Silica Sand Market Report 2025

The silica sand market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $19.15 billion in 2024 to $20.32 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to industrial demand, geopolitical factors, environmental concerns, price fluctuations, substitute materials.

The silica sand market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $27.05 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to emerging applications, alternative materials development, economic recovery, infrastructure development, global demand shifts. Major trends in the forecast period include rising demand in construction, growing glass industry, shift towards sustainable practices, market diversification, regional supply dynamics.

The silica sand market is poised for growth, driven by the expanding construction industry. Cement, a pivotal component in construction, relies on silica sand, thus making it integral to the overall construction sector. Notably, in December 2022, data from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis revealed a surge in total spending on commercial construction, reaching $131 million, up from $103 million in December 2021. Additionally, spending on residential construction rose to $954 million in May 2022, compared to $797 million in May 2021. These figures underscore the direct correlation between the construction industry's growth and the upward trajectory of the silica sand market.

The silica sand market is anticipated to experience significant expansion propelled by the burgeoning solar panel industry. This sector encompasses the manufacturing and installation of solar panels, crucial components for converting sunlight into electricity. Silica sand, as a foundational material in solar panel manufacturing, contributes to the production of high-quality solar cells, fostering the growth of the solar energy industry. Notably, as of December 2023, the Solar Energy Industries Association reported an average annual growth rate of 24% in the solar industry over the past decade. Furthermore, solar energy accounted for 48% of new electric capacity added to the grid in 2023, highlighting its pivotal role in driving the demand for silica sand.

The adoption of eco-friendly products utilizing silica sand represents a prominent trend gaining traction within the silica sand market. Companies operating in this market are actively exploring novel applications for silica sand to secure their market standing. For example, in July 2022, Polar Night Energy, a Finland-based firm specializing in renewable energy heat storage, introduced sand batteries employing silica sand as an energy storage medium for power generated from sustainable sources such as wind. The company asserts that these batteries not only provide winter heating for homes but also contribute to a significant reduction of over 100 million tons of CO2 emissions annually.

Leading silica sand industry players are strategically undertaking silica sand projects, such as the George Project, to bolster their revenues. The George Project, covering an expansive landholding of 3,609 km2 in South Australia, is deemed prospective for high-purity silica sand and uranium. In February 2023, Resolution Minerals Ltd., an Australia-based copper ores company, announced the incorporation of the recently granted SA George Project, encompassing sought-after commodities such as uranium and high-purity silica sand. This addition aligns with Resolution's overarching strategy to acquire, explore, and develop valuable resources, including high-purity silica sand and uranium.

In March 2022, SIBELCO, a Belgium-based global industrial minerals company engaged in mining, processing, and sales, successfully acquired Kremer Zand en Grind B.V. for an undisclosed sum. This strategic move aimed to enhance Sibelco's customer base, expand its silica sand deposits and resources in Europe, and solidify its position as the foremost global leader in silica sand. Kremer Zand en Grind B.V., based in the Netherlands, is a notable producer of wet, dried, and calibrated silica sand.

Major companies operating in the silica sand market include Aggregate Industries, Badger Mining Corporation, Chongqing Changjiang River Moulding Material (Group) Co. Ltd, Covia Holdings Corporation, Superior Silica Sands, Euroquarz GmbH, JFE Mineral & Alloy Company Ltd, Mitsubishi Corporation, Preferred Sands, Quarzwerke GmbH, Sibelco Group, U.S. Silica Holdings Inc., Pattison Sand, PUM GROUP, Hi-Crush Inc., Sil Industrial Minerals, Tochu Corporation, Athabasca Minerals Inc., Capital Sand Company, Signal Peak Silica LLC, Atlas Sand Company LLC, Fairmount Santrol, Vista Sand, Smart Sand, Emerge Energy Services LP, Select Sands America Corp., Northern Silica Corporation, SSS White Sands, Tarmac, Hanson Lake Sands Corporation.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the silica sand market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global silica sand market report during the forecast period. The regions covered in the silica sand market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the silica sand market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Silica sand is a granular substance composed primarily of quartz with trace amounts of other minerals such as clay and coal. Widely recognized as quartz sand and industrial sand, it finds frequent applications in diverse construction contexts.

The primary types of silica sand include wet sand, dry sand, frac sand, filter sand, coated sand, and other variations. Wet sand is characterized by the removal of grit particles through the use of water or another liquid as a lubricant. These sands come in varying degrees of purity, ranging from 94% to 95.9%, 96% to 97.9%, and 98% to 98.95%. They are available in different mesh sizes, including < 70 mesh, 70-120 mesh, 120-200 mesh, and >200 mesh, catering to various end-users such as glass manufacturing, construction, filtration, foundry operations, chemical production, paints and coatings, ceramics and refractories, as well as oil and gas applications, among others.

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The silica sand market consists of sales of unprocessed silica sand, washed and dried sand, silica flour, and specialty sands. 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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