Saudi Arabia Silica Sand Market Size Analysis Report - Market Share, Forecast Trends and Outlook (2024-2032)

Saudi Arabia Silica Sand Market Size

The Saudi Arabia silica sand market reached a volume of 703.45 KMT in 2023. The market is further estimated to grow at a CAGR of 6.9% during 2024-2032 to reach a volume of 1,269.71 KMT by 2032.

Saudi Arabia Silica Sand Market Outlook

• The government is planning on expanding the use of solar power in the Kingdom under its Vision 2030 and has also set the target of constructing 40 GW of photovoltaic (PV) solar power by 2030, increasing the demand for silica sand to produce solar panels.

• The presence of several ongoing mega projects, such as Qiddiya, Neom, the Red Sea project, and Amaala, supported the consumption of silica sand in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

• Saudi Arabia has the presence of high-purity silica sand reserves (>98%) with 1 billion tons of reserves along with adequate energy and infrastructure.

Saudi Arabia Silica Sand Market Growth Rate

Saudi Arabia is recognized for abundant high-grade silica sand deposits located around 1,000 km from the Jeddah industrial city, the main glass manufacturing centre in the country.

According to reports, Saudi’s pipeline value of pre-execution (unawarded) projects is estimated to be worth USD 1.1 trillion, with around 70% comprising construction sector projects in the residential, leisure, cultural, and hospitality segments. The country’s hospitality sector is continuously expanding in Riyadh, Jeddah, and Makkah. This further is increasing the demand for silica sand at a substantial rate.

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Key Trends and Developments

Rising construction activities; presence of significant reserves of silica sand; growing inclination towards renewable sources; and Saudi Arabia’s reliance on water desalination are impacting the Saudi Arabia silica sand market growth

Construction projects boosting the demand for silica sand

Rising construction activities and government initiatives to build infrastructure in Saudi Arabia are expected to benefit the market, as silica sand is utilised as a building material for products such as cement and roofing.

Growing demand for automobiles boosting its production

Transportation and mobility needs are majorly driving the purchase of cars in Saudi Arabia. Larger families in the Kingdom are investing in multiple cars for comfortable group trips. The growing demand for automobiles is increasing their production, boosting the utilisation of silica sand which is mainly used in producing flat glass for automobiles.

Increasing oil and gas production

Frac sand is pumped down wells and into the oil-bearing strata to enhance permeability and the flow of oil into the well during oil production processes. Hydraulic fracturing using horizontal drilling is a growing market for silica sand.

Presence of rich silica sand reserves and rising applications

Saudi Arabia has rich deposits of minerals, including >98% high-purity silica sand. In Saudi Arabia, there is an abundance of high-grade silica sand deposits located around 1,000 km from the Jeddah industrial city, the main glass manufacturing centre in the country.

Extensive uses of silica sand

Due to its favourable properties, abundance, and cost benefits, silica sand finds extensive use in various end-use sectors, including construction, oil and gas, metal casting, glass, water and wastewater filtration, and paint and coating, among others.

Increasing production of silica sand

Saudi Arabia has several high-quality silica sand deposits. With the rising demand for silica sand in diverse applications, manufacturers are investing in innovative solutions to enhance their production capacities of high-quality silica sand while minimising the utilisation of resources like water.

Shift to renewable energy sources

The Saudi Arabian government is encouraging the shift to renewable energy sources, which is expected to boost the demand for silica sand as a raw material in solar panels.

KSA’s reliance on desalination to meet its water needs

Severe over-consumption and lack of reliable renewable water sources have increased the country’s dependency on desalination processes. Silica sand has a sub-round to round shape and is a suitable water filtration to capture solids suspended in water.

Saudi Arabia Silica Sand Market Trends

Saudi Arabia’s mining sector is crucial for its economic development and is continuously obtaining support from the government. Silica is one of the industrial minerals targeted for mining in the country, which is supporting the Saudi Arabia silica sand market development. The government plans to make mining the third pillar of the economy, along with oil and downstream petrochemicals. The Ministry of Energy, Industry and Mineral Resources (MEIMR) seeks to increase the sector's contribution to the GDP to USD 64 billion by 2030.

The ongoing construction of mega infrastructural projects such as Neom and the Red Sea Project is increasing the consumption of silica sand in the country.

Saudi Arabia Silica Sand Industry Segmentation

“Saudi Arabia Silica Sand Market Report and Forecast 2024-2032” offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:

Market Breakup by Form

• Dry

• Wet

Market Breakup by Type

• Glass Sand

• Frac Sand

• Foundry and Moulding Sand

• Other Industrial Sand

Market Breakup by Application

• Glass Industry

• Oil and Gas

• Construction

• Foundry

• Filtration

• Chemical

• Ceramic and Refractories

• Paint and Coating

• Others

Saudi Arabia Silica Sand Market Share

Based on form, dry sand accounts for a significant share of the market

Dried silica sand is widely used in sports fields. It is used to build natural or synthetic fields in athletic fields, golf and sports turf applications. Silica sand finds application to repair greens and facilitates root aeration as well as fertilisation. There is an abundant supply of high-quality silica sand in Saudi Arabia, that is employed in construction, glass manufacturing, foundry casting, and the manufacture of electronics and ceramics.

Washed wet silica sand is made by crushing open sandstone or quartzite of open texture that has been washed and graded to ensure proper grain distribution. Machines with advanced technology are used to process washed wet silica sand. Wet silica sand finds usage in application areas including foundry, casting, alloys, glass, stamped concrete, water treatment, and more.

Based on application, the glass industry significantly contributes to the Saudi Arabia silica sand market revenue

The excellent fire resistance, chemical stability, and wear resistance of silica sand have increased its demand in glass production. Moreover, silica sand that can endure acid and alkali and has minimal linear expansion co-efficiency levels has been preferred in glassmaking. There is a growing demand for silica sand in container glasses for beverages, food, and tableware applications. Further, it is also used in speciality glasses including television and CRT monitors as well as incandescent and fluorescent lamps.

Silica sand can be blended with other base materials and metals, including aluminium, copper, and iron, among others, to produce a mould for holding the molten metal and producing a casting.

Silica sand forms the primary structural component in various construction products, including mortars, flooring, roofing shingles, cement, and asphalt, among others. As silica sand is corrosion, weather, and wear-resistant and improves structural integrity and durability, its utilisation as a sealant and caulk has increased.

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Leading Saudi Arabia Silica Sand Market Companies

The market players are focused on improving the reliability of supply, price, customer relationships, processing quality, and product performance and characteristic

Muadinoon Mining Company

Founded in 2008, Muadinoon is engaged in the mining and trading of minerals and raw materials for application in a wide range of industries.

Al Salam Al Ma'asi Co. (ASAMCO)

ASAMCO is a leading manufacturer and distributor of silica sand for several industries in the Middle East region. The company operates mining facilities and provides contract-mining services to its customers.

Delmon Group

Delmon is a group of companies which deals in various services including oil and gas, chemicals, solar, transportation, etc. The company supplies its products for projects in the wastewater treatment and effluent reuse facilities, wastewater tertiary systems, sewage waste treatment plants, and others.

Rashed Al Rashed & Sons Co

Rashed Abdul Rahman AlRashed & Sons Group is a conglomerate with businesses in eight sectors including real estate, building materials, cement and bulk materials, construction materials, contracting, industrial products, automotive products, and food products.

BMS Factories (Gharbalah Industrial Company)

Headquartered in Saudi Arabia, BMS is a leading producer in the field of non-metallic mineral mining such as limestone, calcium carbonate, and silica sand. The company is a special manufacturer and supplier for water treatment filtration media and industrial raw materials.

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