/A	N/A	259	N/A	0%
Others	13.4	26.5	29.6	1.6	-50.8%
Total	1,309	1,335	1,650	276	-40.5%

Top Export Markets for Natural Sand from New Zealand in 2022:

Australia (809.8 tons)
Fiji (15.3 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the natural sand market in New Zealand. 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)

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New Zealand

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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. 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. 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
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

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