Silica Sand Market Size - Industry Report on Share, Growth Trends & Forecasts Analysis (2025 - 2030)

Silica Sand Market is Segmented by End-User Industry (Glass Manufacturing, Foundry, Chemical Production, Construction, Paints and Coatings, Ceramics and Refractories, Filtration, Oil and Gas, and Other End-User Industries) and Geography (Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe, South America, and Middle-East and Africa). The Market Size and Forecasts for Silica Sand are Provided in Terms of Volume (tons) for all the Above Segments.

Silica Sand Market Size - Industry Report on Share, Growth Trends & Forecasts Analysis (2025 - 2030)

Silica Sand Market Size

Silica Sand Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Market Volume (2025) 372.42 Million tons
Market Volume (2030) 478.72 Million tons
CAGR 5.15 %
Fastest Growing Market Asia Pacific
Largest Market Asia Pacific
Market Concentration High

Major Players

Silica Sand Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Silica Sand Market Analysis

The Silica Sand Market size is estimated at 372.42 million tons in 2025, and is expected to reach 478.72 million tons by 2030, at a CAGR of 5.15% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

The market was negatively impacted due to COVID-19. Owing to the pandemic, several countries worldwide went into lockdown to curb the spread of the virus. The shutdown of numerous companies and factories has disrupted worldwide supply networks and harmed global production, delivery schedules, and product sales. Currently, the market has recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic and increasing at a significant rate.

  • Over the medium term, the major factors driving the market growth are the increasing demand from the foundry industry and the growing demand from the glass industry.
  • On the flip side, the availability of substitutes and concerns over the environmental impacts of silica sand mining is likely to restrain the market growth.
  • The growing water treatment industry is likely to act as an opportunity for the market in the coming years.
  • Asia-Pacific accounted for the highest market share, and the region is likely to dominate the market during the forecast period.

Silica Sand Industry Overview

The global silica sand market is consolidated in nature. Some of the major companies in the market (not in any particular order) include Hi-Crush Inc., Covia Holdings LLC, Source Energy Services, Mitsubishi Corporation, and Sil Industrial Minerals, among others.

Silica Sand Market Leaders

  1. Hi-Crush Inc.

  2. Covia Holdings LLC

  3. Source Energy Services

  4. Mitsubishi Corporation

  5. Sil Industrial Minerals

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Silica Sand Market Concentration
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Silica Sand Market News

  • July 2022: Sibelco acquired EchasaSA, a mining company that mines silica sand from the Laminoriaquarry near Vitoria in the Basque Country in northern Spain, 160 kilometers from Sibelco's nearest silica sand quarry in Ariya.
  • April 2022: Source Energy Services has an agreement with Canadian Silica Industries Inc. and Contractor's Leasing Corp. Through this agreement, the company concluded the operation of its Peace River frac sand facility and increased its frac sand production with additional 400,000 metric tons, which will boost the company's business.

Silica Sand Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 4.1 Drivers
    • 4.1.1 Increasing Demand from the Foundry Industry
    • 4.1.2 Growing Demand from the Glass Industry
  • 4.2 Restraints
    • 4.2.1 Availability of Substitutes
    • 4.2.2 Illegal Mining of Sand
    • 4.2.3 Concerns over Environmental Impacts of Silica Sand Mining
  • 4.3 Industry Value Chain Analysis
  • 4.4 Porter Five Forces
    • 4.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Consumers
    • 4.4.3 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products and Services
    • 4.4.5 Degree of Competition

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION (Market Size in Volume)

  • 5.1 End-user Industry
    • 5.1.1 Glass Manufacturing
    • 5.1.2 Foundry
    • 5.1.3 Chemical Production
    • 5.1.4 Construction
    • 5.1.5 Paints and Coatings
    • 5.1.6 Ceramics and Refractories
    • 5.1.7 Filtration
    • 5.1.8 Oil and Gas
    • 5.1.9 Other End-user Industries
  • 5.2 Geography
    • 5.2.1 Asia-Pacific
    • 5.2.1.1 China
    • 5.2.1.2 India
    • 5.2.1.3 Japan
    • 5.2.1.4 South Korea
    • 5.2.1.5 Rest of Asia-Pacific
    • 5.2.2 North America
    • 5.2.2.1 United States
    • 5.2.2.2 Canada
    • 5.2.2.3 Mexico
    • 5.2.3 Europe
    • 5.2.3.1 Germany
    • 5.2.3.2 United Kingdom
    • 5.2.3.3 Italy
    • 5.2.3.4 France
    • 5.2.3.5 Rest of Europe
    • 5.2.4 South America
    • 5.2.4.1 Brazil
    • 5.2.4.2 Argentina
    • 5.2.4.3 Rest of South America
    • 5.2.5 Middle East and Africa
    • 5.2.5.1 Saudi Arabia
    • 5.2.5.2 South Africa
    • 5.2.5.3 Rest of Middle East and Africa

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Mergers and Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Collaborations, and Agreements
  • 6.2 Market Share(%)**/Ranking Analysis
  • 6.3 Strategies Adopted by Leading Players
  • 6.4 Company Profiles
    • 6.4.1 Badger Mining Corporation
    • 6.4.2 Chongqing Changjiang River Moulding Material Group Co. Ltd
    • 6.4.3 Covia Holdings LLC
    • 6.4.4 Euroquarz GmbH
    • 6.4.5 Hi-Crush Inc.
    • 6.4.6 JFE Mineral & Alloy Company Ltd
    • 6.4.7 Mitsubishi Corporation
    • 6.4.8 PUM GROUP
    • 6.4.9 Sibelco
    • 6.4.10 Sil Industrial Minerals
    • 6.4.11 Source Energy Services
    • 6.4.12 Superior Silica Sands
    • 6.4.13 Tochu Corporation
    • 6.4.14 U.S. Silica
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

  • 7.1 Growing Water Treatment Industry
  • 7.2 Other Opportunities
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Silica Sand Industry Segmentation

Silica sand is a type of sand with high silicon dioxide (SiO2) content. It is a naturally occurring material that is found in many parts of the world. Silica sand is used in a variety of applications, including glassmaking, foundries, and fracking, among others.

The silica sand market is segmented by end-user industry and geography. By end-user industry, the market is segmented into glass manufacturing, foundry, chemical production, construction, paints and coatings, ceramics and refractories, filtration, oil and gas, and other end-user industries. The report also covers the market size and forecasts for the silica sand market in 15 countries across major regions. For each segment, market sizing and forecasts are done in volume (tons).

End-user Industry Glass Manufacturing
Foundry
Chemical Production
Construction
Paints and Coatings
Ceramics and Refractories
Filtration
Oil and Gas
Other End-user Industries
Geography Asia-Pacific China
India
Japan
South Korea
Rest of Asia-Pacific
North America United States
Canada
Mexico
Europe Germany
United Kingdom
Italy
France
Rest of Europe
South America Brazil
Argentina
Rest of South America
Middle East and Africa Saudi Arabia
South Africa
Rest of Middle East and Africa
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Silica Sand Market Research FAQs

How big is the Silica Sand Market?

The Silica Sand Market size is expected to reach 372.42 million tons in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 5.15% to reach 478.72 million tons by 2030.

What is the current Silica Sand Market size?

In 2025, the Silica Sand Market size is expected to reach 372.42 million tons.

Who are the key players in Silica Sand Market?

Hi-Crush Inc., Covia Holdings LLC, Source Energy Services, Mitsubishi Corporation and Sil Industrial Minerals are the major companies operating in the Silica Sand Market.

Which is the fastest growing region in Silica Sand Market?

Asia Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2025-2030).

Which region has the biggest share in Silica Sand Market?

In 2025, the Asia Pacific accounts for the largest market share in Silica Sand Market.

What years does this Silica Sand Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the Silica Sand Market size was estimated at 353.24 million tons. The report covers the Silica Sand Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Silica Sand Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

Silica Sand Industry Report

The global silica sand market is experiencing robust growth, driven by its extensive applications in key industries such as construction, glass manufacturing, oil and gas, and water filtration. Predominantly, the construction and glass manufacturing sectors are thriving due to the high demand for silica sand in concrete production and glass making, which is further enhanced by technological advancements and the production of energy-efficient and specialty glass. Additionally, in the oil and gas sector, particularly in North America, the demand for silica sand in hydraulic fracturing is significant, highlighting the importance of the frac sand market.

Regionally, the Asia-Pacific leads in market share, fueled by rapid industrialization in China and India. Despite potential challenges from environmental concerns and alternative materials, the market is supported by innovations and the rising use of silica sand in eco-friendly constructions. The market's expansion is set to continue, underpinned by its indispensable role in industrial applications and infrastructure development.

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