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Natural Sand Price in Romania - 2023

Natural Sand Price in Romania (CIF) - 2023

In August 2023, the average natural sand import price amounted to $36.2 per ton, shrinking by -5.1% against the previous month. Over the period from August 2022 to August 2023, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.4%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in November 2022 an increase of 40% m-o-m. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $38.2 per ton in July 2023, and then shrank in the following month.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In August 2023, the country with the highest price was Italy ($37.0 per ton), while the price for Bulgaria totaled $31.0 per ton.

From August 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bulgaria (+1.2%).

Natural Sand Price in Romania (FOB) - 2022

The average natural sand export price stood at $19 per ton in 2022, surging by 76% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 990%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $292 per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($41 per ton), while the average price for exports to Moldova totaled $13 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Moldova (+1.7%).

Natural Sand Imports in Romania

After three years of growth, supplies from abroad of natural sands decreased by -63.4% to 186K tons in 2022. In general, imports recorded a dramatic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 18% against the previous year.

In value terms, natural sand imports shrank remarkably to $3.5M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a precipitous decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 62% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $18M, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

Import of Natural Sand in Romania (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Bulgaria	6.2	7.6	13.5	2.0	-31.4%
Greece	0.1	0.3	0.5	0.3	44.2%
Netherlands	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.0%
Poland	0.9	0.8	0.7	0.2	-39.4%
Hungary	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.2	-12.6%
Austria	0.5	0.7	1.0	0.1	-41.5%
Germany	0.5	0.3	0.5	0.1	-41.5%
Others	1.7	1.3	1.8	0.5	-33.5%
Total	10.3	11.3	18.3	3.5	-30.2%

Top Suppliers of Natural Sand to Romania in 2022:

Bulgaria (72.8K tons)
Greece (61.7K tons)
Austria (14.9K tons)
Germany (8.2K tons)
Hungary (7.4K tons)
Poland (6.7K tons)
Netherlands (4.6K tons)

Natural Sand Exports in Romania

In 2022, overseas shipments of natural sands decreased by -82.1% to 21K tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, exports, however, posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 521%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 117K tons, and then declined markedly in the following year.

In value terms, natural sand exports reduced remarkably to $405K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a precipitous shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 18%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $2.3M. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Export of Natural Sand in Romania (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Moldova	33.8	129	157	239	91.9%
Hungary	1,773	2,052	1,028	116	-59.7%
Others	119	95.2	103	50.5	-24.9%
Total	1,925	2,277	1,287	405	-40.5%

Top Export Markets for Natural Sand from Romania in 2022:

Moldova (17.7K tons)
Hungary (2.8K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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

Romania

Data coverage:

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

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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