The forecast of silica sands import to Germany predicts a consistent decline from 2024 to 2028. Analyzing the year-on-year variation, the import value is expected to drop by 6.6% in 2025, 7.1% in 2026, 7.5% in 2027, and 8.1% in 2028. Considering the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2024 to 2028, the average annual decrease in import volume is approximately 7.3%. It is important to note that the import volume in 2023 stood at 506 million kilograms.
Future trends to watch for include potential shifts in Germany's domestic silica sand production capacity, changes in environmental regulations affecting mining and import activities, and technological advancements in recycling silica sand. These factors could alter the forecasted trends, potentially stabilizing or even increasing future import volumes.
