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Australia Silica Sand Market

Australia Silica Sand Market Size, Share, Analysis, Growth: By Type: Wet Sand, Dry Sand, Frac Sand, Filter Sand, Coated Sand, Others; By Purity: 94% to 95.9%, 96% to 97.9%, 98% to 98.9%; By Application: Polysilicon, Silica Gel, Silica Fume, Silicon Metal, Specialty Glass, Others; By End Use; Regional Analysis; Competitive Landscape; 2024-2032

Australia Silica Sand Market Outlook

The Australia silica sand market size was valued at USD 50.19 million in 2023. The market is further projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.9% between 2024 and 2032, reaching a value of USD 84.47 million by 2032.

 

Key Takeaways

  • Silica sand is one of the most mined commodities globally due to its versatility.
  • Angular silica particles interlock together and provides strength. It is highly used in construction activities. For example, approximately 30,000 tons of silica sand is needed for every kilometre of highway.
  • Australia possesses significant resources of silica sand, particularly in Queensland and Western Australia. The country accounts for about 1% of global silica sand production, mainly in Queensland.

 

The expanding application base of silica sand, particularly in industries like the solar panel, chemical, glass manufacturing, and foundry sectors, is fuelling Australia silica sand market growth. The fast-growing solar PV market in Australia is expected to drive an increased demand for premium-quality silica sand. This trend is attributed to the renewable energy revolution gaining momentum, leading to a surge in the need for silica sand in solar panel production and other related applications.

 

Additionally, the construction industry's growth and the expanding electronics and automotive industries are contributing to the rising demand for silica sand. Moreover, emerging technologies such as lightweight glazing glass, hybrid guide plates, and advanced nanotechnology in flat glass are contributing to the growth of the silica sand market. These innovations are enhancing the utility of silica sand in various industries like glass manufacturing, automotive, and construction, stimulating market development.

 

The foundry segment has captured a substantial market share, with applications in metal casting processes. The demand for silica sand in foundry applications is influenced by factors such as industrial growth and technological advancements in metalworking industries. Silica sand also finds applications in various chemical production processes, including ceramics, cosmetics, paint and coatings, metallurgy, and oil and gas recovery. Its versatility and unique properties make it a vital component in chemical manufacturing industries.

 

Silica sand plays a vital role in ceramics and refractories production, providing strength, durability, and heat resistance to these materials. Silica sand is widely used in filtration applications due to its ability to remove impurities from liquids and gases. The filtration segment relies on high-quality silica sand for water treatment, air purification, and industrial filtration processes. As per Australia silica sand market analysis, silica sand is essential in oil and gas recovery processes, where it is used for hydraulic fracturing activities. The oil and gas segment, hence, drives demand for silica sand as a proppant material to enhance oil extraction efficiency.

 

Australia Silica Sand Market

 

Market Segmentation

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

 

Market Breakup by Type

  • Wet Sand
  • Dry Sand
  • Frac Sand
  • Filter Sand
  • Coated Sand
  • Others

 

Market Breakup by Purity

  • 94% to 95.9%
  • 96% to 97.9%
  • 98% to 98.9%

 

Market Breakup by Application

  • Polysilicon
  • Silica Gel
  • Silica Fume
  • Silicon Metal
  • Speciality Glass
  • Silane Gas
  • Others

 

Market Breakup by End Use

  • Glass Manufacturing
  • Foundry
  • Chemical Production
  • Construction
  • Paints and Coatings
  • Ceramics and Refractories
  • Filtration
  • Oil and Gas
  • Others

 

Market Breakup by Region

  • New South Wales
  • Victoria
  • Queensland
  • Western Australia
  • Australian Capital Territory
  • Others

 

Competitive Landscape

Market players are focused on providing premium quality of silica sand across industries to stay ahead in the competition.

 

  • Australian Silica Quartz Group Limited
  • Cauldron Energy Limited 
  • Diatreme Resources Ltd 
  • Metallica Minerals Limited 
  • Perpetual Resources Limited 
  • VRX Silica Limited
  • Others

 

Key Highlights of the Report

REPORT FEATURES DETAILS
Base Year 2023
Historical Period 2018-2023
Forecast Period 2024-2032
Scope of the Report

Historical and Forecast Trends, Industry Drivers and Constraints, Historical and Forecast Market Analysis by Segment:

  • Type
  • Purity
  • Application
  • End Use
  • Region
Breakup by Type
  • Wet Sand
  • Dry Sand
  • Frac Sand
  • Filter Sand
  • Coated Sand
  • Others
Breakup by Purity
  • 94% to 95.9%
  • 96% to 97.9%
  • 98% to 98.9%
Breakup by Application
  • Polysilicon
  • Silica Gel
  • Silica Fume
  • Silicon Metal
  • Speciality Glass
  • Silane Gas
  • Others
Breakup by End Use
  • Glass Manufacturing
  • Foundry
  • Chemical Production
  • Construction
  • Paints and Coatings
  • Ceramics and Refractories
  • Filtration
  • Oil and Gas
  • Others
Breakup by Region
  • New South Wales
  • Victoria
  • Queensland
  • Australian Capital Territory
  • Western Australia
  • Others
Market Dynamics
  • SWOT Analysis
  • Porter's Five Forces Analysis
  • Key Indicators for Demand
  • Key Indicators for Price
Competitive Landscape
  • Market Structure
  • Company Profiles
    • Company Overview
    • Product Portfolio
    • Demographic Reach and Achievements
    • Certifications
Companies Covered
  • Australian Silica Quartz Group Limited
  • Cauldron Energy Limited 
  • Diatreme Resources Ltd 
  • Metallica Minerals Limited 
  • Perpetual Resources Limited 
  • VRX Silica Limited
  • Others

 

*At Expert Market Research, we strive to always give you current and accurate information. The numbers depicted in the description are indicative and may differ from the actual numbers in the final EMR report.

1    Preface  
2    Report Coverage – Key Segmentation and Scope
3    Report Description

    3.1    Market Definition and Outlook
    3.2    Properties and Applications
    3.3    Market Analysis
    3.4    Key Players
4    Key Assumptions
5    Executive Summary

    5.1    Overview
    5.2    Key Drivers    
    5.3    Key Developments
    5.4    Competitive Structure
    5.5    Key Industrial Trends
6    Market Snapshot
7    Opportunities and Challenges in the Market
8    Australia Silica Sand Market Overview

    8.1    Key Industry Highlights
    8.2    Australia Silica Sand Historical Market (2018-2023) 
    8.3    Australia Silica Sand Market Forecast (2024-2032)
9    Australia Silica Sand Market by Type
    9.1    Wet Sand 
        9.1.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        9.1.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    9.2    Dry Sand 
        9.2.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        9.2.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    9.3    Frac Sand 
        9.3.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        9.3.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    9.4    Filter Sand 
        9.4.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        9.4.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    9.5    Coated Sand 
        9.5.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        9.5.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    9.6    Others
10    Australia Silica Sand Market by Purity
    10.1    94% to 95.9%
        10.1.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        10.1.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    10.2    96% to 97.9%
        10.2.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        10.2.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    10.3    98% to 98.9%
        10.3.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        10.3.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
11    Australia Silica Sand Market by Application
    11.1    Polysilicon
        11.1.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        11.1.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    11.2    Silica Gel 
        11.2.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        11.2.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    11.3    Silica Fume
        11.3.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        11.3.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    11.4    Silicon Metal
        11.4.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        11.4.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    11.5    Specialty Glass
        11.5.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        11.5.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    11.6    Silane Gas
        11.6.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        11.6.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    11.7    Others
12    Australia Silica Sand Market by End Use
    12.1    Glass Manufacturing
        12.1.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        12.1.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    12.2    Foundry
        12.2.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        12.2.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    12.3    Chemical Production
        12.3.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        12.3.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    12.4    Construction
        12.4.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        12.4.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    12.5    Paints and Coatings
        12.5.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        12.5.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    12.6    Ceramics and Refractories
        12.6.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        12.6.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    12.7    Filtration
        12.7.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        12.7.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    12.8    Oil and Gas
        12.8.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        12.8.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    12.9    Others
13    Australia Silica Sand Market by Region
    13.1    New South Wales
        13.1.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        13.1.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    13.2    Victoria
        13.2.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        13.2.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    13.3    Queensland
        13.3.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        13.3.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    13.4    Australian Capital Territory
        13.4.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        13.4.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    13.5    Western Australia
        13.5.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        13.5.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    13.6    Others
14    Market Dynamics
    14.1    SWOT Analysis
        14.1.1    Strengths
        14.1.2    Weaknesses
        14.1.3    Opportunities
        14.1.4    Threats
    14.2    Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
        14.2.1    Supplier’s Power
        14.2.2    Buyer’s Power
        14.2.3    Threat of New Entrants
        14.2.4    Degree of Rivalry
        14.2.5    Threat of Substitutes
    14.3    Key Indicator for Price
    14.4    Key Indicator for Demand
15    Competitive Landscape
    15.1    Market Structure
    15.2    Company Profiles
        15.2.1    Australian Silica Quartz Group Limited 
            15.2.1.1    Company Overview
            15.2.1.2    Product Portfolio
            15.2.1.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            15.2.1.4    Certifications
        15.2.2    Cauldron Energy Limited 
            15.2.2.1    Company Overview
            15.2.2.2    Product Portfolio
            15.2.2.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            15.2.2.4    Certifications
        15.2.3    Diatreme Resources Ltd 
            15.2.3.1    Company Overview
            15.2.3.2    Product Portfolio
            15.2.3.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            15.2.3.4    Certifications
        15.2.4    Metallica Minerals Limited 
            15.2.4.1    Company Overview
            15.2.4.2    Product Portfolio
            15.2.4.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            15.2.4.4    Certifications
        15.2.5    Perpetual Resources Limited 
            15.2.5.1    Company Overview
            15.2.5.2    Product Portfolio
            15.2.5.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            15.2.5.4    Certifications
        15.2.6    VRX Silica Limited 
            15.2.6.1    Company Overview
            15.2.6.2    Product Portfolio
            15.2.6.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            15.2.6.4    Certifications
        15.2.7    Others
16    Key Trends and Developments in the Market


List of Key Figures and Tables

1.    Australia Silica Sand Market: Key Industry Highlights, 2018 and 2032
2.    Australia Silica Sand Historical Market: Breakup by Type (USD Million), 2018-2023
3.    Australia Silica Sand Market Forecast: Breakup by Type (USD Million), 2024-2032
4.    Australia Silica Sand Historical Market: Breakup by Purity (USD Million), 2018-2023
5.    Australia Silica Sand Market Forecast: Breakup by Purity (USD Million), 2024-2032
6.    Australia Silica Sand Historical Market: Breakup by Application (USD Million), 2018-2023
7.    Australia Silica Sand Market Forecast: Breakup by Application (USD Million), 2024-2032
8.    Australia Silica Sand Historical Market: Breakup by End Use (USD Million), 2018-2023
9.    Australia Silica Sand Market Forecast: Breakup by End Use (USD Million), 2024-2032
10.    Australia Silica Sand Historical Market: Breakup by Region (USD Million), 2018-2023
11.    Australia Silica Sand Market Forecast: Breakup by Region (USD Million), 2024-2032
12.    Major Importing Countries by Volume
13.    Major Exporting Countries by Volume
14.    Major Importing Countries by Value
15.    Major Exporting Countries by Value
16.    Australia Silica Sand Market Structure

Key Questions Answered in the Report

In 2023, the market reached an approximate value of USD 50.19 million.

The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.9% between 2024 and 2032.

The silica sand market is estimated to witness a healthy growth in the forecast period of 2024-2032 to reach USD 84.47 million by 2032.

The market is being driven due to versatility of silica sand. Silica sand plays a crucial role in various industries like glass manufacturing, foundry, chemical production, construction, paints and coatings, ceramics, and refractories.

Key trends aiding the market expansion are advancements in glass technologies, increasing demand by oil and gas industries, and rising construction activities.

Regions considered in the market are New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, and Australian Capital Territory, among others.

Different applications of silica sand are polysilicon, silica gel, silica fume, silicon metal, speciality glass, and silane gas, among others.

Based on end use, the market segmentations include glass manufacturing, foundry, chemical production, construction, paints and coatings, ceramics and refractories, filtration, and oil and gas, among others.

Wet, dry, frac, filter, and coated sands are considered in the report.

Key players in the market are Australian Silica Quartz Group Limited, Cauldron Energy Limited, Diatreme Resources Ltd, Metallica Minerals Limited, Perpetual Resources Limited, and VRX Silica Limited.

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