Key Market Indicators
Argentina's silica sand exports are set to plunge 23% in the next five years, from 999,580 kilograms in 2021 to 231,270 kilograms by 2026. Since 1998, the country's exports have dropped by 13.4% per year on average. Argentina was the 59th largest exporter of silica sand in 2021, with Estonia overtaking it at 999,580 kilograms. The United States, Belgium, and Germany were the second, third, and fourth-largest exporters respectively. Argentina's silica sand imports were down 13% in 2021, at 20,743,000 kilograms compared to 23,853,000 kilograms in 2020. Since 1998, the country's demand has decreased by 14.4% annually. In 2021, Argentina was the 49th largest importer of silica sand, with Finland surpassing it at 20,743,000 kilograms. Slovenia, Singapore, and Belgium were the second, third, and fourth-largest importers respectively.
