PanXchange® Sand: Benchmarks & Analysis 07.06.2020

In the Permian basin, FOB Kermit 100m prices and 40/70m sand prices have decreased by $0.50 per ton each. While our network has suggested some frac sand producers attempt to undercut competitor pricing and capture market share while ramping up sand production, there appears to be a firm collective stance that unsustainable proppant pricing hurts everyone.

PanXchange® Sand: Benchmarks & Analysis 06.28.2021

In the Permian basin, FOB Kermit 100m prices and 40/70m sand prices have decreased by $1.75 per ton and $1.25 respectively since last week and by $5.00 per ton and $3.00 per ton respectively since last month’s peaks, as frac sand producers attempt to undercut competitor pricing and capture market share while ramping up sand production. Northern White Odessa 40/70m sand prices have increased by $1.20 per ton relative to last week’s prices, suggesting sustained, strong pricing for Northern White mine-gate sand supply.

PanXchange® Sand: Benchmarks & Analysis 06.21.2020

In the Permian basin, FOB Kermit 100m prices and 40/70m sand prices have decreased by $3.00 per ton and $2.50 respectively, as frac sand producers attempt to undercut competitor pricing and capture market share while ramping up sand production. Northern White Odessa 40/70m sand prices have increased by $1.00 per ton relative to last week’s prices, suggesting sustained, strong pricing for Northern White mine-gate sand supply.

PanXchange® Sand: Benchmarks & Analysis 06.14.2021

In the Permian basin, FOB Kermit 100m prices and 40/70m sand prices have increased by $0.10 per ton and $0.20 respectively, likely reflective of a slight pickup in demand as WTI prices pushes $70 per barrel mark. Northern White Odessa 40/70m sand prices have increased by $1.50 per ton of last week’s prices, suggesting sustained, strong pricing for Northern White mine-gate sand supply.

PanXchange® Sand: Benchmarks & Analysis 06.01.2021

In the Permian basin, FOB Kermit 100m prices remained flat, while 40/70m sand prices have increased by $0.50 per ton, likely reflective of a slight pickup in demand as WTI prices nudged above $65 per barrel. Northern White Odessa 40/70m sand prices have remained relatively flat, falling by $0.05 per ton since last week, suggesting continued limited demand relative to in-basin supply.

PanXchange® Sand: Benchmarks & Analysis 05.24.2021

In the Permian basin, FOB Kermit 100m and 40/70m sand prices have decreased since last week, with prices falling by $0.50 and $0.75 per ton each. Northern White Odessa 40/70m sand prices have remained relatively flat, falling by $0.05 per ton since last week, suggesting continued limited demand relative to in-basin supply.

PanXchange® Sand: Benchmarks & Analysis 05.17.2021

In the Northern White mine gate market, FOB Wisconsin 100m, 40/70m, and 30/50m rose by $3.00 per ton each since last week, highlighting the preference for plants along certain key Class 1 Rail lines. This is especially true as standalone Northern white mine gate prices are trumped by the cost of logistics and transport.

PanXchange® Sand: Benchmarks & Analysis 05.10.2021

Permian frac sand prices continue to hold steady this week, with FOB Kermit 100m and 40/70m prices rising by $0.25 and $0.50 per ton each this week. The market for FOB Kermit 40/70m remains tight this week, with a slightly greater pickup in demand than expected relative to current production levels. This is evidenced by the widening of the 100m-40/70m spread at Kermit. FOB Odessa Northern White sand prices remained flat again this week, suggesting continued limited demand for Northern White products in the Permian.