Key Market Indicators
Austrian silica sand sales are expected to reach €36 million by 2026, up 0.6% year on year on average. Since 2000, Austrian sales have grown 3.7% annually. In 2021, Austria was the eighth largest market, behind Spain's €35 million. Germany, France and the Netherlands placed second, third and fourth, respectively. Austrian imports of silica sand are projected to hit 590 million kilograms by 2026, up 2.8% year on year on average. Since 1999, Austrian demand has grown 3.1% annually. In 2021, Austria was ranked 14th, with the Philippines overtaking with 500 million kilograms. Slovenia, Singapore and Belgium were second, third and fourth, respectively. Austrian exports of silica sand are forecast to drop to 12 million kilograms by 2026, down 18.5% year on year on average. Since 1999, Austrian supply has declined 17.1% annually. In 2021, the country ranked 36th, with Italy ahead at 36 million kilograms. The United States, Belgium and Germany were second, third and fourth, respectively.
