U.S. - Silica Sands (Quartz Sands Or Industrial Sands) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Contents:
- Silica Sand Price in the United States (FOB) - 2023
- Silica Sand Price in the United States (CIF) - 2022
- Silica Sand Exports in the United States
- Silica Sand Imports in the United States
Silica Sand Price in the United States (FOB) - 2023
The average silica sand export price stood at $81.7 per ton in August 2023, rising by 4.9% against the previous month. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a slight setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in March 2023 an increase of 19% m-o-m. The export price peaked at $110 per ton in April 2023; however, from May 2023 to August 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In August 2023, the country with the highest price was China ($295 per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada ($48.0 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From August 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Mexico (+2.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.
Silica Sand Price in the United States (CIF) - 2022
In 2022, the average silica sand import price amounted to $86 per ton, picking up by 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, silica sand import price increased by +85.0% against 2017 indices. As a result, import price reached 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 Brazil ($535 per ton), while the price for Canada ($32 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (+7.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
Silica Sand Exports in the United States
Silica sand exports from the United States surged to 6.3M tons in 2022, picking up by 18% compared with the previous year. In general, total exports indicated a moderate increase from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% 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 +55.6% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.
In value terms, silica sand exports soared to $552M in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated buoyant growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.3% 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 +54.1% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 29%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.
| Export of Silica Sand in the United States (Million USD) | |||||
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| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Canada | 202 | 205 | 226 | 252 | 7.7% |
| China | 50.5 | 65.0 | 78.9 | 131 | 37.4% |
| Japan | 36.3 | 53.9 | 53.6 | 69.0 | 23.9% |
| Mexico | 24.8 | 19.5 | 30.7 | 34.2 | 11.3% |
| Others | 133 | 14.8 | 74.0 | 65.9 | -20.9% |
| Total | 446 | 358 | 464 | 552 | 7.4% |
Top Export Markets for Silica Sand from the United States in 2022:
- Canada (5.2M tons)
- Japan (0.4M tons)
- Mexico (0.4M tons)
- China (0.1M tons)
Silica Sand Imports in the United States
In 2022, supplies from abroad of silica sands (quartz sands or industrial sands) decreased by -14.4% to 356K tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports saw a significant decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 0.6% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 702K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, silica sand imports soared to $31M in 2022. In general, imports recorded a abrupt downturn.
| Import of Silica Sand in the United States (Million USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Canada | 11.1 | 12.0 | 8.6 | 9.3 | -5.7% |
| Taiwan (Chinese) | 2.9 | 1.9 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 2.2% |
| Brazil | 2.7 | 5.2 | 3.3 | 2.9 | 2.4% |
| Vietnam | N/A | 5.2 | N/A | 1.4 | -48.1% |
| Turkey | 5.1 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.2 | -66.0% |
| Others | 16.0 | 13.4 | 10.7 | 13.8 | -4.8% |
| Total | 37.8 | 38.3 | 26.1 | 30.6 | -6.8% |
Top Suppliers of Silica Sand to the United States in 2022:
- Canada (291.3K tons)
- Vietnam (28.1K tons)
- Taiwan (Chinese) (14.8K tons)
- Brazil (5.5K tons)
- Turkey (1.0K tons)
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the silica sand market in the U.S.. 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.
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Country coverage:
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1. INTRODUCTION
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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
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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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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