| Product Code: ETC9966506 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Summon Dutta | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
In 2024, the United States continued to import frac sand primarily from South Korea, Brazil, Canada, Vietnam, and Australia. The market showed moderate concentration levels with a Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) remaining stable. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2020 to 2024 was 1.16%, indicating steady growth in the import market. However, there was a slight decline in the growth rate from 2023 to 2024 at -2.12%, possibly influenced by various market dynamics. Overall, the frac sand import sector in the US displayed resilience and maintained a diverse sourcing network.

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 States (US) Frac Sand Market Overview |
3.1 United States (US) Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 United States (US) Frac Sand Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 United States (US) Frac Sand Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 United States (US) Frac Sand Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 United States (US) Frac Sand Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 United States (US) Frac Sand Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 United States (US) Frac Sand Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Growth in hydraulic fracturing activities in the United States |
4.2.2 Increasing demand for oil and gas production in the country |
4.2.3 Technological advancements in hydraulic fracturing techniques |
4.2.4 Growing investments in shale gas exploration and production |
4.2.5 Favorable government regulations supporting domestic oil and gas production |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating oil and gas prices impacting drilling activities |
4.3.2 Environmental concerns and regulations related to frac sand mining |
4.3.3 Competition from alternative proppants like ceramics and resin-coated sands |
4.3.4 Transportation and logistics challenges for frac sand delivery |
4.3.5 Volatility in supply chain and raw material costs |
5 United States (US) Frac Sand Market Trends |
6 United States (US) Frac Sand Market, By Types |
6.1 United States (US) Frac Sand Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 United States (US) Frac Sand Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 United States (US) Frac Sand Market Revenues & Volume, By White Sand, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 United States (US) Frac Sand Market Revenues & Volume, By Brown Sand, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.5 United States (US) Frac Sand Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 United States (US) Frac Sand Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 United States (US) Frac Sand Market Revenues & Volume, By Oil Exploitation, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 United States (US) Frac Sand Market Revenues & Volume, By Natural Gas Exploration, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.4 United States (US) Frac Sand Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
7 United States (US) Frac Sand Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 United States (US) Frac Sand Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 United States (US) Frac Sand Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 United States (US) Frac Sand Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average utilization rate of frac sand mines in the US |
8.2 Average selling price of frac sand in the market |
8.3 Number of active drilling rigs in shale gas basins |
8.4 Percentage of frac sand demand met by domestic production |
8.5 Adoption rate of new technologies in frac sand mining and processing |
9 United States (US) Frac Sand Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 United States (US) Frac Sand Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 United States (US) Frac Sand Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 United States (US) Frac Sand Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 United States (US) Frac Sand Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 United States (US) Frac Sand Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |