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Ethiopia: Construction Sands Market 2024

Construction Sands Market Size in Ethiopia

The Ethiopian construction sands market surged to $X in 2022, growing by 35% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption continues to indicate a significant increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Construction Sands Exports

Exports from Ethiopia

In 2022, exports of construction sands from Ethiopia soared to X tons, picking up by 69% against 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 590% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, construction sands exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a temperate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 119% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Sudan (X tons) was the main destination for construction sands exports from Ethiopia, with a 92% share of total exports. Moreover, construction sands exports to South Sudan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to South Sudan stood at +26.2%.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the key foreign market for construction sands exports from Ethiopia, comprising 44% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Sudan ($X), with a 22% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the Netherlands stood at +25.3%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average construction sands export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 19% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 78%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to South Sudan stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to South Sudan (-28.3%).

Construction Sands Imports

Imports into Ethiopia

In 2022, imports of construction sands into Ethiopia soared to X tons, increasing by 26% on the year before. Overall, imports showed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 413% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, construction sands imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 734% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, India (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of construction sands to Ethiopia, with a 73% share of total imports. Moreover, construction sands imports from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by South Africa (X tons), with a 6.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from India totaled +64.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+16.2% per year) and South Africa (+31.8% per year).

In value terms, India ($X) constituted the largest supplier of construction sands to Ethiopia, comprising 79% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by South Africa, with a 2.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from India totaled +61.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+17.7% per year) and South Africa (+84.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average construction sands import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 11% against the previous year. In general, the import price enjoyed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 63% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+59.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for construction sands in the world?

China remains the largest construction sands consuming country worldwide, comprising approx. 19% of total volume. Moreover, construction sands consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India, threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the United States, with a 7.6% share.

What are the largest producers of construction sands in the world?

China remains the largest construction sands producing country worldwide, comprising approx. 20% of total volume. Moreover, construction sands production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India, threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United States, with a 7.7% share.

What are the leading suppliers of construction sands to Ethiopia?

In value terms, India constituted the largest supplier of construction sands to Ethiopia, comprising 79% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China, with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by South Africa, with a 2.4% share.

What are the leading importers of construction sands from Ethiopia?

In value terms, the Netherlands $200) remains the key foreign market for construction sands exports from Ethiopia, comprising 44% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Sudan $98), with a 22% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for construction sands in Ethiopia?

The average construction sands export price stood at $97 per ton in 2022, rising by 19% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for construction sands in Ethiopia?

In 2022, the average construction sands import price amounted to $1,202 per ton, surging by 11% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the construction sands market in Ethiopia. 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 08121190 - Construction sands such as clayey sands, kaolinic sands, f eldspathic sands (excluding silica sands, metal bearing sands)

Country coverage:

Ethiopia

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Ethiopia
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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1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
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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
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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. 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