Qatar's Silica Sand Imports Rise to $2.6 Million in 2024 - News and Statistics - IndexBox

Qatar’s Silica Sand Imports Rise to $2.6 Million in 2024 – News and Statistics – IndexBox

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Qatar’s Silica Sand Imports Rise to .6 Million in 2024 – News and Statistics – IndexBox

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Feb 23, 2025

Qatar Silica Sand Imports

In 2024, overseas purchases of silica sands (quartz sands or industrial sands) increased by 21% to 29K tons, rising for the fifth consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 339% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 212K tons. From 2016 to 2024, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, silica sand imports reached $2.6M (IndexBox estimates) in 2024. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 237%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $18M. From 2016 to 2024, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2024, Saudi Arabia (25K tons) constituted the largest supplier of silica sand to Qatar, with a 87% share of total imports. Moreover, silica sand imports from Saudi Arabia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the UK (3.1K tons), eightfold. India (518 tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 1.8% share.

From 2014 to 2024, the average annual growth rate of volume from Saudi Arabia amounted to +3.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (+37.1% per year) and India (-9.1% per year).

In value terms, the largest silica sand suppliers to Qatar were Saudi Arabia ($1.5M), the UK ($832K) and Germany ($213K), with a combined 95% share of total imports.

the UK, with a CAGR of +48.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2024, the silica sand price amounted to $92 per ton (CIF, Qatar), reducing by -9.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 538% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $198 per ton in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2024, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2024, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($269 per ton), while the price for Saudi Arabia ($59 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2014 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+9.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the silica sand market in Qatar. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 08121150 – Silica sands (quartz sands or industrial sands)

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Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Qatar
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT

5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE

8. IMPORTS

The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

9. EXPORTS

The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024

LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024