| Product Code: ETC7741660 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Bhawna Singh | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
Japan continues to rely on imports of low-grade silica sand, with key suppliers in 2024 being Australia, USA, Malaysia, China, and Vietnam. Despite the high concentration of suppliers, the market shows steady growth with a CAGR of 2.54% from 2020 to 2024. The growth rate in 2024 remains positive at 0.8%, indicating sustained demand for this essential material in various industries. Japan's consistent import shipments highlight the importance of securing a stable supply chain for low-grade silica sand to support economic activities.

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 Japan Low-Grade Silica Sand Market Overview |
3.1 Japan Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Japan Low-Grade Silica Sand Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Japan Low-Grade Silica Sand Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Japan Low-Grade Silica Sand Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Japan Low-Grade Silica Sand Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Grade, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Japan Low-Grade Silica Sand Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End Use, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Japan Low-Grade Silica Sand Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Growth in construction and infrastructure projects in Japan, leading to increased demand for low-grade silica sand. |
4.2.2 Rise in the use of low-grade silica sand in the manufacturing of glass, ceramics, and other industrial applications. |
4.2.3 Technological advancements and innovations in the extraction and processing of low-grade silica sand, improving efficiency and reducing costs. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Environmental regulations and concerns regarding the mining and processing of silica sand, leading to potential restrictions on extraction activities. |
4.3.2 Fluctuating prices of raw materials and economic uncertainties impacting the overall demand for low-grade silica sand. |
5 Japan Low-Grade Silica Sand Market Trends |
6 Japan Low-Grade Silica Sand Market, By Types |
6.1 Japan Low-Grade Silica Sand Market, By Grade |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Japan Low-Grade Silica Sand Market Revenues & Volume, By Grade, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 Japan Low-Grade Silica Sand Market Revenues & Volume, By Below 200 ppm Fe, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 Japan Low-Grade Silica Sand Market Revenues & Volume, By 201-400 ppm Fe, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.5 Japan Low-Grade Silica Sand Market Revenues & Volume, By 401-600 ppm Fe, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.6 Japan Low-Grade Silica Sand Market Revenues & Volume, By Above 600 ppm Fe, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 Japan Low-Grade Silica Sand Market, By End Use |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Japan Low-Grade Silica Sand Market Revenues & Volume, By Foundry, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 Japan Low-Grade Silica Sand Market Revenues & Volume, By Glass, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.4 Japan Low-Grade Silica Sand Market Revenues & Volume, By Hydraulic Fracturing, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.5 Japan Low-Grade Silica Sand Market Revenues & Volume, By Filtration, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.6 Japan Low-Grade Silica Sand Market Revenues & Volume, By Chemicals, 2021- 2031F |
7 Japan Low-Grade Silica Sand Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Japan Low-Grade Silica Sand Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Japan Low-Grade Silica Sand Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Japan Low-Grade Silica Sand Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average selling price of low-grade silica sand in the market. |
8.2 Volume of low-grade silica sand imports and exports in Japan. |
8.3 Adoption rate of sustainable and environmentally friendly practices in the extraction and processing of silica sand. |
9 Japan Low-Grade Silica Sand Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Japan Low-Grade Silica Sand Market Opportunity Assessment, By Grade, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Japan Low-Grade Silica Sand Market Opportunity Assessment, By End Use, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Japan Low-Grade Silica Sand Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Japan Low-Grade Silica Sand Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Japan Low-Grade Silica Sand Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |