Russian Federation: Natural Sand Market 2022

Natural Sand Market Size in the Russian Federation

In 2021, the Russian natural sand market decreased by -0.6% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a perceptible setback. Natural sand consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Natural Sand Production in the Russian Federation

In value terms, natural sand production fell slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. Natural sand production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Natural Sand Exports

Exports from the Russian Federation

In 2021, shipments abroad of natural sands was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. In general, exports recorded a buoyant expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, natural sand exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, total exports indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Azerbaijan (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and Kazakhstan (X tons) were the main destinations of natural sand exports from Russia, together comprising 69% of total exports. These countries were followed by Belarus, China, Kyrgyzstan, the United States and Mongolia, which together accounted for a further 29%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in the United States (with a CAGR of +346.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Azerbaijan ($X) remains the key foreign market for natural sand exports from Russia, comprising 38% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belarus ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by China, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Azerbaijan totaled +6.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belarus (-4.9% per year) and China (+100.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average natural sand export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, waning by -39.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Mongolia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Mongolia (+0.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Natural Sand Imports

Imports into the Russian Federation

In 2021, purchases abroad of natural sands was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, natural sand imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a deep reduction. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Ukraine (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of natural sand to Russia, accounting for a 42% share of total imports. Moreover, natural sand imports from Ukraine exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Finland (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Italy (X tons), with an 8.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Ukraine stood at -16.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Finland (+64.1% per year) and Italy (+25.5% per year).

In value terms, Ukraine ($X) constituted the largest supplier of natural sand to Russia, comprising 54% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with an 8.9% share of total imports. It was followed by Belarus, with a 7.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Ukraine stood at -15.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+19.4% per year) and Belarus (+25.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average natural sand import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by -5.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 26% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Finland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+4.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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