Global Silica Minerals Mining Market Growth, Share, Size, Trends and Forecast (2025 - 2031)

By Type;

Quartz, Tridymite, Cristobalite, Coesite and Others.

By End-Use;

Hydraulic fracturing, Foundries, Construction, Sports and leisure, Chemicals and Others.

By Geography;

North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa and Latin America - Report Timeline (2021 - 2031).
Report ID: Rn078286856 Published Date: January, 2025 Updated Date: February, 2025

Introduction

Global Silica Minerals Mining Market (USD Million), 2021 - 2031

In the year 2024, the Global Silica Minerals Mining Market was valued at USD 23,357.88 million. The size of this market is expected to increase to USD 34,660.36 million by the year 2031, while growing at a Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 5.8%.

The global silica minerals mining market plays a crucial role in various industries due to the versatile applications of silica minerals. Silica minerals are abundant in nature and are found in various forms such as quartz, sand, and cristobalite, among others. They are widely utilized in industries such as construction, glass manufacturing, electronics, and oil and gas, among others. The market for silica minerals mining is driven by the increasing demand for silica in these industries, particularly in emerging economies where rapid industrialization and urbanization are taking place.

One of the primary drivers for the growth of the global silica minerals mining market is the construction industry, where silica minerals are used in the production of concrete, cement, and other construction materials. Additionally, the expanding glass manufacturing sector, particularly in automotive and architectural applications, further fuels the demand for silica minerals. Moreover, the electronics industry relies heavily on silica for the production of semiconductors, fiber optics, and other electronic components, contributing to the market's growth.

The oil and gas industry also significantly contribute to the demand for silica minerals, particularly in hydraulic fracturing operations where silica sand is used as a proppant to enhance oil and gas extraction from shale formations. Furthermore, the growing awareness regarding the environmental benefits of using silica minerals, such as their recyclability and low carbon footprint, is expected to drive market growth further. However, environmental concerns associated with silica mining, such as air and water pollution, pose challenges to market expansion and require stringent regulations and sustainable practices to mitigate adverse impacts.

  1. Introduction
    1. Research Objectives and Assumptions
    2. Research Methodology
    3. Abbreviations
  2. Market Definition & Study Scope
  3. Executive Summary
    1. Market Snapshot, By Type
    2. Market Snapshot, By End-Use
    3. Market Snapshot, By Region
  4. Global Silica Minerals Mining Market Dynamics
    1. Drivers, Restraints and Opportunities
      1. Drivers
        1. Increasing demand

        2. Growing usage of Silica minerals

        3. Technological advancements

      2. Restraints
        1. Environmental concerns

        2. Volatility in raw material prices

        3. Health hazards

      3. Opportunities
        1. Rising demand for silica minerals

        2. Expansion of silica mining

        3. Increasing focus on research

    2. PEST Analysis
      1. Political Analysis
      2. Economic Analysis
      3. Social Analysis
      4. Technological Analysis
    3. Porter's Analysis
      1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
      2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
      3. Threat of Substitutes
      4. Threat of New Entrants
      5. Competitive Rivalry
  5. Market Segmentation
    1. Global Silica Minerals Mining Market, By Type, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Quartz
      2. Tridymite
      3. Cristobalite
      4. Coesite
      5. Others.
    2. Global Silica Minerals Mining Market, By End-Use, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Hydraulic fracturing
      2. Foundries
      3. Construction
      4. Sports and leisure
      5. Chemicals
      6. Others
    3. Global Silica Minerals Mining Market, By Geography, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. North America
        1. United States
        2. Canada
      2. Europe
        1. Germany
        2. United Kingdom
        3. France
        4. Italy
        5. Spain
        6. Nordic
        7. Benelux
        8. Rest of Europe
      3. Asia Pacific
        1. Japan
        2. China
        3. India
        4. Australia & New Zealand
        5. South Korea
        6. ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Countries)
        7. Rest of Asia Pacific
      4. Middle East & Africa
        1. GCC
        2. Israel
        3. South Africa
        4. Rest of Middle East & Africa
      5. Latin America
        1. Brazil
        2. Mexico
        3. Argentina
        4. Rest of Latin America
  6. Competitive Landscape
    1. Company Profiles
      1. Badger Mining
      2. Fairmount Santrol
      3. Imerys
      4. Preferred Sands
      5. Quarzwerke
      6. Sibelco
      7. U.S. Silica
      8. The Quartz

      9. Kakatiya Overseas

      10. Covia

  7. Analyst Views
  8. Future Outlook of the Market