Argentina Frac Sand Market Report and Forecast 2024-2032

Argentina Frac Sand Market Outlook

The Argentina frac sand market size is expected to grow at a CAGR of 10.20% between 2024 and 2032, driven by widespread applications in natural gas and oil extraction processes.

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Key Trends in the Market

Frac sand is a naturally occurring form of crystalline silica obtained from pure sandstone. It is a unique form of quartz sand that is robust, extremely resilient to crushing, and exceedingly durable in nature. Frac sand has a natural appearance, is rounded, and homogeneous, and has fine grains that make it easy for natural fluids to pass through due to which it is used as a proppant in the Hydraulic fracturing of shale gas deposits.

• The booming oil and gas exploration sector in Argentina, which employs hydraulic fracturing to recover oil and natural gas, is a key trend driving the growth of the frac sand market in Argentina.

• The market for frac sand is expected expand at a faster rate due to increased petroleum consumption as well as technological advancements in the process of extracting oil and natural gases.

• Increasing energy demand, improvements in oil extraction technology, and the emergence of horizontal multistage fracturing are some of the major factors further driving the growth of the Argentina frac sand market.

• The rising use of cleaner energy sources, such as natural gas, as opposed to coal-fired power generation, is driving the demand for frac sand due to increasing environmental concerns regarding climate change and air pollution.

Market Analysis

Based on type, the market is divided into white sand and brown sand, among others. On the basis of end use, the market is segmented into oil exploration and natural gas exploration, among others.

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The comprehensive EMR report provides an in-depth assessment of the market based on the Porter's five forces model, along with giving a SWOT analysis. The report gives a detailed analysis of the following key players in the Argentina frac sand market, covering their competitive landscape and the latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, investments, and expansion plans.

• Sibelco Group
• Arenas Argentinas del Paraná

• Cantera La Chola

• Grupo Arenas Patagónicas

• NRG Argentina S.A.

• Others

Market Share by Type

Over the forecast period, white sand type of frac sand is anticipated to witness sizable growth in the Argentina frac sand market. When oil and natural gas are extracted via hydraulic fracturing, white frac sand is utilised to increase the hydrocarbon recovery rates. Argentina's demand for white frac sand is anticipated to rise over the forecast period as a result of widespread oil and natural gas production operations due to the country's rising need for oil and natural gas.

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Competitive Landscape

Sibelco Group, founded in 1872 and headquartered in Belgium, Europe is a global provider of material solutions. The company, which has operations all over the world, mines, processes, and sells industrial minerals, concentrating mostly on silica, clays, feldspathic, and olivine.

Arenas Argentinas del Paraná, with its headquarters in Bueno Aires, Argentina, was established in 1995 and is a subsidiary of the Jan De Nul Group. The company specialises in dredging, maritime construction, and specialised services for the offshore oil, gas, and renewable energy sectors.

Other market players include Cantera La Chola, Grupo Arenas Patagónicas, and NRG Argentina S.A., among others.

Key Highlights of the Report