Product Code: ETC4475350 | Publication Date: Jul 2023 | Updated Date: Apr 2025 | Product Type: Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Dhaval Chaurasia | No. of Pages: 85 | No. of Figures: 45 | No. of Tables: 25 |
The proppants market in the UK is driven by the demand for proppants in hydraulic fracturing (fracking) operations in the oil and gas industry. Proppants are used to keep fractures open during the fracking process, enhancing the extraction of oil and gas. The market benefits from the growth of the oil and gas industry and advancements in proppant technology, improving the efficiency of fracking operations.
Growth in the UK proppants market is driven by expanding shale gas exploration, hydraulic fracturing operations, and demand for high-performance sand and ceramic proppants in oil & gas production. Proppants enhance well productivity by maintaining fractures in hydrocarbon reservoirs during fracking processes. Rising adoption of resin-coated proppants, advanced proppant logistics solutions, and sustainable fracking practices drive market expansion. Technological innovations in lightweight ceramic proppants, proppant flowback control, and proppant transport technologies further stimulate market growth. Regulatory support for energy independence initiatives and investments in unconventional oil & gas resources further support market expansion.
The UK proppants market confronts challenges such as fluctuating demand from the oil and gas sector, regulatory scrutiny over environmental impacts of hydraulic fracturing, and competition from alternative proppant materials.
Government policies in the UK proppants market focus on energy production, environmental impact, and regulatory compliance in hydraulic fracturing operations for oil and gas extraction. Regulations govern the sourcing, processing, and disposal of proppants such as sand, ceramic, and resin-coated materials used to prop open fractures in underground formations. The UK government supports initiatives that promote sustainable proppant mining practices, enforce compliance with environmental regulations, and ensure safe handling and transportation of proppant materials. Additionally, policies aim to support research into proppant technology advancements, facilitate industry collaboration on hydraulic fracturing best practices, and engage stakeholders in community dialogue on energy resource development and environmental stewardship.
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 United Kingdom (UK) Proppants Market Overview |
3.1 United Kingdom (UK) Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 United Kingdom (UK) Proppants Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 United Kingdom (UK) Proppants Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 United Kingdom (UK) Proppants Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 United Kingdom (UK) Proppants Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 United Kingdom (UK) Proppants Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 United Kingdom (UK) Proppants Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.3 Market Restraints |
5 United Kingdom (UK) Proppants Market Trends |
6 United Kingdom (UK) Proppants Market, By Types |
6.1 United Kingdom (UK) Proppants Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 United Kingdom (UK) Proppants Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 United Kingdom (UK) Proppants Market Revenues & Volume, By Frac Sand, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 United Kingdom (UK) Proppants Market Revenues & Volume, By Resin-Coated Proppants, 2021-2031F |
6.1.5 United Kingdom (UK) Proppants Market Revenues & Volume, By Ceramic Proppants, 2021-2031F |
6.2 United Kingdom (UK) Proppants Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 United Kingdom (UK) Proppants Market Revenues & Volume, By Shale Gas, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 United Kingdom (UK) Proppants Market Revenues & Volume, By Tight Gas, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 United Kingdom (UK) Proppants Market Revenues & Volume, By Coalbed Methane, 2021-2031F |
6.2.5 United Kingdom (UK) Proppants Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
7 United Kingdom (UK) Proppants Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 United Kingdom (UK) Proppants Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 United Kingdom (UK) Proppants Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 United Kingdom (UK) Proppants Market Key Performance Indicators |
9 United Kingdom (UK) Proppants Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 United Kingdom (UK) Proppants Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 United Kingdom (UK) Proppants Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 United Kingdom (UK) Proppants Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 United Kingdom (UK) Proppants Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 United Kingdom (UK) Proppants Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |