Shifting Silica - The Global Supply And Demand Market For Industrial Sands

Industrial silica sand is an all-encompassing term that is generally used to refer to fine and medium sized sand that has undergone some degree of grading and processing for the final market, which is usually the glass and foundry industries, & the construction sector. This article gives an overview of the market for silica sand. It also looks at the logistics requirements of the industry, and takes an in-depth look at global supplier, Belgium-based Sibelco Group. Sibelco's Group performance is highlighted, together with an overview of their production network. The paper also examines other European, Asian and North American players, finishing with a look at recent market trends.