Industrial Silica Sand Industry Analysis in Middle East & Africa

Industrial Silica Sand Sales Outlook for Middle East & Africa (2023 to 2033)

Industrial silica sand sales in the Middle East & Africa have reached US$ 478.4 million in 2023 and are set to increase at 4.9% CAGR over the next ten years (2023 to 2033). The market in the Middle East & Africa is thus expected to reach a size of US$ 773.7 million by the end of 2033.

Presence of a robust oil & gas industry in the Middle East and Africa is projected to be the primary factor boosting shipments of industrial silica sand in the future. Rising demand for water filtration and expansion of the manufacturing sector in the MEA region is also estimated to benefit industrial silica sand demand. The growing popularity of hydraulic fracking and the rising use of industrial silica sand in the same is also forecasted to open up new avenues of opportunities for industrial silica sand distributors going forward. Frequent launches of new construction projects and focus on infrastructure development are also anticipated to bolster shipments of industrial silica sand in the long run.

• 25.2 million metric tons of global industrial silica sand demand is projected to come from the Middle East & Africa by the end of 2033.

Report Attributes	Details
Industrial Silica Sand Sales in Middle East & Africa (2023)	US$ 478.4 Million
Projected Sales (2033F)	US$ 773.7 Million
Demand Growth (2023 to 2033)	4.9% CAGR
Sales Volume in GCC Countries (2033F)	10.4 Million Metric Tons
Sales in Northern Africa (2033F)	US$ 63.8 Million
Hydraulic Fracturing Demand Volume (2033F)	4.5 Million Metric Tons
Key Companies Profiled	Alliance Silica; DUBI CHEM; EUROBLAST MIDDLE EAST LLC

Which Opportunity Could Make Millions for Industrial Silica Sand Manufacturers in MEA?

“Robust Spending on Infrastructure Development Driving Market Growth”

Middle Eastern countries such as Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have been launching unreal megaprojects that have created a thriving demand for construction materials in the Middle East & Africa region. Most African countries are still in their initial development phase and efforts of governments in these countries to boost economic growth are also empowering infrastructure development thereby promoting industrial silica sand sales as well.

Find more details of aspects such as local supply, pricing trends, product standards, safety regulations, and new developments in this research study for industrial silica sand by skilled analysts at Fact.MR, a market research and competitive intelligence provider.

Country-wise Insights

The key to dominating industrial silica sand sales revenue in the Middle East and Africa is to invest smartly in GCC countries. African countries remain a mystery and industrial silica sand suppliers looking to do business there will have to come up with unique strategies to boost their sales potential.

What Makes GCC Countries a Gold Mine for Industrial Silica Sand Suppliers?

“Presence of Robust Oil & Gas Industry and Launch of Several New Construction Projects”

Attribute	GCC Countries
Market Value (2023)	US$ 177.1 Million
Growth Rate (2023 to 2033)	6.4% CAGR
Projected Value (2033)	US$ 331 Million

GCC countries are some of the most prominent oil-producing and supplying countries in the world. The robust oil & gas industry in these countries is projected to primarily augment sales of industrial silica sand throughout the forecast period. These countries are now making moves to reduce their reliance on income via the oil & gas industry by establishing themselves as top tourist spots in the world.

Dubai is already a global destination featuring some of the most prominent manmade marvels in the world and with other countries such as Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman following the same plan, the number of mega projects in GCC countries is slated to skyrocket going forward. High demand for glass and other construction materials requiring silica sand for production is projected to bolster industrial silica sand demand in these countries across the study period.

Should Industrial Silica Sand Companies Focus on South Africa?

“Growing Manufacturing Activity and Urbanization to Boost Product Demand”

Attribute	South Africa
Market Value (2023)	US$ 76.7 Million
Growth Rate (2023 to 2033)	5% CAGR
Projected Value (2033)	US$ 125.3 Million

Manufacturing activity in South Africa is projected to increase at a notable pace over the coming years and this is forecasted to drive up the demand for industrial silica sand in the country. Growing urbanization in the country is promoting the launch of new infrastructure development projects thereby creating a high demand for construction materials involving the use of industrial silica sand as well.

Category-wise Insights

Industrial silica sand vendors in the Middle East and Africa are focusing on providing sodium silicate for glass manufacturing applications in this region. Meanwhile, metal casting applications are also predicted to account for a significant volume share of overall industrial silica sand demand in the MEA region.

Which Type of Industrial Silica Sand is Used Most Commonly?

“Sodium Silicate Extensively Used in Almost All Applications”

Attribute	Sodium Silicate
Segment Volume (2023)	17.1 Million Metric Tons
Growth Rate (2023 to 2033)	2.6% CAGR
Projected Volume (2033)	23.6 Million Metric Tons

Just like all other regions in the world, the high availability of sodium silicate is the prime prospect driving its demand in the MEA region. Increasing use of sodium silicate in various construction materials and glass manufacturing is also forecasted to bolster shipments of sodium silicate in the Middle East and Africa over the next ten years.

Where Will High Amount of Industrial Silica Sand Be Used?

“Metal Casting and Glass Manufacturing to Hold Prominent Volume Shares”

Attribute	Glass Manufacturing
Segment Volume (2023)	6.8 Million Metric Tons
Growth Rate (2023 to 2033)	2.4% CAGR
Projected Volume (2033)	8.7 Million Metric Tons

A majority of industrial silica sand in the Middle East and Africa is projected to be used for glass manufacturing across the study period. Increasing demand for glass from the construction industry is projected to drive demand for glass manufacturing. Other than that, metal casting applications are also forecasted to account for a noteworthy volume share in the MEA region through 2033.

Analyst’s Opinion

Top industrial silica sand suppliers should focus on maximizing their sales for construction-related products as infrastructure development activity is projected to soar high in the Middle East and Africa over the coming years. Companies will need to come up with specific strategies to make a mark in this region over the next ten years as this region has a very different scenario as compared to others.

Segmentation of Industrial Silica Sand Study in Middle East & Africa

• By Type :

  • Sodium Silicate
  • Potassium Silicate
  • Others

• By Particle Size :

  • <40 Mesh
  • >100 Mesh
  • 40 to 100 Mesh

• By Application :

  • Metal Casting
  • Hydraulic Fracturing
  • Construction Additives
  • Filter Media
  • Glass Manufacturing
  • Others

• By End Use :

  • Building & Construction
  • Foundry
  • Glass
  • Chemicals
  • Others

• By Country :

  • GCC Countries
  • Egypt
  • Türkiye
  • Northern Africa
  • South Africa
  • Rest of MEA