Silica Sand Market Size, Share, Opportunities, And Trends By Application (Foundry, Glass Making, Hydraulic Fracturing, Others), And By Geography – Forecast From 2025 To 2030

  • Published : Jul 2025
  • Report Code : KSI061612983
  • Pages : 145
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Silica Sand Market Size:

The Silica Sand Market is expected to grow from US$25.690 billion in 2025 to US$34.563 billion in 2030, at a CAGR of 6.11%.

Silica is one of the most common sand varieties found on Earth. It is used for various purposes like filtering water, manufacturing glass, blasting sand, building roads, casting in industries, and painting and coating. Silica is popular due to its properties, like high silica content, resistance to heat, and resistance to chemical reactions. The growth of the silica sand market can be substantiated by the growing urbanization and growing per capita income which is increasing construction spending and manufacturing, leading to the use of silica sand. It could also be tracked to the rise in hydraulic fracturing activities because of the rising shale gas and shale oil exploration so that the dependence on crude oil can be reduced. Furthermore, government support is also boosting the demand for silica sand. However, illegal sand mining and the development of sand-free construction products are a concern for the market.

This research study examines the silica sand market based on application and geography segments. First, a brief market overview details key driving factors and challenges. Next, Porter's five forces model analyzes the silica sand industry comprehensively. This is followed by industry value chain analysis which determines the companies which are part of the different processes and contributing to various sectors.

The study also presents in-depth information concerning the development, trends, and industry policies and regulations affecting the silica sand market. Moreover, the research study analyzes the overall regulatory framework of the silica sand sector, offering stakeholders a better understanding of the key factors influencing the overall market environment.

Silica sand market is a comprehensive and latest report. It provides vital market information to executives and interested stakeholders to enable them to get vital market information. The report also analyzes the competitive landscape, details the strategies of key market players, and plots them on our vendor matrix in four quadrants: leader, follower, challenger, and niche.

The scope and coverage of the silica sand market report are as below:

  • Silica sand market data tables and charts
  • Market outlook with sections on drivers, restraints, Porter's, and industry value chain analysis
  • Market assessment by application into the foundry, glass manufacturing, hydraulic fracturing, and others.
  • A 360o view of the demand for silica sand solutions/services across different geographies (North America, South America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and Asia Pacific) with further breakdown for key countries within those regions.

Different segments covered under the silica sand market report are as below:

  • By Application
    • Foundry
    • Glass Making
    • Hydraulic Fracturing
    • Construction
    • Ceramics
    • Chemical Production
    • Filtration
    • Paints and Coatings
    • Metallurgy
    • Sports and Leisure
    • Electronics
  • By Renewable Energy
    • Solar Panel Manufacturing
    • Wind Turbine Components
    • Energy Storage Systems
  • By Geography
    • North America
      • USA
      • Canada
      • Mexico
    • South America
      • Brazil
      • Argentina
      • Others
    • Europe
      • Germany
      • France
      • United Kingdom
      • Spain
      • Others
    • Middle East and Africa
      • Saudi Arabia
      • UAE
      • Others
    • Asia Pacific
      • China
      • Japan
      • India
      • South Korea
      • Indonesia
      • Thailand
      • Others

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The silica sand market is expected to reach a total market size of US$34.563 billion by 2030.

The silica sand market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.11% during the forecast period.

Silica Sand Market is valued at US$25.690 billion in 2025.

The silica sand market has been segmented based on application and geography.

The silica sand market growth can be substantiated by the growing urbanization and growing per capita income which is increasing construction spending and manufacturing.

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 

2. MARKET SNAPSHOT

2.1. Market Overview

2.2. Market Definition

2.3. Scope of the Study

2.4. Market Segmentation

3. BUSINESS LANDSCAPE 

3.1. Market Drivers

3.2. Market Restraints

3.3. Market Opportunities 

3.4. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

3.5. Industry Value Chain Analysis

3.6. Policies and Regulations 

3.7. Strategic Recommendations 

4. TECHNOLOGICAL OUTLOOK

5. SILICA SAND MARKET BY APPLICATION

5.1. Introduction

5.2. Foundry

5.3. Glass Making

5.4. Hydraulic Fracturing

5.5. Construction

5.6. Ceramics

5.7. Chemical Production

5.8. Filtration

5.9. Paints and Coatings

5.10. Metallurgy

5.11. Sports and Leisure

5.12. Electronics

6. SILICA SAND MARKET BY RENEWABLE ENERGY

6.1. Introduction

6.2. Solar Panel Manufacturing

6.3. Wind Turbine Components

6.4. Energy Storage Systems

7. SILICA SAND MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY

7.1. Introduction

7.2. North America

7.2.1. USA

7.2.2. Canada

7.2.3. Mexico

7.3. South America

7.3.1. Brazil

7.3.2. Argentina

7.3.3. Others

7.4. Europe

7.4.1. Germany

7.4.2. France

7.4.3. United Kingdom

7.4.4. Spain

7.4.5. Others

7.5. Middle East and Africa

7.5.1. Saudi Arabia

7.5.2. UAE

7.5.3. Others

7.6. Asia Pacific

7.6.1. China

7.6.2. India

7.6.3. Japan

7.6.4. South Korea

7.6.5. Indonesia

7.6.6. Thailand

7.6.7. Others

8. COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT AND ANALYSIS

8.1. Major Players and Strategy Analysis

8.2. Market Share Analysis

8.3. Mergers, Acquisitions, Agreements, and Collaborations

8.4. Competitive Dashboard

9. COMPANY PROFILES

9.1. SCR-Sibelco N.V.

9.2. Mitsubishi Corporation

9.3. Chongqing Changjiang River Moulding Material (Group) Co., Ltd.

9.4. U.S. Silica

9.5. Quarzwerke GmbH

9.6. JFE Mineral & Alloy Company

9.7. Mangal Minerals

9.8. Badger Mining Corporation

9.9. Euroquarz GmbH

9.10. Covia Holdings LLC

10. APPENDIX

10.1. Currency 

10.2. Assumptions

10.3. Base and Forecast Years Timeline

10.4. Key benefits for the stakeholders

10.5. Research Methodology 

10.6. Abbreviations 

LIST OF FIGURES

LIST OF TABLES

SCR-Sibelco N.V.

Mitsubishi Corporation

Chongqing Changjiang River Moulding Material (Group) Co., Ltd.

U.S. Silica

Quarzwerke GmbH

JFE Mineral & Alloy Company

Mangal Minerals

Badger Mining Corporation

Euroquarz GmbH

Covia Holdings LLC