Silica Sand Market Forecasts to 2028 - Global Analysis By Subsystem, Sand Type, Security Type, Deployment, Purity, Application, End User and Geography

According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Silica Sand Market is accounted for $11.56 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach $20.15 billion by 2028 growing at a CAGR of 9.7% during the forecast period. The most prevalent mineral found in sand deposits is quartz, which is the main component of the granular components that make up silica sand. It is a kind of crystalline silica, the second most prevalent mineral in the crust of the Earth. Numerous industrial, manufacturing, and building uses need for silica sand. It is often used in the manufacture of glass and ceramics, sandblasting, water filtration, and building.

According to the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs/Population Division and World Population, the global population is projected to reach 9.5 billion by 2050.

Market Dynamics:

Driver:

Rise in Construction and Infrastructural Activities

Over the course of the projection period, it is predicted that the expansion of the building and infrastructure sectors would increase product demand globally. It is utilised in several building processes, including as the production of glass, concrete, and mortar, as well as abrasives. In the upcoming years, demand for quartz sand will rise as the building industry expands internationally. This is also extensively utilised in the manufacture of glass. Throughout the projection period, a steadily rising demand for architectural and flat glass will sustain market expansion. Furthermore, new building in the residential and commercial sectors has been stimulated by the ever-expanding population and the industrial recovery that followed the economic recession in 2020, which is projected to increase product demand throughout the projection period.

Restraint:

Health Hazards due to Silica exposure

One of the most prevalent and dangerous occupational risks to employees' health is crystalline silica. The negative health impacts on workers limit the market for cleansed silica sand. According to the National Health Portal of India, prolonged exposure to crystalline silica-containing dust is linked to lung diseases like pneumoconiosis, progressive massive fibrosis of the lung (PMF), lung cancer, pulmonary tuberculosis, and other lung and airway diseases. However, since silica is odourless, non-irritating, and does not cause any immediate health effects, exposure to large amounts of free silica may not be noticed. As a result, the negative effects of silica flour on human health provide a significant obstacle to the market's expansion.

Opportunity:

Increasing demand for silica sand in glass production

One of the main uses for silica sand is the production of glass, and the market for this material has expanded as a result of the expansion of the glass industry and rising demand for flat and container glasses. The basic ingredient in all forms of standard and speciality glass manufacture is silica sand because it offers the necessary Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) needed for glass formation. Silica makes up more than 70% of the final weight of glass, despite the fact that the manufacture of glass requires a wide range of other materials. The main factor affecting the colour, clarity, and strength of the glass created is its chemical purity. One of the main producers of silica sand, VRX Silica, predicted that the demand for washed silica sand would rise as soon as the glass output in APAC is likely to rise by 7%-8%. Additionally, it is projected that the global pharmaceutical sector would experience a rise in demand for glass vials, which will result in a major increase in the need for silica sand for use in glass manufacture.

Threat:

Stringent government regulations

Considering silica is a hazardous material, it is governed under Chapter 4 of the 2017 Occupational Health and Safety Regulations on Hazardous Substances. This implies that an employer has a legal obligation to recognise risks, get rid of them or control any risks, give employees knowledge and training, monitor the atmosphere, keep records, and, in the case of crystalline silica, monitor employee health. These rules and requirements have forced firms to use innovative methods to ensure a secure workplace. This can thus result in smaller profit margins and potentially restrain part of the market growth for cleaned silica sand.

COVID-19 Impact:

As COVID-19 has expanded since the fourth quarter of 2019, some nations have announced lockdowns that restrict the movement of goods and resources. Since the distribution of completed items and the supply of raw materials were both impacted, COVID-19 has severely harmed the producers' ability to generate income. The government, however, relaxed regulations once the crisis was under control in order to help countries advance up the economic value chain by encouraging local and small-scale enterprises to continue production. It is also frequently utilised in the glass production and building sectors. Due to labour and raw material shortages, supply chain interruptions, and stringent government controls, many sectors suffered greatly during the epidemic. This caused industries' product consumption to decline even further. The ongoing building projects were also stopped, put on hold, or abandoned. The demand for the products was significantly affected since they are crucial to end-use industries.

The Wet Sand segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period

The Wet Sand segment is estimated to have a lucrative growth. Wet silica sand is utilised as a high-quality sand source for the glass industry due to its high silica content (SiO2). Wet silica sand is mostly used in construction, the glass industry, golf courses, and other applications. Due to the continued need in the construction sector, wet silica sand with certain grain sizes and composition properties is an excellent choice for destination markets. Additionally, the silica sand used to create wet sand has the characteristics stated for creating and maintaining golf courses. This kind of moist silica sand has long been used on the best golf courses on the Portuguese and Spanish peninsulas. It is used on the green, tee, bunkers, and access paths, among other places.

The Glass manufacturing segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period

The Glass manufacturing segment is anticipated to witness the fastest CAGR growth during the forecast period. Silica sand serves as the primary component in all types of common and specialty glassware. The chemical purity of this component, which is what essentially defines the colour, clarity, and strength of the glass, is what it provides, which is the essential SiO2 (silicon dioxide) component required to manufacture glass. It's anticipated that the use of specialised glass in the reputable electronics sector in industrialised countries would support the expansion of the glass production sector and, maybe, increase demand for silica sand.

Region with highest share:

Asia Pacific is projected to hold the largest market share during the forecast period. The Indian Ministry of Mines has categorised sand alongside marble, clay, and other minor minerals. In India, silica sand is used in a variety of operations, such as the creation of glass in foundries, the manufacturing of chemicals, construction; the creation of artwork, etc. India is one of the major countries in the global construction market in terms of revenue and potential market growth. India's economy is the tenth biggest in the world and ranks third in terms of purchasing power parity.

Region with highest CAGR:

North America is projected to have the highest CAGR over the forecast period, owing to rise in oil and gas production, which calls for silica sand in the fracking procedure. Major oil-producing countries in the area include the United States and Canada. The hydraulic fracking technique overcomes the problem of flow fracture by forcing high-pressure water into the well to fracture the rock, allowing for easier oil extraction and raising the price of the commodity. The market in the area will grow thanks to the greatest performance and best efficiency that this raw material offers.

Key players in the market

Some of the key players profiled in the Silica Sand Market include Kaolin AD, Sunstate Sand Bundaberg Pvt. Ltd, Tochu Corporation Pvt. Ltd., Mitsubishi Corporation, Pioneer Natural Resources Company, Pattison Sand, Smart Sand, Inc, Australian Silica Quartz Group Ltd, Source Energy Services, Emerge Energy Services, WOLFF & MULLER Holding GmbH & Co. KG, Preferred Sands, Allup Silica Ltd. and Badger Mining Corporation.

Key Developments:

In July 2022, Allup Silica Ltd. enhanced its resources for a silica sand project based in Western Australia. The initiative is called "Sparkler A Silica Sands Exploration Project".

Subsystems Covered:

• Demand Response and Home Energy Management
• Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI)
• Data Acquisition/Industrial Control System (SCADA/ICS)
• Supervisory Control
• Other Subsystems

Sand Types Covered:

• Coated Sand
• Wet Sand
• Filter Sand
• Dry Sand
• Frac Sand

Security Types Covered:

• Endpoint
• Application
• Network
• Database
• Other Security Types

Deployment Covered:

• Cloud
• On-Premise

Purity Covered:

• 98% to 98.9%
• 94% to 95.9%
• 96% to 97.9%
• Above 99%

Applications Covered:

• Generation
• Consumption
• Distribution & Control
• Other Applications

End Users Covered:

• Foundry
• Ceramics and Refractories
• Glass Manufacturing
• Chemical Production
• Oil and Gas
• Filtration and Water Production
• Construction
• Paints and Coatings
• Other End Users

Regions Covered:

• North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • Italy
  • France
  • Spain
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • Japan
  • China
  • India
  • Australia
  • New Zealand
  • South Korea
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
  • Argentina
  • Brazil
  • Chile
  • Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Qatar
  • South Africa
  • Rest of Middle East & Africa

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