Market Forecast By End-Use (Glass Industry, Foundry, Hydraulic Fracturing, Filtration, Abrasives, Others) And Competitive Landscape
Product Code: ETC346550 | Publication Date: Aug 2022 | Updated Date: Aug 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 | |
Kenya Silica Sand Market report thoroughly covers the market by end-use. The market outlook report provides an unbiased and detailed analysis of the ongoing market trends, opportunities/high growth areas, and market drivers which would help the stakeholders to devise and align their market strategies according to the current and future market dynamics.
Silica sand is an essential raw material that is widely used in various industrial applications, including construction, glass-making, and oil and gas extraction. In Kenya, the demand for silica sand has been growing steadily with the growing construction sector and the infrastructure development at a rapid pace, the demand for silica sand is increasing.
According to 6Wresearch, the Kenya Silica Sand Market size is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 6.7% during the forecast period 2025-2031. The rapid growth of the construction industry in the country. With the government's focus on infrastructure development and urbanization, the demand for silica sand for construction purposes has increased significantly in recent years. Moreover, the growth of the glass-making industry in Kenya has also contributed to the growth of the silica sand market. Despite the market growth, the Kenya silica sand industry faces several obstacles. These challenges are the lack of proper regulations and policies governing the extraction and processing of silica sand. On the other hand, some trends are shaping the market growth there is an increasing focus on sustainable mining practices, which has led to the development of new extraction and processing technologies that reduce environmental impact. Additionally, the market is expected to witness the rise of new players and the consolidation of existing players is estimated to expand the market growth.
The Kenya government has been promoting the growth of the silica sand market in the country. The Ministry of Mining has issued guidelines for the extraction and processing of silica sand, and the government has established a National Minerals and Metals Policy to promote sustainable and responsible mining practices. Furthermore, the government has provided tax incentives and other fiscal measures to encourage investment in the sector.
The Kenya silica sand market has several leading players operating seamlessly. Some of the leading players are like Sunway Holdings, Optimum Machinery Services, and Lake Silica Sand Company. These players are emphasizing on widening their production capacity and investing in R&D to remain competitive in the market.
According to Dhaval, Research Manager, 6Wresearch, the hydraulic fracturing segment is growing in the market underpinned by the Hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, is a controversial technique used to extract oil and gas from rock formations. While the fracking industry has been booming in many parts of the world, its growth in the country has been slow owing to several reasons such as regulatory hurdles, limited infrastructure, and community resistance.
The report offers a comprehensive study of the subsequent market segments:
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 Kenya Silica Sand Market Overview |
3.1 Kenya Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Kenya Silica Sand Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Kenya Silica Sand Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Kenya Silica Sand Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Kenya Silica Sand Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End-Use, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Kenya Silica Sand Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Growth in construction and infrastructure development projects in Kenya |
4.2.2 Increasing demand for silica sand in the glass manufacturing industry |
4.2.3 Rising use of silica sand in the oil and gas sector for hydraulic fracturing |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Environmental concerns related to silica sand mining and processing |
4.3.2 Fluctuating prices of silica sand due to supply chain disruptions |
5 Kenya Silica Sand Market Trends |
6 Kenya Silica Sand Market, By Types |
6.1 Kenya Silica Sand Market, By End-Use |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Kenya Silica Sand Market Revenues & Volume, By End-Use, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.3 Kenya Silica Sand Market Revenues & Volume, By Glass Industry, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.4 Kenya Silica Sand Market Revenues & Volume, By Foundry, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.5 Kenya Silica Sand Market Revenues & Volume, By Hydraulic Fracturing, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.6 Kenya Silica Sand Market Revenues & Volume, By Filtration, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.7 Kenya Silica Sand Market Revenues & Volume, By Abrasives, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.8 Kenya Silica Sand Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021 - 2031F |
7 Kenya Silica Sand Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Kenya Silica Sand Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Kenya Silica Sand Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Kenya Silica Sand Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average selling price of silica sand in Kenya |
8.2 Number of construction permits issued in Kenya |
8.3 Volume of silica sand imports/exports in Kenya |
9 Kenya Silica Sand Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Kenya Silica Sand Market Opportunity Assessment, By End-Use, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Kenya Silica Sand Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Kenya Silica Sand Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Kenya Silica Sand Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |