Silica and quartz sands market in Czechia

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2022, the Czech natural silica and quartz sands market showed steady growth, with market volume increasing from 9 131 thousand t to 10 653 thousand t. This expansion was driven by continuous demand from traditional sectors such as construction (for backfilling and grouting), gardening (for lawn care), and sports surfaces. In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic introduced some supply chain disruptions, leading to a minor dip in volumes, but the market recovered strongly in 2021.

The market's value grew even more markedly, rising from 60.4 million $ in 2018 to 92.0 million $ in 2022. This was partly attributable to logistical factors and transportation costs, which influenced sand prices and availability. Throughout this period, emphasis remained on product quality and certification, particularly for use in children's playgrounds and sports facilities, in line with hygiene regulations.

In 2023, market volume in kind terms fell to 9 335 thousand t, while the value rose to 108.6 million $, indicating significant price increases or a shift in market structure. By 2024, volume stabilized at 9 366 thousand t and value reached 110.7 million $, reflecting market resilience after previous fluctuations.

Production silica and quartz sands in Czechia

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Czechia's production of silica and quartz sands has grown for the third consecutive year. In 2021, output reached 75 016 thousand US dollars, showing a robust increase of 19.9% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production rose by 29.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Czechia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

In 2021, Czechia produced 10 570 thousand tonnes of silica and quartz sands, marking a moderate year-on-year increase of 6.0%. Between 2018 and 2021, production grew by 13.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 4.4%. The largest decline occurred in 2020 at 1.5%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 9.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Czechia in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Exports silica and quartz sands from Czechia

Exports in kind, K t

After a two-year decline, Czechia's exports of silica and quartz sands increased in 2021, reaching 612.2 thousand tonnes. This represents a 16.7% advance compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, exports rose by 14.9%, with an annualized growth rate of 4.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 524.6 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 0.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Czechia in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Throughout 2018 to 2021, the three largest markets for Czechia's silica and quartz sands exports in kind were Austria, Slovakia, and Germany. Together, they accounted for 83.2% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Czechia in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2021, Czechia's exports of silica and quartz sands in value terms reached 14 960 thousand US dollars, reflecting a steep gain of 26.5% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports increased by 33.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 10.1%. The largest decline was recorded in 2020 at 1.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Czechia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

From 2018 to 2021, Slovakia, Germany, and Austria were the top contributors to Czechia's exports of silica and quartz sands in value terms. Slovakia accounted for 47.9%, Germany for 17.7%, and Austria for 9.8% of total exports, jointly making up 75.5% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Czechia in value, 2018-2021

Imports silica and quartz sands to Czechia

Imports in kind, K t

In 2021, Czechia's imports of silica and quartz sands in kind amounted to 445.9 thousand tonnes, representing a notable rise of 17.4% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports increased by 16%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 379.8 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 5.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Czechia in kind, 2018-2021, K t

From 2018 to 2021, Poland, Slovakia, and Germany were the leading sources for Czechia's imports of silica and quartz sands in kind. Poland accounted for 43.4%, Slovakia for 33.7%, and Germany for 13.4% of total imports, together comprising 90.5% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Czechia in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2021, Czechia's imports of silica and quartz sands in value terms reached 19 061 thousand US dollars, marking a sharp improvement of 31.5% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports increased by 37.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 11.1%. The largest decline was recorded in 2020 at 13.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Czechia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Between 2018 and 2021, Poland, Slovakia, and Germany were the largest suppliers of silica and quartz sands to Czechia in value terms. Poland accounted for 29.0%, Slovakia for 18.6%, and Germany for 16.8% of total imports, together forming 64.5% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Czechia in value, 2018-2021