Italy - Silica Sands (Quartz Sands Or Industrial Sands) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Contents:
- Silica Sand Price in Italy (CIF) - 2022
- Silica Sand Price in Italy (FOB) - 2022
- Silica Sand Imports in Italy
- Silica Sand Exports in Italy
Silica Sand Price in Italy (CIF) - 2022
In 2022, the average silica sand import price amounted to $51 per ton, with an increase of 9.7% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.0%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 10%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.
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 Belgium ($91 per ton), while the price for Portugal ($36 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+3.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
Silica Sand Price in Italy (FOB) - 2022
In 2022, the average silica sand export price amounted to $163 per ton, growing by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a mild decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 28% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $245 per ton. From 2014 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 Israel ($430 per ton), while the average price for exports to Malta ($66 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 Israel (+14.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Silica Sand Imports in Italy
In 2022, supplies from abroad of silica sands (quartz sands or industrial sands) decreased by -3.8% to 1.6M tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 1.7M tons, and then shrank slightly in the following year.
In value terms, silica sand imports rose significantly to $82M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +10.2% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 27%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.
| Import of Silica Sand in Italy (Million USD) | |||||
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| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Tunisia | 17.6 | 19.5 | 22.5 | 26.1 | 14.0% |
| Portugal | 7.7 | 6.7 | 10.5 | 13.0 | 19.1% |
| France | 10.0 | 7.5 | 10.3 | 12.1 | 6.6% |
| Germany | 5.2 | 6.6 | 8.6 | 11.2 | 29.1% |
| Egypt | 8.6 | 11.3 | 13.5 | 8.4 | -0.8% |
| Belgium | 7.6 | 4.7 | 7.8 | 6.2 | -6.6% |
| Spain | 1.7 | 1.2 | 0.9 | 0.5 | -33.5% |
| Others | 3.3 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 14.9% |
| Total | 61.6 | 61.7 | 78.1 | 82.5 | 10.2% |
Top Suppliers of Silica Sand to Italy in 2022:
- Tunisia (572.4K tons)
- Portugal (359.8K tons)
- France (308.5K tons)
- Germany (139.1K tons)
- Egypt (133.6K tons)
- Belgium (67.5K tons)
- Spain (16.8K tons)
Silica Sand Exports in Italy
In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of silica sands (quartz sands or industrial sands), when their volume decreased by -17.7% to 35K tons. In general, total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +12.5% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +42.4% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 35% against the previous year.
In value terms, silica sand exports shrank to $5.8M in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated prominent growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +14.7% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +50.9% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 40% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $6.3M, and then declined in the following year.
| Export of Silica Sand in Italy (Thousand USD) | |||||
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| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Spain | 376 | 402 | 515 | 598 | 16.7% |
| France | 249 | 230 | 485 | 579 | 32.5% |
| Malta | 318 | 521 | 572 | 565 | 21.1% |
| Switzerland | 404 | 775 | 322 | 372 | -2.7% |
| Costa Rica | N/A | 17.5 | 158 | 231 | 263.3% |
| Russia | 93.4 | 132 | 160 | 222 | 33.5% |
| Hungary | 172 | 180 | 204 | 208 | 6.5% |
| Romania | 268 | 161 | 115 | 183 | -11.9% |
| Tunisia | 9.1 | 19.3 | 151 | 179 | 169.9% |
| United Kingdom | 96.5 | 78.2 | 94.8 | 143 | 14.0% |
| Croatia | 186 | 182 | 248 | 115 | -14.8% |
| Ethiopia | 161 | 165 | 118 | 60.4 | -27.9% |
| Others | 1,495 | 1,662 | 3,189 | 2,323 | 15.8% |
| Total | 3,830 | 4,525 | 6,331 | 5,779 | 14.7% |
Top Export Markets for Silica Sand from Italy in 2022:
- Malta (8.6K tons)
- Spain (5.9K tons)
- Switzerland (3.3K tons)
- France (2.7K tons)
- Hungary (2.6K tons)
- Tunisia (1.5K tons)
- Costa Rica (1.4K tons)
- Romania (1.1K tons)
- United Kingdom (0.7K tons)
- Croatia (0.6K tons)
- Russia (0.6K tons)
- Ethiopia (0.2K tons)
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the silica sand market in Italy. 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:
- Italy
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in Italy
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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1992
In 2016, approx. X tons of silica sand were imported worldwide- coming up by X% against the previous year level. Overall, it indicated a remarkable expansion from 2007 to 2016: the total imports...
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In 2016, approx. X tons of silica sand were imported worldwide- coming up by X% against the previous year level. Overall, it indicated a remarkable expansion from 2007 to 2016: the total imports...
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The U.S. continued its dominance in the global natural sand trade. In 2014, the U.S. exported X thousand tons of natural sands totaling X million USD, X% over the previous year. Its primary trading partner was Canada, where it supplied X% of
1988
For the third consecutive year, the global silica sands market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by...
1992
In 2016, approx. X tons of silica sand were imported worldwide- coming up by X% against the previous year level. Overall, it indicated a remarkable expansion from 2007 to 2016: the total imports...
797
In 2016, approx. X tons of silica sand were imported worldwide- coming up by X% against the previous year level. Overall, it indicated a remarkable expansion from 2007 to 2016: the total imports...
1422
The U.S. continued its dominance in the global natural sand trade. In 2014, the U.S. exported X thousand tons of natural sands totaling X million USD, X% over the previous year. Its primary trading partner was Canada, where it supplied X% of
