Egypt: Silica Sand Market 2024

Silica Sand Market Size in Egypt

The Egyptian silica sand market reached $X in 2022, flattening at the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a noticeable curtailment. Silica sand consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Silica Sand Production in Egypt

In value terms, silica sand production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a mild downturn. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Silica Sand Exports

Exports from Egypt

In 2022, exports of silica sands (quartz sands or industrial sands) from Egypt rose sharply to X tons, surging by 6.5% compared with the year before. In general, total exports indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +9.5% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 117%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, silica sand exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a slight decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 107% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tons) was the main destination for silica sand exports from Egypt, with a 50% share of total exports. Moreover, silica sand exports to Turkey exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by China (X tons), with a 5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Turkey totaled +3.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (-4.4% per year) and China (+142.5% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the key foreign market for silica sands (quartz sands or industrial sands) exports from Egypt, comprising 50% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 22% share of total exports. It was followed by China, with a 5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Turkey was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (-4.8% per year) and China (+69.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average silica sand export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a perceptible descent. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Cyprus ($X per ton) and China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($X per ton) and South Korea ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Greece (+0.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Silica Sand Imports

Imports into Egypt

In 2022, imports of silica sands (quartz sands or industrial sands) into Egypt reached X tons, standing approx. at 2021 figures. In general, imports showed a slight increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 210% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, silica sand imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 126%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main suppliers of silica sand imports to Egypt, together accounting for 82% of total imports. China, France, Turkey and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 17%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by China (with a CAGR of +50.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of silica sands (quartz sands or industrial sands) to Egypt, comprising 36% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 17% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany totaled +6.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (+38.6% per year) and China (+44.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average silica sand import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 17% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average import price increased by 49%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($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 Czech Republic (+4.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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