Key Market Indicators
Russia is set to import 184 million kilograms of silica sand by 2026, a 4.5% decrease from 2021's total of 241 million kilograms. Since 2001, imports of the commodity have grown 0.3% annually. In 2021, Russia placed 23rd in the ranking, with Romania taking the lead at 241 million kilograms. Slovenia, Singapore and Belgium took the next three spots in the rankings. Exports of silica sand from Russia are projected to reach 96 million kilograms by 2026, a 1.5% increase from 2021's total of 87 million kilograms. Since 2001, exports have decreased 2.5% each year. In 2021, Russia came in 26th in the rankings, with Kazakhstan in the lead at 87 million kilograms. The United States, Belgium and Germany made up the next three spots in the rankings.
