GCC Silica Sand Market

GCC Silica Sand Market Overview:

The GCC silica sand market was worth US$ XX Billion in 2022, expanding at a CAGR of X% during 2017-2022. The market is projected to register a CAGR of X% during 2023-2028, reaching US$ XX Billion by 2028. Silica sand, or industrial sand, is one of the most commonly used varieties of sand. It is derived from quartz, which is broken down into tiny grains by the gradual movement of wind and water. It also comprises feldspar, aluminum, and iron-bearing minerals. It is colorless and has excellent compression strength, durability, high melting and boiling points, and elasticity. It is used in glass making, foundries, paving roads, coal-burning boilers, oil and water filtration, industrial casting, and sandblasting. It possesses numerous advantageous properties, such as superior strength, high silica content, and resistance to heat and chemical reactions. As a result, silica sand finds extensive applications in the hydraulic fracturing process and construction industry across the GCC countries.

The GCC silica sand market is primarily driven by the increasing product demand in the construction industry for producing facades, doors, windows, shopfronts, interior partitions, and railings for balconies and stairs. Moreover, the increasing use of silica sand in consumer electronics and personal care products is another major growth-inducing factor. Apart from this, there has been a rise in demand for glass due to rapid expansion in the automotive industry across the region. In line with this, the rising use of hybrid guide plates, solar control glazing for automobile and building glass, lightweight glazing, and advanced nanotechnology in manufacturing flat glass has catalyzed market growth. Additionally, the shifting consumer preferences from crude oil toward naturally available shale gas that requires silica sand as a proppant has augmented the product demand. Furthermore, with a significant expansion of the glass manufacturing industry, there is a surge in the use of specialty glass in the reputable electronics sector. This, in turn, is driving the demand for silica sand. Along with this, the rising adoption of flat glass and fiberglass in the electronics and construction industries is propelling the market growth. Other factors, including the escalating demand for high-grade construction materials in the residential and commercial sectors, increasing usage of foundry sand, and a growing number of infrastructural projects, are also anticipated to create a positive market outlook in the coming years.

Beginning with a regional overview, the report explores the dynamics that have a strong influence on the GCC silica sand market and can also impact its future growth. Taking 2022 as the base year, the report covers historical market scenario from 2017-2022 and provides forecasts till 2028. This includes the study of value and volume trends and pricing history. Growth inducing factors, market restraints and recent developments have also been analysed in the report in order to provide a deeper knowledge about the industry. On a regional basis, the report examines the GCC silica sand market in Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain. For each of these regions, the report studies the GCC silica sand market in detail for latest trends, outlook and opportunities.

The report analyses the competitive structure of the GCC silica sand market industry and provides the profiles of major players operating in the market. The price margins for the products along with the various success and risk factors for manufacturers have also been covered in the report. Moreover, in order to determine market attractiveness, the report analyses the GCC silica sand market industry along the parameters of the Porter’s Five Forces model. This model examines the degree of competition in the GCC silica sand market industry by analysing the threat posed by new entrants and substitutes, and the bargaining power of suppliers and buyers. SWOT analysis of the market has also been presented in the report which highlights the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats pertaining to the GCC silica sand market industry. Furthermore, the value chain analysis of the GCC silica sand market industry has also been covered in the report. This comprises of all the activities in the value chain, such as the procurement of various raw materials, manufacturing, sales and distribution. 

GCC Silica Sand Market Segment Insights:

The GCC silica sand market has been analysed as followed:

Segmentation by End-Use:

• Glass Industry
• Foundry
• Hydraulic Fracturing 
• Filtration
• Abrasives

Segmentation by Country:

• Saudi Arabia
• United Arab Emirates
• Qatar
• Kuwait
• Oman
• Bahrain

Country-wise, the market has been segmented into Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain. Amongst these, Saudi Arabia represents the largest market, accounting for majority of the GCC region.

Competative Landscape: 

The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players.

Highlights of the GCC Silica Sand Market Report:

• Historical and current scenario
• Trends and developments
• Market forecast
• Impact of COVID-19
• Price analysis and forecast
• Porter’s five forces analysis
• SWOT analysis
• Value chain analysis

Report Customization:

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