Product Code: PM4934
The global glass grade silica sand market size is expected to reach USD 8,272.60 million by 2032, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report "Glass Grade Silica Sand Market Share, Size, Trends, Industry Analysis Report, By Fe Content (<100ppm, 100ppm to 1000ppm); By Applications; By End-Use; By Region; Segment Forecast, 2024 - 2032" gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.
The glass-grade silica sand market is witnessing growth owing to the development of new glass products with specialized properties, such as low-iron glass and anti-reflective glass, which require even higher purity levels of silica sand, further boosting the demand for this material. The rise of renewable energy sources, particularly solar power, is another key driver of the glass grade silica sand market. Solar panels require high-quality glass components, which are made using glass grade silica sand. As governments worldwide promote the adoption of clean energy solutions, the demand for solar panels is expected to increase significantly, leading to higher consumption of glass grade silica sand.
The increasing demand for high-quality display panels, particularly those based on OLED technology, has led to a surge in the demand for glass grade silica sand, a critical raw material used in the production of display glass. The concentration of display panel manufacturing in China has further contributed to the growth of the glass grade silica sand market, with the country producing over 50% of the world's smartphones, tablets, smart TVs, and other related products. As a result, the glass grade silica sand market has benefited from the expansion of the display industry, with heightened demand for high-purity silica sand that can meet the strict requirements of display glass manufacturing.
Furthermore, the construction industry is also a significant consumer of glass grade silica sand. The trend towards green building practices and sustainable construction materials is accelerating the demand for glass grade silica sand. However, the glass grade silica sand market is facing challenges such as supply chain disruptions, environmental concerns, and competition from alternative materials. Despite these challenges, the market outlook for the glass grade silica sand market remains positive, with increasing demand from the glass industry.
Glass Grade Silica Sand Market Report Highlights
The 100ppm to 1000ppm segment dominated and is projected to grow with the fastest CAGR in the market, driven by its advantages over lower-grade or higher-impurity sand.
The glass containers segment dominated the market owing to technological advancements in glass manufacturing techniques and lightweight yet durable containers.
The flat glass segment is expected to grow at the fastest growth rate owing to its extensive applications in architectural glazing, windows, doors, automotive, etc.
The industrial segment dominated the market and is expected to grow at a healthy CAGR over the forecast period owing to its use across various industrial sectors, such as the construction industry.
North America led the industry and accounted for a majority of market revenue share owing to the flourishing glass industry, particularly driven by the automotive and construction sectors.
The global key market players include Covia Holdings LLC, HRD Group of Companies, Quarzwerke GmbH, Radhey Shyam Group, SiO Silica, Inc., Strobel Quarzsand GmbH, etc.
Polaris Market Research has segmented the Glass Grade Silica Sand market report based on Fe content, applications, end-use, and region:
Glass Grade Silica Sand, Fe Content Outlook (Revenue - USD Million, 2019 - 2032)
- <100ppm
- 100ppm to 1000ppm
Glass Grade Silica Sand, Applications Outlook (Revenue - USD Million, 2019 - 2032)
- Glass Containers
- Flat Glass
- Fiberglass
- Specialty Glass
- Others
Glass Grade Silica Sand, End-Use Outlook (Revenue - USD Million, 2019 - 2032)
- Food & Beverage Packaging
- Industrial
- Pharmaceutical
- Automotive
- Solar
- Others
Glass Grade Silica Sand, Regional Outlook (Revenue - USD Million, 2019 - 2032)
- North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Europe
- Germany
- UK
- France
- Italy
- Spain
- Russia
- Netherlands
- Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- South Korea
- Indonesia
- Australia
- Malaysia
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- Latin America
- Argentina
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Rest of Latin America
- Middle East & Africa
- UAE
- Saudi Arabia
- Israel
- South Africa
- Rest of Middle East & Africa
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
- 1.1. Report Description
- 1.1.1. Objectives of the Study
- 1.1.2. Market Scope
- 1.1.3. Assumptions
- 1.2. Stakeholders
2. Executive Summary
3. Research Methodology
- 3.1. Overview
- 3.2. Data Sources
- 3.2.1. Primary Sources
- 3.2.2. Secondary Sources
4. Global Glass Grade Silica Sand Market Insights
- 4.1. Glass Grade Silica Sand Market - End-Use Snapshot
- 4.2. Glass Grade Silica Sand Market Dynamics Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 4.2.1. Drivers and Opportunities
- 4.2.1.1. The increasing demand from the solar industry drives market growth
- 4.2.1.2. The significant rise in the glass industry fuels the sales of glass grade silica sand
- 4.2.2. Restraints and Challenges
- 4.2.2.1. The increasing emphasis on alternative materials is causing a decline in the demand for glass grade silica sand
- 4.2.3. Bargaining Power of Suppliers (Moderate)
- 4.2.4. Threats of New Entrants: (Low)
- 4.2.5. Bargaining Power of Buyers (Moderate)
- 4.2.6. Threat of Substitute (Moderate)
- 4.2.7. Rivalry among existing firms (High)
- 4.3. PESTEL Analysis
- 4.4. Glass Grade Silica Sand Market End-Use Trends
- 4.5. Value Chain Analysis
- 4.6. COVID-19 Impact Analysis
5. Global Glass Grade Silica Sand Market, by Fe Content
- 5.1. Key Findings
- 5.2. Introduction
- 5.2.1. Global Glass Grade Silica Sand Market, by Fe Content, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
- 5.3. <100ppm
- 5.3.1. Global Glass Grade Silica Sand Market, by <100ppm, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
- 5.4. 100ppm to 1000ppm
- 5.4.1. Global Glass Grade Silica Sand Market, by 100ppm to 1000ppm, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
6. Global Glass Grade Silica Sand Market, by Application
- 6.1. Key Findings
- 6.2. Introduction
- 6.2.1. Global Glass Grade Silica Sand Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
- 6.3. Glass Containers
- 6.3.1. Global Glass Grade Silica Sand Market, by Glass Containers, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
- 6.4. Flat Glass
- 6.4.1. Global Glass Grade Silica Sand Market, by Flat Glass, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
- 6.5. Fiberglass
- 6.5.1. Global Glass Grade Silica Sand Market, by Fiberglass, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
- 6.6. Specialty Glass
- 6.6.1. Global Glass Grade Silica Sand Market, by Specialty Glass, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
- 6.7. Others
- 6.7.1. Global Glass Grade Silica Sand Market, by Others, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
7. Global Glass Grade Silica Sand Market, by End-Use
- 7.1. Key Findings
- 7.2. Introduction
- 7.2.1. Global Glass Grade Silica Sand Market, by End-Use, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
- 7.3. Food & Beverage Packaging
- 7.3.1. Global Glass Grade Silica Sand Market, by Food & Beverage Packaging, By Region, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
- 7.4. Industrial
- 7.4.1. Global Glass Grade Silica Sand Market, by Industrial, By Region, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
- 7.5. Pharmaceutical
- 7.5.1. Global Glass Grade Silica Sand Market, by Pharmaceutical, By Region, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
- 7.6. Automotive
- 7.6.1. Global Glass Grade Silica Sand Market, by Automotive, By Region, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
- 7.7. Solar
- 7.7.1. Global Glass Grade Silica Sand Market, by Solar, By Region, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
- 7.8. Others
- 7.8.1. Global Glass Grade Silica Sand Market, by Others, By Region, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
8. Global Glass Grade Silica Sand Market, by Geography
- 8.1. Key findings
- 8.2. Introduction
- 8.2.1. Glass Grade Silica Sand Market Assessment, By Geography, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
- 8.3. Glass Grade Silica Sand Market - North America
- 8.3.1. North America: Glass Grade Silica Sand Market, by Fe Content, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
- 8.3.2. North America: Glass Grade Silica Sand Market, by End-Use, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
- 8.3.3. North America: Glass Grade Silica Sand Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
- 8.3.4. Glass Grade Silica Sand Market - U.S.
- 8.3.4.1. U.S.: Glass Grade Silica Sand Market, by Fe Content, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
- 8.3.4.2. U.S.: Glass Grade Silica Sand Market, by End-Use, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
- 8.3.4.3. U.S.: Glass Grade Silica Sand Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
- 8.3.5. Glass Grade Silica Sand Market - Canada
- 8.3.5.1. Canada: Glass Grade Silica Sand Market, by Fe Content, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
- 8.3.5.2. Canada.: Glass Grade Silica Sand Market, by End-Use, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
- 8.3.5.3. Canada: Glass Grade Silica Sand Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
- 8.4. Glass Grade Silica Sand Market - Europe
- 8.4.1. Europe: Glass Grade Silica Sand Market, by Fe Content, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
- 8.4.2. Europe.: Glass Grade Silica Sand Market, by End-Use, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
- 8.4.3. Europe: Glass Grade Silica Sand Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
- 8.4.4. Glass Grade Silica Sand Market - UK
- 8.4.4.1. UK: Glass Grade Silica Sand Market, by Fe Content, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
- 8.4.4.2. UK.: Glass Grade Silica Sand Market, by End-Use, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
- 8.4.4.3. UK: Glass Grade Silica Sand Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
- 8.4.5. Glass Grade Silica Sand Market - France
- 8.4.5.1. France: Glass Grade Silica Sand Market, by Fe Content, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
- 8.4.5.2. France.: Glass Grade Silica Sand Market, by End-Use, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
- 8.4.5.3. France: Glass Grade Silica Sand Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
- 8.4.6. Glass Grade Silica Sand Market - Germany
- 8.4.6.1. Germany: Glass Grade Silica Sand Market, by Fe Content, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
- 8.4.6.2. Germany.: Glass Grade Silica Sand Market, by End-Use, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
- 8.4.6.3. Germany: Glass Grade Silica Sand Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
- 8.4.7. Glass Grade Silica Sand Market - Italy
- 8.4.7.1. Italy: Glass Grade Silica Sand Market, by Fe Content, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
- 8.4.7.2. Italy.: Glass Grade Silica Sand Market, by End-Use, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
- 8.4.7.3. Italy: Glass Grade Silica Sand Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
- 8.4.8. Glass Grade Silica Sand Market - Spain
- 8.4.8.1. Spain: Glass Grade Silica Sand Market, by Fe Content, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
- 8.4.8.2. Spain.: Glass Grade Silica Sand Market, by End-Use, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
- 8.4.8.3. Spain: Glass Grade Silica Sand Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
- 8.4.9. Glass Grade Silica Sand Market - Netherlands
- 8.4.9.1. Netherlands: Glass Grade Silica Sand Market, by Fe Content, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
- 8.4.9.2. Netherlands.: Glass Grade Silica Sand Market, by End-Use, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
- 8.4.9.3. Netherlands: Glass Grade Silica Sand Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
- 8.4.10. Glass Grade Silica Sand Market - Russia
- 8.4.10.1. Russia: Glass Grade Silica Sand Market, by Fe Content, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
- 8.4.10.2. Russia.: Glass Grade Silica Sand Market, by End-Use, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
- 8.4.10.3. Russia: Glass Grade Silica Sand Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
- 8.5. Glass Grade Silica Sand Market - Asia Pacific
- 8.5.1. Asia Pacific: Glass Grade Silica Sand Market, by Fe Content, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
- 8.5.2. Asia Pacific.: Glass Grade Silica Sand Market, by End-Use, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
- 8.5.3. Asia Pacific: Glass Grade Silica Sand Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
- 8.5.4. Glass Grade Silica Sand Market - China
- 8.5.4.1. China: Glass Grade Silica Sand Market, by Fe Content, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
- 8.5.4.2. China.: Glass Grade Silica Sand Market, by End-Use, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
- 8.5.4.3. China: Glass Grade Silica Sand Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
- 8.5.5. Glass Grade Silica Sand Market - India
- 8.5.5.1. India: Glass Grade Silica Sand Market, by Fe Content, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
- 8.5.5.2. India.: Glass Grade Silica Sand Market, by End-Use, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
- 8.5.5.3. India: Glass Grade Silica Sand Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
- 8.5.6. Glass Grade Silica Sand Market - Malaysia
- 8.5.6.1. Malaysia: Glass Grade Silica Sand Market, by Fe Content, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
- 8.5.6.2. Malaysia.: Glass Grade Silica Sand Market, by End-Use, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
- 8.5.6.3. Malaysia: Glass Grade Silica Sand Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
- 8.5.7. Glass Grade Silica Sand Market - Japan
- 8.5.7.1. Japan: Glass Grade Silica Sand Market, by Fe Content, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
- 8.5.7.2. Japan.: Glass Grade Silica Sand Market, by End-Use, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
- 8.5.7.3. Japan: Glass Grade Silica Sand Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
- 8.5.8. Glass Grade Silica Sand Market - Indonesia
- 8.5.8.1. Indonesia: Glass Grade Silica Sand Market, by Fe Content, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
- 8.5.8.2. Indonesia.: Glass Grade Silica Sand Market, by End-Use, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
- 8.5.8.3. Indonesia: Glass Grade Silica Sand Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
- 8.5.9. Glass Grade Silica Sand Market - South Korea
- 8.5.9.1. South Korea: Glass Grade Silica Sand Market, by Fe Content, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
- 8.5.9.2. South Korea.: Glass Grade Silica Sand Market, by End-Use, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
- 8.5.9.3. South Korea: Glass Grade Silica Sand Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
- 8.6. Glass Grade Silica Sand Market - Middle East & Africa
- 8.6.1. Middle East & Africa: Glass Grade Silica Sand Market, by Fe Content, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
- 8.6.2. Middle East & Africa.: Glass Grade Silica Sand Market, by End-Use, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
- 8.6.3. Middle East & Africa: Glass Grade Silica Sand Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
- 8.6.4. Glass Grade Silica Sand Market - Saudi Arabia
- 8.6.4.1. Saudi Arabia: Glass Grade Silica Sand Market, by Fe Content, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
- 8.6.4.2. Saudi Arabia.: Glass Grade Silica Sand Market, by End-Use, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
- 8.6.4.3. Saudi Arabia: Glass Grade Silica Sand Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
- 8.6.5. Glass Grade Silica Sand Market - UAE
- 8.6.5.1. UAE: Glass Grade Silica Sand Market, by Fe Content, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
- 8.6.5.2. UAE.: Glass Grade Silica Sand Market, by End-Use, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
- 8.6.5.3. UAE: Glass Grade Silica Sand Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
- 8.6.6. Glass Grade Silica Sand Market - Israel
- 8.6.6.1. Israel: Glass Grade Silica Sand Market, by Fe Content, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
- 8.6.6.2. Israel.: Glass Grade Silica Sand Market, by End-Use, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
- 8.6.6.3. Israel: Glass Grade Silica Sand Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
- 8.6.7. Glass Grade Silica Sand Market - South Africa
- 8.6.7.1. South Africa: Glass Grade Silica Sand Market, by Fe Content, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
- 8.6.7.2. South Africa.: Glass Grade Silica Sand Market, by End-Use, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
- 8.6.7.3. South Africa: Glass Grade Silica Sand Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
- 8.7. Glass Grade Silica Sand Market - Latin America
- 8.7.1. Latin America: Glass Grade Silica Sand Market, by Fe Content, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
- 8.7.2. Latin America.: Glass Grade Silica Sand Market, by End-Use, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
- 8.7.3. Latin America: Glass Grade Silica Sand Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
- 8.7.4. Glass Grade Silica Sand Market - Mexico
- 8.7.4.1. Mexico: Glass Grade Silica Sand Market, by Fe Content, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
- 8.7.4.2. Mexico.: Glass Grade Silica Sand Market, by End-Use, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
- 8.7.4.3. Mexico: Glass Grade Silica Sand Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
- 8.7.5. Glass Grade Silica Sand Market - Brazil
- 8.7.5.1. Brazil: Glass Grade Silica Sand Market, by Fe Content, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
- 8.7.5.2. Brazil.: Glass Grade Silica Sand Market, by End-Use, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
- 8.7.5.3. Brazil: Glass Grade Silica Sand Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
- 8.7.6. Glass Grade Silica Sand Market - Argentina
- 8.7.6.1. Argentina: Glass Grade Silica Sand Market, by Fe Content, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
- 8.7.6.2. Argentina.: Glass Grade Silica Sand Market, by End-Use, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
- 8.7.6.3. Argentina: Glass Grade Silica Sand Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9. Competitive Landscape
- 9.1. Expansion and Acquisition Analysis
- 9.1.1. Expansion
- 9.1.2. Acquisitions
- 9.2. Partnerships/Collaborations/Agreements/Exhibitions
10. Company Profiles
- 10.1. Athabasca Minerals Inc.
- 10.1.1. Company Overview
- 10.1.2. Financial Performance
- 10.1.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.1.4. Recent Development
- 10.2. Australian Silica Quartz Group Ltd.
- 10.2.1. Company Overview
- 10.2.2. Financial Performance
- 10.2.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.2.4. Recent Development
- 10.3. Covia Holdings LLC
- 10.3.1. Company Overview
- 10.3.2. Financial Performance
- 10.3.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.3.4. Recent Development
- 10.4. HRD Group of Companies
- 10.4.1. Company Overview
- 10.4.2. Financial Performance
- 10.4.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.4.4. Recent Development
- 10.5. Quarzwerke GmbH
- 10.5.1. Company Overview
- 10.5.2. Financial Performance
- 10.5.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.5.4. Recent Development
- 10.6. Radhey Shyam Group
- 10.6.1. Company Overview
- 10.6.2. Financial Performance
- 10.6.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.6.4. Recent Development
- 10.7. Sibelco
- 10.7.1. Company Overview
- 10.7.2. Financial Performance
- 10.7.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.7.4. Recent Development
- 10.8. SiO Silica, Inc
- 10.8.1. Company Overview
- 10.8.2. Financial Performance
- 10.8.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.8.4. Recent Development
- 10.9. Strobel Quarzsand GmbH
- 10.9.1. Company Overview
- 10.9.2. Financial Performance
- 10.9.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.9.4. Recent Development
- 10.10. TOCHU CORPORATION
- 10.10.1. Company Overview
- 10.10.2. Financial Performance
- 10.10.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.10.4. Recent Development
- 10.11. Zillion Sawa Minerals Pvt, Ltd.
- 10.11.1. Company Overview
- 10.11.2. Financial Performance
- 10.11.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.11.4. Recent Development