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Natural Sand Price in the Dominican Republic - 2023

Natural Sand Price in the Dominican Republic (CIF) - 2022

The average natural sand import price stood at $430 per ton in 2022, growing by 119% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($528 per ton), while the price for Spain ($120 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+8.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Natural Sand Price in the Dominican Republic (FOB) - 2022

The average natural sand export price stood at $17 per ton in 2022, with an increase of 28% against the previous year. Overall, the export price enjoyed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 49%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $27 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 foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($41 per ton), while the average price for exports to Turks and Caicos Islands ($14 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 Aruba (+7.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Natural Sand Imports in the Dominican Republic

In 2022, overseas purchases of natural sands decreased by -89.1% to 1.8K tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, imports faced a precipitous decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 235% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 16K tons, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

In value terms, natural sand imports fell dramatically to $766K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports faced a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 76% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $3.2M, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

Import of Natural Sand in the Dominican Republic (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
United States	1,014	1,230	1,598	407	-26.2%
China	35.8	93.1	301	225	84.5%
Canada	54.8	213	45.4	109	25.8%
Brazil	20.5	21.4	17.2	13.6	-12.8%
Spain	119	22.3	245	11.1	-54.6%
India	59.6	150	290	N/A	120.6%
Guyana	N/A	N/A	505	N/A	0%
Others	130	90.4	207	N/A	26.2%
Total	1,433	1,820	3,209	766	-18.8%

Top Suppliers of Natural Sand to the Dominican Republic in 2022:

United States (1006.5 tons)
China (430.9 tons)
Canada (207.1 tons)
Spain (92.9 tons)
Brazil (41.6 tons)

Natural Sand Exports in the Dominican Republic

In 2022, overseas shipments of natural sands increased by 50% to 34K tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt downturn.

In value terms, natural sand exports skyrocketed to $590K in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a abrupt setback.

Export of Natural Sand in the Dominican Republic (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Turks and Caicos Islands	424	302	123	263	-14.7%
Haiti	275	19.0	107	149	-18.5%
United States	175	266	3.6	103	-16.2%
Aruba	98.7	76.5	56.1	74.4	-9.0%
Bahamas	N/A	227	N/A	N/A	0%
Others	3.5	N/A	16.5	N/A	117.1%
Total	976	891	306	590	-15.4%

Top Export Markets for Natural Sand from the Dominican Republic in 2022:

Turks and Caicos Islands (18.6K tons)
Haiti (8.1K tons)
Aruba (5.2K tons)
United States (2.5K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the natural sand market in the Dominican Republic. 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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Dominican Republic

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Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

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1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
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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