In 2023, Germany's import of silica sands and quartz sands stood at a certain baseline value. The forecasted data from 2024 to 2028 shows a consistent yearly decline. From 2024 to 2025, there is a year-on-year decrease of approximately 1.96%. The trend continues with a 2% decrease from 2025 to 2026, a 2.02% dip from 2026 to 2027, and a 2% reduction from 2027 to 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for the period from 2024 to 2028 averages around -1.95% per year.
Future trends to watch for:
- Technological advancements in domestic sand extraction that could reduce reliance on imports.
- Environmental regulations impacting both the availability and prices of silica and quartz sands.
- Demand fluctuations in industries like glass manufacturing and construction which heavily use these materials.
