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Puerto Rico: Natural Sand Market 2022

Natural Sand Market Size in Puerto Rico

The Puerto Rican natural sand market stood at less than $X in 2021, leveling off at 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). Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Natural Sand Exports

Exports by Country

In 2021, Canada (X tons) and the United States (X tons) represented the major exporters of natural sandsaround the world, together accounting for near 54% of total exports. It was distantly followed by China (X tons), mixing up a 27% share of total exports. The United Arab Emirates (X tons), Malaysia (X tons), Uzbekistan (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons), Australia (X tons) and France (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, natural sand exports from expanded with a Canada of +73.0%, while the United States (+2.4%) experienced a noticeable increase unchanged over the same period. At the same time, Uzbekistan (+296.0%), the United Arab Emirates (+103.0%), China (+56.5%), Malaysia (+48.1%), Belgium (+20.5%), Germany (+11.1%), Australia (+6.4%), France (+2.7%) and the Netherlands (+1.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +296.0% from 2012-2021. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Canada, China, the United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan and Malaysia increased by +48, +20, +3.9, +2.2 and +1.5 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, the largest natural sand supplying countries from Puerto Rico were Canada ($X), China ($X) and Belgium ($X), together accounting for 60% of total exports. Uzbekistan, the United States, the United Arab Emirates, the Netherlands, Australia, Germany, France and Malaysia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 31%.

Among the main exporting countries, Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of +271.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Puerto Rico amounted to less than $X per ton, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while Malaysia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+1.8%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Natural Sand Imports

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), distantly followed by Austria (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Slovakia (X tons) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) represented the key importers of natural sands, together generating 60% of total imports. The Netherlands (X tons), Canada (X tons), China (X tons), Singapore (X tons), the United States (X tons), France (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Thailand (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Austria (with a CAGR of +53.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported natural sands into Puerto Rico, comprising 32% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Austria ($X), with a 7.7% share of global imports. It was followed by Canada, with a 6.3% share.

In the United Arab Emirates, natural sand imports increased at an average annual rate of +48.8% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Austria (+44.4% per year) and Canada (+8.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Puerto Rico stood at less than $X per ton in 2021, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while Slovakia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+17.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

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

China constituted the country with the largest volume of natural sand consumption, accounting for 59% of total volume. Moreover, natural sand consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India, eightfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the United States, with a 2.6% share.

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

China remains the largest natural sand producing country worldwide, comprising approx. 58% of total volume. Moreover, natural sand production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India, eightfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the United States, with a 2.6% share.

What are the leading suppliers of natural sands to Puerto Rico?

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates constitutes the largest market for imported natural sands into Puerto Rico, comprising 32% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Austria, with a 7.7% share of global imports. It was followed by Canada, with a 6.3% share.

What are the leading importers of natural sands from Puerto Rico?

In value terms, Canada, China and Belgium constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, with a combined 60% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Uzbekistan, the United States, the United Arab Emirates, the Netherlands, Australia, Germany, France and Malaysia, which together accounted for a further 31%.

What is the average export price for natural sands in Puerto Rico?

In 2021, the export price in Puerto Rico amounted to less than $0.1 per ton, standing approx. at the previous year.

What is the average import price for natural sands in Puerto Rico?

The import price in Puerto Rico stood at less than $0.1 per ton in 2021, approximately equating the previous year.

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

Country coverage:

Puerto Rico

Data coverage:

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

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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. 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