| Product Code: ETC346502 | Publication Date: Aug 2022 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 | |
In 2024, Brazil continued to rely on silica sand imports from the USA, China, Poland, Germany, and Belgium. The high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicates a concentrated market. However, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for 2020-2024 was negative at -1.5%, with a significant decline in growth rate from 2023 to 2024 at -42.58%. This suggests a challenging environment for silica sand import shipments into Brazil, potentially influenced by market dynamics and economic factors impacting the industry.

Silica sand serves as a fundamental raw material across multiple industries in Brazil, including glassmaking, foundries, and hydraulic fracturing. The market dynamics are shaped by industrial demand, infrastructure projects, and environmental regulations. Quality consistency, logistics efficiency, and competitive pricing are key factors driving market growth and influencing supplier dynamics.
The Brazil silica sand market is influenced by construction activities, glass manufacturing, and oil and gas exploration. Silica sand is a key component in concrete production, glassmaking, and hydraulic fracturing operations. Infrastructure projects, real estate developments, and industrial expansion drive demand for silica sand across multiple sectors.
In Brazil silica sand market, challenges include ensuring a consistent supply of high-quality silica sand to meet diverse industrial applications. Environmental regulations and concerns regarding mining practices add complexity to extraction and processing operations. Moreover, fluctuations in demand from key end-use industries, such as glass manufacturing and hydraulic fracturing, pose challenges for market participants.
Within the silica sand market, government initiatives prioritize sustainable resource management and conservation. Policies include land use regulations, permit requirements for extraction operations, and rehabilitation measures to mitigate ecological impacts and ensure long-term viability of silica sand resources.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Brazil Silica Sand Market Overview |
3.1 Brazil Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Brazil Silica Sand Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2028F |
3.3 Brazil Silica Sand Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Brazil Silica Sand Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Brazil Silica Sand Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End-Use, 2021 & 2028F |
4 Brazil Silica Sand Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for silica sand in the glass manufacturing industry |
4.2.2 Growth in the construction sector driving demand for silica sand in concrete production |
4.2.3 Expansion of the oil and gas industry utilizing silica sand in hydraulic fracturing operations |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Environmental concerns and regulations related to silica sand mining and extraction |
4.3.2 Fluctuations in global oil prices impacting demand for silica sand in hydraulic fracturing operations |
5 Brazil Silica Sand Market Trends |
6 Brazil Silica Sand Market, By Types |
6.1 Brazil Silica Sand Market, By End-Use |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Brazil Silica Sand Market Revenues & Volume, By End-Use, 2018 - 2028F |
6.1.3 Brazil Silica Sand Market Revenues & Volume, By Glass Industry, 2018 - 2028F |
6.1.4 Brazil Silica Sand Market Revenues & Volume, By Foundry, 2018 - 2028F |
6.1.5 Brazil Silica Sand Market Revenues & Volume, By Hydraulic Fracturing, 2018 - 2028F |
6.1.6 Brazil Silica Sand Market Revenues & Volume, By Filtration, 2018 - 2028F |
6.1.7 Brazil Silica Sand Market Revenues & Volume, By Abrasives, 2018 - 2028F |
6.1.8 Brazil Silica Sand Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2018 - 2028F |
7 Brazil Silica Sand Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Brazil Silica Sand Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Brazil Silica Sand Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Brazil Silica Sand Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average selling price of silica sand in Brazil |
8.2 Production capacity utilization rate of silica sand mines |
8.3 Number of new construction projects utilizing silica sand |
8.4 Percentage of silica sand used in glass manufacturing compared to other raw materials |
9 Brazil Silica Sand Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Brazil Silica Sand Market Opportunity Assessment, By End-Use, 2021 & 2028F |
10 Brazil Silica Sand Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Brazil Silica Sand Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2021 |
10.2 Brazil Silica Sand Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |