Austria: Construction Sands Market 2024

Construction Sands Market Size in Austria

In 2022, the Austrian construction sands market decreased by -8.3% to $X, falling for the fifth consecutive year after six years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption showed a noticeable slump. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Construction Sands Production in Austria

In value terms, construction sands production shrank significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 47%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Construction Sands Exports

Exports from Austria

Construction sands exports from Austria declined to X tons in 2022, which is down by -14.2% compared with 2021. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 30%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, construction sands exports declined significantly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 40%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Switzerland (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of construction sands exports from Austria, together comprising 98% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of +18.6%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Switzerland ($X) and Italy ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for construction sands exported from Austria worldwide, with a combined 95% share of total exports.

Germany, with a CAGR of +12.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average construction sands export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -3.2% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 17%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

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 Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Switzerland ($X 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 Germany (+4.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Construction Sands Imports

Imports into Austria

In 2022, overseas purchases of construction sands decreased by -0.2% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, imports, however, recorded a temperate increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 105%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, construction sands imports reduced slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 78%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Hungary (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of construction sands imports to Austria, with a combined 99% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +73.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Hungary ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) were the largest construction sands suppliers to Austria, together comprising 95% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +52.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average construction sands import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, the import price posted strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 112%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Hungary ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (+5.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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