Key Market Indicators
Chinese imports of silica sand are expected to reach 2.3 billion kilograms by 2026, a 4.2% year-on-year growth from 2021's 1.8 billion kilograms. Since 1997, China's demand has grown by 26.8% each year. In 2021, the country came in fifth place, with Belgium taking the lead at 1.8 billion kilograms. Slovenia, Singapore, and Belgium followed in second, third, and fourth place respectively. Chinese exports of silica sand rose by 59.9% in 2018 to 116.4 million kilograms from 72.8 million kilograms the previous year. Since 1997, Chinese supply has increased by 47.1% each year. In 2018, the country came in 23rd place, with Belarus taking the lead at 116.4 million kilograms. The United States, Belgium, and Germany took the second, third, and fourth positions respectively.
