Key Market Indicators
Sales of Swedish silica sand are expected to reach €33 million by 2026, up 0.1% year on year. Despite the rise since 2000, the country dropped 1.9% year on year. Austria topped the rankings in 2021 with €32.8 million. Germany, France and the Netherlands were numbers 2, 3 and 4 respectively. Swedish imports of silica sand are projected to decline 2.1% year on year to 367,700 tonnes by 2026. Since 1997, the demand has fallen by 1.5% year on year. Luxembourg overtook Sweden in 2021, while Slovenia, Singapore and Belgium were numbers 2, 3 and 4 respectively. Swedish exports of silica sand are expected to rise 1.6% year on year to 59 million tonnes by 2026. Since 1997, supply has increased 14.6% year on year. Brazil overtook Sweden in 2021, while the United States, Belgium and Germany respectively were numbers 2, 3 and 4.
