Middle East Silica Sand Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034

The Middle East silica sand market size reached around USD 406.73 Million in 2024. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 6.80% between 2025 and 2034 to reach a value of USD 785.27 Million by 2034.

Whole grain silica sand is employed in the manufacture of roofing shingles, cement, mortars, asphalt mixtures, and other flooring materials. Its properties contribute to increased durability, and the role of functional extender is fulfilled by ground silica, an anti-corrosive material.

The construction sector in the Middle Eastern region has experienced rapid growth, and is anticipated to grow further, owing to government investments supporting the same. These developments are likely to aid the silica sand market in the region as it is widely used in the construction sector as an important material in the manufacture of mortars, concrete, and other building materials.

Besides construction, silica sand finds applications in various industries, including glass manufacturing, production of solar panels, and in the oil and gas sector as a proppant in the hydraulic fracturing process.

Key Trends and Developments

Expanding construction sector; growing glass manufacturing; increasing number of solar projects; and rapid growth of the oil and gas sector are the key trends impacting the Middle East silica sand market growth

Nov 13, 2023

Al Masane Al Kobra Mining Company (AMAK) announced the plan to set up a closed joint stock company with Esan and ARMICO-Fujairah to invest in industrial minerals and related manufacturing industries across Saudi Arabia.

Sep 7, 2023

Qatar Industrial Manufacturing Co. (QIMC) began its initial operations of glass containers plant, where the plant will use imported high-quality silica sand and also the local sand from the Qatar Sand Treatment Plant of QIMC.

Flourishing construction sector

The expanding construction sector in countries such as Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, and the UAE owing to the surging investments in infrastructural development by governments and private players is expected to positively influence the demand for silica sand in the manufacturing of components such as mortars, aggregates, roofing, resins, and flooring materials.

Solar projects in the Middle East

The manufacturing of solar panels in the region is expected to strengthen the demand for high quality silica sand, a key element in the production of solar panels.

Robust growth of the oil and gas sector

The increasing use of the hydraulic fracturing process in oil and gas recovery is expected to increase the demand for silica sand as a proppant.

Increasing manufacturing of glass

Due to its unique chemical and physical properties, silica sand is extensively used in the manufacturing of glass.

Middle East Silica Sand Market Trends

The demand for silica sand in the Middle Eastern region is strengthened by a flourishing construction and land reclamation market, as well as increased utilisation of silica sand in glass manufacturing, sports and landscaping, and water filtration.

Oman is enriched with economically feasible silica sand, which is likely to expand its use in different end-use sectors. In 2021, the Public Authority for Mining in Oman planned to tender 15 to 20 pre-approved mining blocks to explore rich deposits of industrial rocks and minerals, like silica sand. In line with this, Oman has ambitious plans to build a rail network for transporting minerals to facilitate their processing and refining within the area.

Market Segmentation

“Middle East Silica Sand Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034” offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:

Market Breakup by Form:

• Wet
• Dry

Market Breakup by Application:

• Construction and Land Reclamation
• Others

Market Breakup by Country:

• Saudi Arabia
• UAE
• Qatar
• Yemen
• Oman
• Turkey
• Israel
• Others

Based on application, the construction and land reclamation segment dominates the Middle East silica sand market share

With several construction projects under development, high-grade silica sand is widely used in construction chemicals manufacturing to produce sealants, adhesives for tiles, natural rock pavements, marbles, and sodium silicate. Projects involving extensive land reclamation in countries, including Saudi Arabia and Oman, are rising, owing to expanding infrastructural, commercial, and residential construction.

Other applications of silica sand include water filtration, integrated electronic circuits manufacturing, sports and landscaping, oil well drilling, and glass manufacturing, among others. Most countries in the Middle East region have abundant resources of silica sand ideal for the glassmaking market.

Competitive Landscape

The market players are focusing on expanding their production operations to meet the growing demand from diverse sectors

BMS FACTORIES (Gharbalah industrial company)

Headquartered in Saudi Arabia, the company is a special manufacturer and supplier of water treatment filtration media and industrial raw materials.

Muadinoon Mining Company

With headquarters in Saudi Arabia, the company offers frac silica sand, washed silica sand, silica powder, and silica sand for use in wide range of sectors.

Thrrat Factory For The Industry

Headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the company provides silica flour, calcium carbonate, silica sand and salt.

DUBI CHEM Marine International

DUBI CHEM Marine International is a chemical manufacturing company based in the UAE. The company’s warehouse in Fujairah has a storage capacity of more than 3600 MT.

Other notable players operating in the Middle East silica sand market are At Al Raddadi Group, Asamco Group, Gulf Minerals & Chemicals L.L.C, Majd Al Muayad Trading Establishment, and Kivanc Kimya Industry and Trade Inc., among others.

Middle East Silica Sand Market Analysis by Region

Saudi Arabia holds a significant share in the Middle East silica sand market and is rich in high-grade silica sand. Mining companies across the Middle East extract the purest ores of silica and treat them physically and chemically, producing differently sized silica sand granules to meet the needs of end use markets. The companies are also improving the quality of products offered to their clients by improving the washing and cleaning processes of the mined silica sand. Silica sand in Turkey is mined from the Thrace and Şile locations and is used in construction and glassmaking and as a filtration and moulding sand.
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