About Silica
Silica (SiO2) is a chemical compound found in the crystalline state. It is used in segments such as glass, hydraulic fracturing, chemicals, and construction. Silica is also used in electronics for applications such as silicon chips.
Technavio’s analysts forecast the global silica minerals mining market to grow at a CAGR of 5.09% during the period 2016-2020.
Covered in this report
The report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the global silica minerals mining market for 2016-2020. To calculate the market size, the report presents the vendor landscape and a corresponding detailed analysis of the top seven vendors operating in the market.
The market is divided into the following segments based on geography:
• APAC
• Europe
• North America
• ROW
Technavio's report, Global Silica Minerals Mining Market 2016-2020, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the market landscape and its growth prospects over the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.
Key vendors
• Badger Mining
• Fairmount Santrol
• Imerys
• Preferred Sands
• Quarzwerke
• Sibelco
• U.S. Silica
Other prominent vendors
• Alamos Gold
• Minerali Industriali
• Nordic Mining
• The Quartz
• Kakatiya Overseas
Market driver
• Increase in demand from glass industry
• For a full, detailed list, view our report
Market challenge
• Competition from substitutes
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Market trend
• Rise in adoption of anti-silicosis methods
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Key questions answered in this report
• What will the market size be in 2020 and what will the growth rate be?
• What are the key market trends?
• What is driving this market?
• What are the challenges to market growth?
• Who are the key vendors in this market space?
• What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the key vendors?
• What are the strengths and weaknesses of the key vendors?
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PART 01: Executive summary
• Highlights
PART 02: Scope of the report
• Market overview
PART 03: Market research methodology
• Research methodology
• Economic indicators
PART 04: Introduction
• Key market highlights
• Overview
PART 05: Market landscape
• Global silica minerals mining market
PART 06: Segmentation by end-use
• Global silica minerals mining market for glass
• Global silica minerals mining market for hydraulic fracturing
• Global silica minerals mining market for foundries
• Global silica minerals mining market for construction
• Global silica minerals mining market for sports and leisure
• Global silica minerals mining market for chemicals
• Global silica minerals mining market for others
PART 07: Geographical segmentation
• Silica minerals mining market in APAC
• Silica minerals mining market in North America
• Silica minerals mining market in Europe
• Silica minerals mining market in ROW
PART 08: Market drivers
• Growing shale gas production
• Rapid urbanization
• Increase in demand from glass industry
PART 09: Impact of drivers
PART 10: Market challenges
• Recyclability
• Competition from substitutes
• Health hazards
PART 11: Impact of drivers and challenges
PART 12: Market trends
• Increase in demand from China
• Rise in adoption of anti-silicosis methods
• Increase in horizontal drilling
PART 13: Vendor landscape
• Competitive scenario
• Other prominent vendors
PART 14: Key vendor analysis
• Badger Mining
• Fairmount Santrol
• Imerys
• Preferred Sands
• Quarzwerke
• Sibelco
• U.S. Silica
PART 15: Appendix
• List of abbreviations
PART 16: Explore Technavio
List of Exhibits
Exhibit 01: Global silica minerals mining market
Exhibit 02: Global silica minerals mining market by end-use
Exhibit 03: Global silica minerals mining market by geography
Exhibit 04: Silica minerals mining industry supply chain
Exhibit 05: Global silica minerals mining market 2015-2020 (million metric tons)
Exhibit 06: Global silica minerals mining market by end-use 2015
Exhibit 07: Global silica minerals mining market by end-use 2015-2020 (million metric tons)
Exhibit 08: Global silica minerals mining market for glass 2015-2020 (million metric tons)
Exhibit 09: Global silica minerals mining market for hydraulic fracturing 2015-2020 (million metric tons)
Exhibit 10: Global silica minerals mining market for foundries 2015-2020 (million metric tons)
Exhibit 11: Global silica minerals mining market for construction 2015-2020 (million metric tons)
Exhibit 12: Global silica minerals mining market for sports and leisure 2015-2020 (million metric tons)
Exhibit 13: Global silica minerals mining market for chemicals 2015-2020 (million metric tons)
Exhibit 14: Global silica minerals mining market for others 2015-2020 (million metric tons)
Exhibit 15: Global silica minerals mining market by geography 2015
Exhibit 16: Global silica minerals mining market by geography 2015-2020 (million metric tons)
Exhibit 17: Silica minerals mining market in APAC 2015-2020 (million metric tons)
Exhibit 18: Silica minerals mining market in North America 2015-2020 (million metric tons)
Exhibit 19: Silica minerals mining market in Europe 2015-2020 (million metric tons)
Exhibit 20: Silica minerals mining market in ROW 2015-2020 (million metric tons)
Exhibit 21: Shale gas production in US 2010-2015 (trillion cubic feet)
Exhibit 22: Global flat glass market by raw material 2014
Exhibit 23: Impact of drivers
Exhibit 24: Impact of drivers and challenges
Exhibit 25: Badger Mining: Product portfolio
Exhibit 26: Fairmount Santrol: Business segmentation by revenue 2015
Exhibit 27: Fairmount Santrol: Geographical segmentation by revenue 2015
Exhibit 28: Imerys: Business segmentation by revenue 2015
Exhibit 29: Preferred Sands: Business segmentation
Exhibit 30: Quarzwerke: Business segmentation
Exhibit 31: Sibelco: Product segmentation
Exhibit 32: U.S. Silica: Business segmentation by revenue 2015
