South Africa: Natural Sand Market 2022

Natural Sand Market Size in South Africa

The South African natural sand market shrank slightly to $X in 2021, which is down by -2% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the market value increased by 3.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Natural Sand Production in South Africa

In value terms, natural sand production contracted slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Natural Sand Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2021, natural sand exports from South Africa skyrocketed to X tons, rising by 1,411% against 2020. Over the period under review, exports posted a prominent expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, natural sand exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports enjoyed strong growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for natural sand exports from South Africa, accounting for a 30% share of total exports. Moreover, natural sand exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, India (X tons), threefold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 9.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States amounted to +221.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: India (+70.9% per year) and Germany (+40.9% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X), India ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for natural sand exported from South Africa worldwide, with a combined 64% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Zambia, Tunisia, Finland, Mozambique, Botswana, Angola, Mauritius, Swaziland, Madagascar and France, which together accounted for a further 25%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Tunisia, with a CAGR of +373.6%, recorded 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 average natural sand export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -19.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 23%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 Mauritius (-1.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Natural Sand Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2021, overseas purchases of natural sands increased by 25% to X tons for the first time since 2015, thus ending a five-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, showed a pronounced decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 78% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, natural sand imports expanded remarkably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 40%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Turkey (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of natural sand to South Africa, accounting for a 84% share of total imports. Moreover, natural sand imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Egypt (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Belgium (X tons), with a 4.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Turkey stood at -1.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (-39.8% per year) and Belgium (+0.6% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of natural sand to South Africa, comprising 50% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Egypt ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 3.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Turkey stood at -5.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (-13.9% per year) and Belgium (-10.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average natural sand import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, dropping by -8.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 49% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while the price for Namibia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+43.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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