Silica Sand Market in France Analysis, Redevelopment, Construction & Industry Trends

Silica sand (SiO2), also known as industrial sand, is one of the most abundant sand varieties which can be found in both crystalline as well as amorphous states. Comprising one atom of silicon and two atoms of oxygen, silica sand is primarily derived from quartz. While it was mined in the past for only metallurgical and glass making activities, it is currently being used in a wide array of applications including paving roads, sand blasting, industrial casting, manufacturing paints and coatings, and oil and water filtration. Besides this, it is also employed in the hydraulic fracturing process owing to its beneficial properties like high silica content, strength and resistance against heat as well as chemical reactions. As a result, silica sand has gained traction in different end-use industries in France. Looking forward, the France silica sand market is expected to reach a volume of XX Million Tons by 2023, exhibiting a CAGR of around XX% during 2018-2023.

Glass industry dominates the market

Based on end-users, the France silica sand market is segregated into glass industry, foundry, filtration, abrasives and others. Amongst these, the glass industry accounts for the majority of the total market share as silica sand is primarily used in the production of flat glass which is further utilised for manufacturing windows and windshields in the automobile and construction industry; container glasses in the food and beverage industry; and scientific tools in the chemical industry. A consistent growth in these industries is expected to boost the demand for silica sand in the glass industry. On the other hand, foundry represents the second largest end-use segment of the market. Foundries require clean as well as graded sand to manufacture moulds or metal castings that form the basis of engineering industries. Silica sand along with a binder is used for this purpose as it has a higher melting point.

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