Key Market Indicators
Samoan exports of silica sand are forecast to reach around 7,400 kilos by 2026, up from 5,500 kilos in 2021. This represents an annual growth rate of 4.9%. Since 2019, Samoa’s supply has grown by 28.1%. Brunei was the leader in silica sand exports in 2021 at 5,500 kilos, followed by the US, Belgium and Germany. Samoan imports of silica sand are set to drop to 2,340 kilos in 2026 from 3,700 kilos in 2021, at a year-on-year average rate of 7.6%. Since 2006, Samoan demand has decreased by 8.1%. In 2021, Nigeria was the leader in imports at 3,700 kilos, followed by Slovenia, Singapore and Belgium.
