Dominican Republic: Silica Sand Market 2025

Silica Sand Market Size in the Dominican Republic

In 2022, the Dominican silica sand market increased by 47% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after five years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, faced a deep slump. Silica sand consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Silica Sand Exports

Exports from the Dominican Republic

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of silica sands (quartz sands or industrial sands), when their volume decreased by -98.7% to X tons. In general, exports faced a precipitous decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 13,487% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, silica sand exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 4,100%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for silica sand exports from the Dominican Republic, accounting for a 92% share of total exports. Moreover, silica sand exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Canada (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States stood at -17.8%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for silica sands (quartz sands or industrial sands) exports from the Dominican Republic, comprising 100% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Canada ($X), with a 0.2% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States stood at +31.3%.

Export Prices by Country

The average silica sand export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 54,542% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a significant increase. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+59.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Silica Sand Imports

Imports into the Dominican Republic

In 2022, supplies from abroad of silica sands (quartz sands or industrial sands) increased by 41% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, imports showed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 313% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, silica sand imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 152% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), China (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main suppliers of silica sand imports to the Dominican Republic, with a combined 92% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by India (with a CAGR of +113.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), China ($X) and Spain ($X) appeared to be the largest silica sand suppliers to the Dominican Republic, with a combined 86% share of total imports. India and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 12%.

Among the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +97.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average silica sand import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 17% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 73%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+13.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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