Reclamation Sand Market Report 2024

This Reclamation Sand market report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The reclaimed sand market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.63 billion in 2023 to $1.74 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to the increasing demand for sand, which is straining natural supplies, the needs of a growing population, the necessity to protect coastal areas from erosion, rising sea levels, and heightened environmental concerns and infrastructural development.

The reclaimed sand market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.31 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3%. The growth projected for the forecast period can be attributed to the crucial role of reclamation sand in wastewater treatment projects, where its high permeability supports effective drainage and water flow in treatment systems. Additionally, the surge in construction activities, increasing urbanization, and rising coastal protection initiatives contribute to this growth. Key trends expected during this period include technological advancements, innovative mechanical and wet reclamation machines, improvements in cleaning processes using high temperatures, developments in reclamation technology, and advancements in thermal reclamation processes.

The growing construction activities are expected to drive the expansion of the reclamation sand market. Construction activities involve the physical development of buildings, infrastructure, and other structures, which are on the rise due to factors like rapid urbanization, infrastructure development, and an emphasis on efficiency and accuracy in building projects. Reclamation sand plays a vital role in creating new land areas or expanding existing ones, providing a solid foundation for new construction projects, including residential, commercial, and industrial developments. For example, in February 2023, the Office for National Statistics reported a 5.6% annual growth in construction output in the UK for 2022, building on the significant 12.8% increase in 2021. As a result, the rise in construction activities is fueling the demand for reclamation sand.

Key players in the reclamation sand market are investing in new plants, such as pilot-scale reclamation facilities that employ wet reclamation processes to enhance sand recovery efficiency, improve reclaimed sand quality, and reduce environmental impact through more sustainable practices. The wet reclamation process involves using water-based methods to recover and purify sand for various industrial applications, including foundry casting and construction. For instance, in November 2022, FSP GmbH, a Germany-based company specializing in sand reclamation, launched a pilot-scale reclamation plant for foundries to test sand reclamation using its patented wet reclamation process. This plant features an energy-efficient process that provides nearly carbon-neutral reclamation services, effectively removing contaminants from used water-glass bonded sands with 98% effectiveness and reducing drying energy consumption by 60% compared to conventional methods.

In June 2022, Norican Group, a Denmark-based provider of technologies and solutions for the metal casting and surface engineering industries, acquired Simpson Technologies for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is expected to create synergies and enhance Norican’s ability to serve its customers in the reclamation sand, metal casting, and surface engineering sectors. Simpson Technologies, a US-based company, offers advanced solutions for sand reclamation in the foundry industry, helping to maximize efficiency and cost savings.

Major companies operating in the reclamation sand market are Boral Limited, Compagnie de Saint-Gobain S.A., EOG Resources Incorporated, Scania AB, Vulcan Materials Company, Martin Marietta Materials Inc., Aggregate Industries Management Inc., Lehigh Hanson Inc., CEMEX S.A.B. de C.V., HeidelbergCement AG, Hi-Crush Inc., Minerali Industriali SRL, Badger Mining Corporation, Emerge Energy Services LP, Superior Silica Sands LLC, Nugent Sand Company LLC, Quarzwerke GmbH, Pattison Sand, Northern Silica Corp., Tochu Corporation.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the reclamation sand market in 2023. Middle East And Africa is expected to be the fastest growing region in the market. The regions covered in the reclamation sand market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the reclamation sand market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Reclamation sand is used mainly in land reclamation projects. It is typically derived from waste sand materials, which are then cleaned and processed through mechanical, wet, or thermal reclamation methods. To ensure it is suitable for its intended use and does not harm the surrounding environment, reclamation sand must adhere to specific quality and environmental standards.

The primary types of reclamation sand include ceramic grinding wheel reclamation sand, resin grinding wheel reclamation sand, and rubber grinding wheel reclamation sand. Ceramic grinding wheels are abrasive tools made from ceramic materials such as alumina, silicon carbide, or zirconia. The sources of reclamation sand can include river sand, sea sand, lake sand, desert sand, among others, with various processing methods such as mechanical, wet, and thermal reclamation. Reclamation sand is used in diverse applications including flood control projects, pipeline construction, reservoir and dam construction, wastewater treatment, concrete production, beach nourishment, and agricultural land expansion.

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The reclamation sand market consists of sales of eco-friendly sand, silica sand, and marine sand. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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