Japan: Natural Sand Market 2022

Natural Sand Market Size in Japan

The Japanese natural sand market contracted to $X in 2021, which is down by -5.8% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Natural sand consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

Natural Sand Production in Japan

In value terms, natural sand production reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

Natural Sand Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2021, overseas shipments of natural sands were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, natural sand exports expanded remarkably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, faced a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 68% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Indonesia (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) and Vietnam (X tons) were the main destinations of natural sand exports from Japan, together accounting for 56% of total exports. These countries were followed by China, the United States, the Philippines, South Korea, Thailand and Hong Kong SAR, which together accounted for a further 36%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in the Philippines (with a CAGR of +23.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for natural sand exported from Japan were the United States ($X), China ($X) and Indonesia ($X), together accounting for 46% of total exports. Vietnam, Taiwan (Chinese), the Philippines, South Korea, Thailand and Hong Kong SAR lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 33%.

Among the main countries of destination, the Philippines, with a CAGR of +23.7%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

The average natural sand export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -7.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 42% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Taiwan (Chinese) ($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 Guam (+16.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Natural Sand Imports

Imports into Japan

Natural sand imports into Japan skyrocketed to X tons in 2021, jumping by 20% against 2020. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced contraction. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, natural sand imports rose to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Australia (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of natural sand to Japan, accounting for a 79% share of total imports. Moreover, natural sand imports from Australia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Philippines (X tons), tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), with a 5.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Australia was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Philippines (-2.3% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (-1.5% per year).

In value terms, Australia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of natural sand to Japan, comprising 61% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Vietnam, with a 2.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Australia amounted to -4.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (-5.5% per year) and Vietnam (-18.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average natural sand import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -12.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average import price increased by 5.3%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton), while the price for the Philippines ($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 Philippines (-1.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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