Silica sand, which is primarily composed of silicon dioxide, is a versatile material with a broad range of industrial applications. Due to its fine grains, it is ideal for use in the creation of glass, pottery, and concrete. Although silica sand is found abundantly in nature, it is often extracted and treated to remove impurities. Its high melting point and thermal stability make it suitable for casting metal in foundries. Additionally, it is essential to the processes of hydraulic fracturing, or "fracking," which extract oil and natural gas from underground deposits. While silica sand has many benefits, breathing it in can have harmful repercussions, such as silicosis. Therefore, it is necessary to take the proper safety precautions when handling and processing it.
Saudi Arabia Silica Sand Market Driving Factors and Challenges
Driving Factors: The expanding demand as a result of the rise of the glass sector is one of the primary drivers of the market's expansion. Glass is an essential component of the manufacturing process. Due to its remarkable resistance to thermal shock and low coefficient of thermal expansion, silicon dioxide (SiO2) is used to create glass. These properties protect the material from alterations caused by sudden, sharp temperature fluctuations and enable it to withstand a wide range of temperatures. Its exceptional UV to IR optical transmission qualities increase the variety of uses for it in lab equipment. The worldwide glass market has expanded dramatically as a result of elements such increasing urbanisation, infrastructure development, and consumer preferences for glass containers and building materials.
Challenges: Health risks associated with the product could hamper market growth during the projection period due to decreasing use. Because of the correlation between the quantity and length of exposure to crystalline silica and the risk of disease, its usage is reduced, especially in industries where continuous use is required. Since the disease might spread even after exposure stops, it is not advised to use it any more. Production facilities steer clear of prolonged, intense exposure because of the link to silicosis, chronic bronchitis, lung cancer, and autoimmune diseases. Market expansion will be hampered by this during the duration of the projection.
Impact of COVID-19 on Saudi Arabia Silica Sand Market
At the beginning, the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted supply chains and reduced the need for silica sand in a number of Saudi Arabian industries, including construction and manufacturing. Economic activity slowed down as a result of lockdown protocols and the sharp decline in oil prices. However, as the economy stabilised and attempts to diversify the economy gained pace, the demand for silica sand began to steadily increase again. Industrial growth, the expansion of the infrastructure, and the resumption of building projects all contributed to the demand for silica sand and the subsequent market rebirth. Despite the pandemic, the Saudi Arabian silica sand market was robust, adapting to the shifting economic landscape.
Saudi Arabia Silica Sand Market Key Players:
The market study provides market data by competitive landscape, revenue analysis, market segments and detailed analysis of key market players such as Advanced Glass Technology Co, Al-Haytham Mining Company, Al-Raddadi Factory for Silica Sand and Powder, Al-Rushaid Group, BMS Factories (Gharbalah Industrial Company), Delmon Group, Muadinoon Mining Company, Rashed Al Rashed & Sons Co, Saudi Industrial Raw Materials Company, and Saudi Sand Lime Bricks & Building Material Co.
Saudi Arabia Silica Sand Market Segmentation:
By Form: Based on the Form, Saudi Arabia Silica Sand Market is segmented as; Wet, Dry.
By Type: Based on the Type, Saudi Arabia Silica Sand Market is segmented as; Frac Sand, Foundry and Moulding Sand, Glass Sand, Other Industrial Sand.
By Application: Based on the Application, Saudi Arabia Silica Sand Market is segmented as; Glass Industry, Foundry, Construction, Ceramic and Refractories, Paint and Coating, Chemical, Oil and Gas, Filtration, Others.
By Region: This research also includes data for Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Rest of Saudi Arabia
This study also encompasses various drivers and restraining factors of this market for the forecast period. Various growth opportunities are also discussed in the report.