Key Market Indicators
Mauritius is expected to import 1.2 million kilograms of silica sand in 2026, up from 1 million kilograms in 2021. This represents a growth rate of 2.6% annually. Since 1998, there has been an average annual increase of 5.9%. In 2021, Mauritius was ranked 88th in terms of import volume, with Botswana overtaking it at 1 million kilograms. Slovenia, Singapore and Belgium followed in 2nd, 3rd and 4th place respectively. Mauritius is expected to export 4,210 kilograms of silica sand in 2026, up from 3,850 kilograms in 2021. This represents a growth rate of 1.5% annually. Since 2005, there has been an average annual increase of 17.6%. In 2021, Mauritius was ranked 89th in terms of export volume, with El Salvador overtaking it at 3,850 kilograms. The United States, Belgium and Germany followed in 2nd, 3rd and 4th place respectively.
