| Product Code: ETC7222540 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Bhawna Singh | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
France`s low-grade silica sand import market in 2024 continued to see high concentration, with top exporting countries including Belgium, Netherlands, USA, Germany, and Montserrat. Despite a negative Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of -3.19% from 2020 to 2024 and a further decline in growth rate of -6.03% from 2023 to 2024, these import shipments reflect the ongoing demand for this essential industrial material in France. The market dynamics and competitive landscape are likely to drive further strategic decisions among key players in the industry.

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 France Low-Grade Silica Sand Market Overview |
3.1 France Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 France Low-Grade Silica Sand Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 France Low-Grade Silica Sand Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 France Low-Grade Silica Sand Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 France Low-Grade Silica Sand Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Grade, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 France Low-Grade Silica Sand Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End Use, 2021 & 2031F |
4 France Low-Grade Silica Sand Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Growth in construction industry leading to increased demand for low-grade silica sand |
4.2.2 Increasing usage of silica sand in glass manufacturing and foundry applications |
4.2.3 Technological advancements enhancing extraction and processing of low-grade silica sand |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Environmental regulations impacting mining and extraction of silica sand |
4.3.2 Fluctuations in raw material prices affecting production costs |
4.3.3 Substitution of silica sand with alternative materials in certain applications |
5 France Low-Grade Silica Sand Market Trends |
6 France Low-Grade Silica Sand Market, By Types |
6.1 France Low-Grade Silica Sand Market, By Grade |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 France Low-Grade Silica Sand Market Revenues & Volume, By Grade, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 France Low-Grade Silica Sand Market Revenues & Volume, By Below 200 ppm Fe, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 France Low-Grade Silica Sand Market Revenues & Volume, By 201-400 ppm Fe, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.5 France Low-Grade Silica Sand Market Revenues & Volume, By 401-600 ppm Fe, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.6 France Low-Grade Silica Sand Market Revenues & Volume, By Above 600 ppm Fe, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 France Low-Grade Silica Sand Market, By End Use |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 France Low-Grade Silica Sand Market Revenues & Volume, By Foundry, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 France Low-Grade Silica Sand Market Revenues & Volume, By Glass, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.4 France Low-Grade Silica Sand Market Revenues & Volume, By Hydraulic Fracturing, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.5 France Low-Grade Silica Sand Market Revenues & Volume, By Filtration, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.6 France Low-Grade Silica Sand Market Revenues & Volume, By Chemicals, 2021- 2031F |
7 France Low-Grade Silica Sand Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 France Low-Grade Silica Sand Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 France Low-Grade Silica Sand Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 France Low-Grade Silica Sand Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average selling price of low-grade silica sand |
8.2 Utilization rate of silica sand processing facilities |
8.3 Adoption rate of sustainable mining practices in silica sand extraction |
8.4 Research and development investment in new silica sand applications |
9 France Low-Grade Silica Sand Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 France Low-Grade Silica Sand Market Opportunity Assessment, By Grade, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 France Low-Grade Silica Sand Market Opportunity Assessment, By End Use, 2021 & 2031F |
10 France Low-Grade Silica Sand Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 France Low-Grade Silica Sand Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 France Low-Grade Silica Sand Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |