>North America Industrial Silica Sand Market, By Classification (Less Than 40 Mesh, 40-70 Mesh and More Than 70 Mesh), Product (Glass Sand, Foundry Sand, and Others), Type (Whole Grain Silica, and Ground Silica), Processing (Surface Quarrying, Ripping, Drilling, and Blasting), Application (Construction Materials, Glassmaking, Golf Courses and Sports Fields, Industrial Abrasives, Water Filtration, Ceramics and Refractories, Coatings Formation, Chemical Production, Metal Production, Foundry, and Others), End-User (Building and Construction, Chemicals, Mining, Paints and Coatings, Oil and Gas, and Others) - Industry Trends and Forecast to 2031.
North America Industrial Silica Sand Market Analysis and Size
The industrial silica sand market serves diverse sectors such as construction, glass manufacturing, and foundry applications. Its high purity, strength, and abrasion resistance make it crucial for producing glassware, casting molds, and concrete. Moreover, it is used in hydraulic fracturing for oil and gas extraction, underpinning various industrial processes worldwide.
Data Bridge Market Research analyses that the North America industrial silica sand market, which was USD 2.04 billion in 2023, is expected to reach USD 3.89 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 8.40% during the forecast period of 2024 to 2031. In addition to the insights on market scenarios such as market value, growth rate, segmentation, geographical coverage, and major players, the market reports curated by the Data Bridge Market Research also include in-depth expert analysis, geographically represented company-wise production and capacity, network layouts of distributors and partners, detailed and updated price trend analysis and deficit analysis of supply chain and demand.
Report Scope and Market Segmentation
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Report Metric |
Details |
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Forecast Period |
2024 to 2031 |
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Base Year |
2023 |
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Historic Years |
2022 (Customizable to 2016-2021) |
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Quantitative Units |
Revenue in USD Billion, Volumes in Units, Pricing in USD |
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Segments Covered |
Classification (Less Than 40 Mesh, 40-70 Mesh and More Than 70 Mesh), Product (Glass Sand, Foundry Sand, and Others), Type (Whole Grain Silica, and Ground Silica), Processing (Surface Quarrying, Ripping, Drilling, and Blasting), Application (Construction Materials, Glassmaking, Golf Courses and Sports Fields, Industrial Abrasives, Water Filtration, Ceramics and Refractories, Coatings Formation, Chemical Production, Metal Production, Foundry, and Others), End-User (Building and Construction, Chemicals, Mining, Paints and Coatings, Oil and Gas, and Others) |
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Countries Covered |
U.S., Canada and Mexico in North America. |
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Market Players Covered |
U.S. Silica. (U.S.), Hi-Crush Inc. (U.S.), Mitsubishi Corporation. (Japan), Covia Holdings LLC. (U.S.), Source Energy Services (Canada), Badger Mining Corporation (U.S.), Pattison Sand Company. (U.S.), Sil Industrial Minerals (Canada), Smart Sand, Inc. (U.S.), Sssands.com. (U.S.), Eagle Materials Inc. (U.S.), Sibelco (U.S.), Alpine Silica (U.S.), VRX Silica (Canada) |
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Market Opportunities |
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Market Definition
Industrial silica sand, also known as quartz sand, is a high-purity material used in various industries for its desirable physical properties. It consists primarily of silicon dioxide and is prized for its hardness, uniformity, and resistance to chemical corrosion.
North America Industrial Silica Sand Market Dynamics
Drivers
- Growing Demand in Construction Sector
The surge in global construction activities propels the demand for silica sand, integral in crafting concrete, mortar, and asphalt. Its essential role as a construction material drives market growth, aligning with the thriving construction sector worldwide. Silica sand emerges as a crucial resource, meeting the escalating needs of infrastructure development globally.
- Advancement in Technology to Enhance Efficiency
Technological advancements in silica sand extraction and processing enhance efficiency, making it economically feasible to extract sand from diverse sources. These innovations streamline mining and refining processes, improving cost-effectiveness and sustainability while meeting escalating global demand for silica sand in construction, manufacturing, and energy sectors.
Opportunities
- Expanding Oil and Gas Industry for Extraction
Silica sand plays a crucial role in hydraulic fracturing (fracking) for oil and gas extraction by propping open fractures, facilitating the flow of hydrocarbons. As unconventional oil and gas exploration expands, particularly in shale formations, the demand for silica sand as a proppant continues to rise, driving growth in the industrial silica sand market.
- Increasing Environmental Regulations for Sustainable Mining
Stringent environmental regulations impact silica sand supply, prompting companies to adopt sustainable mining practices and eco-friendly technologies. Compliance with regulations drives investment in environmentally sound methods for sand mining and processing. This focus on sustainability ensures long-term viability of silica sand extraction while mitigating environmental impacts.
Restraints/Challenges
- Competition from Substitutes Limit Growth
Ceramic proppants and synthetic silica products present formidable competition for industrial silica sand due to similar properties and potential cost advantages. This limits growth prospects for traditional silica sand, compelling market players to innovate and differentiate to maintain relevance in the face of evolving preferences and economic pressures.
- Trade Policies and Tariffs Disrupt Supply Chain
Changes in trade policies, tariffs, or import/export regulations can disrupt the flow of silica sand across borders, leading to increased costs and supply chain uncertainties. Higher tariffs may inflate prices for imported silica sand, reducing competitiveness and profitability for industry players. Such barriers can hinder market growth and impede access to key sourcing regions.
This North America industrial silica sand market report provides details of new recent developments, trade regulations, import-export analysis, production analysis, value chain optimization, market share, impact of domestic and localized market players, analyses opportunities in terms of emerging revenue pockets, changes in market regulations, strategic market growth analysis, market size, category market growths, application niches and dominance, product approvals, product launches, geographic expansions, technological innovations in the market. To gain more info on the North America industrial silica sand market contact Data Bridge Market Research for an Analyst Brief, our team will help you take an informed market decision to achieve market growth.
Impact and Current Market Scenario of Raw Material Shortage and Shipping Delays
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Expected Impact of Economic Slowdown on the Pricing and Availability of Products
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Recent Developments
- In June 2023, Covia, a mineral solutions provider, plans a price hike of up to 20% for non-contracted business due to escalating costs, impacting the industrial silica sand market's pricing dynamics and highlighting challenges in maintaining profitability amid supply chain pressures
- In July 2022, Sibelco's acquisition of EchasaSA expands its presence in the industrial silica sand market, leveraging proximity advantages in Spain to enhance operational efficiency and product accessibility, influencing regional market dynamics and competition
- In April 2022, Source Energy Services' partnership agreement to boost frac sand production signifies market expansion strategies within the industrial silica sand sector, aiming to meet growing demand and capitalize on emerging opportunities, shaping competitive dynamics and market growth trajectories
- In April 2020, U.S. Silica's strategic decision to relocate its stakeholders' meeting amid COVID-19 demonstrates adaptability, potentially enhancing brand reputation and customer engagement, influencing market perception and bolstering the company's position in the industrial silica sand sector
North America Industrial Silica Sand Market Scope
The North America industrial silica sand market is segmented on the basis of classification, product, type, processing, application and end-user. The growth amongst these segments will help you analyse meagre growth segments in the industries and provide the users with a valuable market overview and market insights to help them make strategic decisions for identifying core market applications.
Classification
- Less Than 40 Mesh
- 40-70 Mesh
- More Than 70 Mesh
Product
- Glass Sand
- Foundry Sand
- Others
Type
- Whole Grain Silica
- Ground Silica
Processing
- Surface Quarrying
- Ripping
- Drilling
- Blasting
Application
- Construction Materials
- Glassmaking
- Golf Courses and Sports Fields
- Industrial Abrasives
- Water Filtration
- Ceramics and Refractories
- Coatings Formation
- Chemical Production
- Metal Production
- Foundry
- Others
End-User
- Building and Construction
- Chemicals
- Mining
- Paints and Coatings
- Oil and Gas
- Others
North America Industrial Silica Sand Market Regional Analysis/Insights
The North America industrial silica sand market is analysed and market size insights and trends are provided by classification, product, type, processing, application and end-user as referenced above.
The countries covered in the North America industrial silica sand market report are U.S., Canada and Mexico in North America.
U.S. is expected to dominate the industrial silica sand market, experiencing robust growth driven by high demand in construction and glass production. The country's emphasis on sustainable practices further propels market expansion, making it a key player in the global silica sand industry.
The country section of the report also provides individual market impacting factors and changes in regulation in the market domestically that impacts the current and future trends of the market. Data points such as down-stream and upstream value chain analysis, technical trends and porter's five forces analysis, case studies are some of the pointers used to forecast the market scenario for individual countries. Also, the presence and availability of global brands and their challenges faced due to large or scarce competition from local and domestic brands, impact of domestic tariffs and trade routes are considered while providing forecast analysis of the country data.
Competitive Landscape and North America Industrial Silica Sand Market Share Analysis
The North America industrial silica sand market competitive landscape provides details by competitor. Details included are company overview, company financials, revenue generated, market potential, investment in research and development, new market initiatives, global presence, production sites and facilities, production capacities, company strengths and weaknesses, product launch, product width and breadth, application dominance. The above data points provided are only related to the companies' focus related to North America industrial silica sand market.
Some of the major players operating in the North America industrial silica sand market are:
- U.S. Silica. (U.S.)
- Hi-Crush Inc. (U.S.)
- Mitsubishi Corporation. (Japan)
- Covia Holdings LLC. (U.S.)
- Source Energy Services (Canada)
- Badger Mining Corporation (U.S.)
- Pattison Sand Company. (U.S.)
- Sil Industrial Minerals (Canada)
- Smart Sand, Inc. (U.S.)
- Sssands.com. (U.S.)
- Eagle Materials Inc. (U.S.)
- Sibelco (U.S.)
- Alpine Silica (U.S.)
- VRX Silica (Canada)
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