In 2023, Belgium maintained the largest share of silica sand imports in Europe, albeit with a slight decline of 1.8%. Italy and France followed, with Italy seeing a modest decrease of 0.5%, and France experiencing a 0.64% increase. Notably, the United Kingdom and Ireland saw significant year-on-year increases in silica sand imports by 8.4% and 45.92%, respectively. Slovakia and Cyprus also demonstrated strong growth, while Bulgaria and Malta experienced considerable declines. Overall, markets like Germany and the Netherlands saw slight negative growth, indicating potential shifts in import reliance across Europe.
Future trends to watch include:
• Growth in demand for construction and manufacturing could further impact import shares, with environmental regulations possibly altering sourcing strategies.
• Countries like the United Kingdom and Ireland may continue to emerge as growing markets.
• Potential economic or regulatory developments could reshape market dynamics by affecting production costs or trade policies.
Top countries in Import of Silica Sands Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Belgium | 19.6 | 2023 | -1.75% | -1.8% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 16.57 | 2023 | +3.56% | -0.5% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 11.38 | 2023 | +3.74% | +0.64% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 5.76 | 2023 | -5.98% | -2.18% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 5.41 | 2023 | -15.88% | -2.15% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Austria | 5.31 | 2023 | -0.52% | +1% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Luxembourg | 5.2 | 2023 | +7.81% | -0.63% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Slovakia | 5.17 | 2023 | +4.03% | +6.43% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 4.93 | 2023 | +0.96% | -0.29% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Romania | 3.39 | 2023 | +1% | +1.21% | View data |
