Egypt - Silica Sands (Quartz Sands Or Industrial Sands) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Silica Sand Price in Egypt - 2023

Contents:

  1. Silica Sand Price in Egypt (FOB) - 2022
  2. Silica Sand Price in Egypt (CIF) - 2022
  3. Silica Sand Exports in Egypt
  4. Silica Sand Imports in Egypt

Silica Sand Price in Egypt (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average silica sand export price amounted to $27 per ton, with an increase of 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a pronounced slump. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $43 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Cyprus ($27 per ton) and China ($27 per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($27 per ton) and South Korea ($27 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Greece (+0.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Silica Sand Price in Egypt (CIF) - 2022

The average silica sand import price stood at $528 per ton in 2022, jumping by 17% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 49% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $600 per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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 France ($1,121 per ton), while the price for Turkey ($159 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+4.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Silica Sand Exports in Egypt

In 2022, exports of silica sands (quartz sands or industrial sands) from Egypt expanded remarkably to 664K tons, rising by 6.5% against the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, silica sand exports surged to $18M in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a mild reduction.

Export of Silica Sand in Egypt (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Turkey7.712.25.39.15.7%
Italy3.64.22.84.03.6%
China0.3N/A0.20.944.2%
Cyprus0.20.20.10.965.1%
South Korea0.90.30.40.8-3.9%
Bangladesh1.91.30.20.7-28.3%
Greece0.40.30.20.720.5%
United Arab Emirates3.43.73.2N/A-3.0%
Others0.30.31.31.258.7%
Total18.722.613.718.2-0.9%

Top Export Markets for Silica Sand from Egypt in 2022:

  1. Turkey (331.0K tons)
  2. Italy (146.0K tons)
  3. China (33.0K tons)
  4. Cyprus (32.0K tons)
  5. South Korea (29.1K tons)
  6. Greece (25.9K tons)
  7. Bangladesh (25.3K tons)

Silica Sand Imports in Egypt

In 2022, imports of silica sands (quartz sands or industrial sands) into Egypt reached 1.4K tons, flattening at the year before. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 1.5% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 1.4K tons; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

In value terms, silica sand imports skyrocketed to $724K in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Silica Sand in Egypt (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Germany19091.912826211.3%
Czech Republic48.628.027.012537.0%
China10.610824.2123126.4%
Belgium10653.81051152.8%
France99.810086.854.2-18.4%
United States7.491.4N/A22.544.9%
Italy88.66.218.115.2-44.4%
Turkey50.810935.07.2-47.9%
SenegalN/A53.9N/AN/A0%
AustraliaN/AN/A80.3N/A0%
Others44.012.21120.1-86.9%
Total6456556167243.9%

Top Suppliers of Silica Sand to Egypt in 2022:

  1. Germany (471.8 tons)
  2. Czech Republic (383.0 tons)
  3. Belgium (272.4 tons)
  4. China (111.2 tons)
  5. France (48.4 tons)
  6. Turkey (45.3 tons)
  7. United States (30.1 tons)
  8. Italy (9.2 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the silica sand market in Egypt. 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)

Country coverage:

  • Egypt

Data coverage:

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

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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

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    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
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  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

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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. 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
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    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 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. 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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