Key Market Indicators
The import of silica sand in Brazil is expected to reach 1.9 million kilos by 2026, up 2.8% from 1.6 million in 2021. This is an average year-on-year increase of 0.5% since 1994. In 2021, Brazil was ranked 81st, overtaken by Uruguay with 1.6 million kilos. Slovenia, Singapore and Belgium placed 2nd, 3rd and 4th respectively in the ranking. Brazilian silica sand exports are expected to reach 96.5 million kilos by 2026, an increase of 4.6% from the 73.4 million kilos in 2021. This is an average year-on-year increase of 27.8% since 1994. In 2021, Brazil was ranked 30th, overtaken by Serbia with 73.4 million kilos. The United States, Belgium and Germany placed 2nd, 3rd and 4th respectively in the ranking.