In 2023, Brazil imported 1.75 million kilograms of silica sands and quartz sands. The forecast for 2024 shows an increase to 1.8108 million kilograms, followed by steady year-on-year growth. By 2028, imports are expected to reach 2.0501 million kilograms. This represents an annual average growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 3.2% over the five-year period.
Year-on-year variations in percentage are as follows for the forecasted years:
- 2024: 3.47%
- 2025: 3.41%
- 2026: 3.23%
- 2027: 3.07%
- 2028: 2.91%
Future trends to watch for include technological advancements in extraction and processing, shifts in global demand due to industrial applications, and changes in trade policies that could affect import dynamics.
