Key Market Indicators
Italy is set to be a major player in the silica sand market in the coming years. Sales are predicted to reach €390 million by 2026, up 3.5% year on year on average since 2000. Imports are expected to reach 1.6 billion kilograms, with a 0.9% CAGR since 1999. Exports are estimated to reach 50 million kilograms, with a 1.9% year on year growth rate since 1999. Germany, France and the Netherlands are the other major players, coming in at second, third and fourth place respectively in both import and export rankings. China leads imports, while the Dominican Republic is the top exporter. The United States, Belgium and Germany take the next three spots.
