Key Market Indicators
Slovakia's export of silica sand is expected to reach 218 million kilograms by 2026, up from 198 million in 2021. This marks an average annual growth of 1.6% since 1999. In 2021, Slovakia placed 20th in the global ranking, with Mexico overtaking at 198 million kilograms. The United States, Belgium, and Germany held the next three spots in the ranking. Imports of silica sand into Slovakia are expected to grow to 465 million kilograms by 2026, up from 389 million in 2021. This shows an average annual growth of 3% since 1999. Last year, the country ranked 20th in the global ranking, with the Czech Republic overtaking at 389 million kilograms. Slovenia, Singapore, and Belgium came in second, third, and fourth respectively. Sales of silica sand in Slovakia increased 12.8% to €7.9 million in 2019, up from €7 million in 2018. The country was 15th in the global ranking, with Slovenia overtaking at €7.9 million. Germany, France, and the Netherlands held the next three spots in the ranking.
