Key Market Indicators
Macedonia's export of silica sand is projected to reach 883,000 kilograms in 2026, up 1% year-on-year on average. Since 1999, the country has seen an average annual growth of 14.9%. In 2021, Macedonia came in at 62nd place, with 830,100 kilograms exported, while Kuwait came in first with 830,100 kilograms. The United States, Belgium, and Germany placed second, third, and fourth, respectively. Macedonia's import of silica sand is anticipated to reach 3.2 million kilograms in 2026, a decrease of 2.5% year-on-year on average. Since 1999, the country's demand for silica sand has dropped by 0.7% year-on-year. In 2021, Macedonia ranked 66th, with 3.7 million kilograms imported, with Colombia coming in first with 3.7 million kilograms. Slovenia, Singapore, and Belgium came in second, third, and fourth, respectively.
