Researchers identified leucogranite deposits in Tibet that can be refined to 99.995% silica, potentially providing China with a domestic alternative to imports from Spruce Pine, North Carolina. This could reduce supply-chain risk and pressure high-purity quartz prices downward if commercial development proceeds.
Domestic high-purity quartz sand prices remained stable over the past week, with crucible and quartz sand prices holding firm despite continued inventory buildup. Operating rates are expected to decline further in October due to weak Q4 demand and ongoing oversupply, prompting producers to cut output. The stable pricing comes as imported sand circulation improves, potentially impacting domestic sand prices.
| Product | Region | Incoterm Basis | Price | Last Updated Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silica Sand | China | FOB | USD 55.64/MT | August 2026 |
| Silica Sand | India | FOB | USD 56.49/MT | August 2026 |
| Silica Sand | USA | FOB | USD 58.26/MT | August 2026 |
| Silica Sand | South Africa | FOB | USD 56.80/MT | August 2026 |
| Silica Sand | Canada | FOB | USD 58.95/MT | August 2026 |
| Silica Sand | China | FOB | USD 55.75/MT | July 2026 |
| Silica Sand | India | FOB | USD 54.05/MT | July 2026 |
| Silica Sand | USA | FOB | USD 56.29/MT | July 2026 |
| Silica Sand | South Africa | FOB | USD 54.87/MT | July 2026 |
| Silica Sand | Canada | FOB | USD 56.95/MT | July 2026 |
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In China, the average price of Silica Sand eased slightly from ~USD 55.75/MT (FOB) in July to ~USD 55.64/MT in August, showing a marginal decline. India rose about 4.5%, from ~USD 54.05/MT (FOB) to ~USD 56.49/MT. Chinese values stayed flat as silicon metal producers cut August output by around 9% due to higher power costs, reducing demand for quartz, while wafer production cuts led crucible makers to slow purchases of high-purity sand. However, demand for top-grade quartz stayed firm as wafer makers sought better crucible quality, and slightly lower high-purity sand output balanced the market. In India, steady demand from glass and foundry users supported domestic offers. In the USA, the prices climbed about 3.5%, from ~USD 56.29/MT (FOB) to ~USD 58.26/MT. In North America, frac sand volumes grew strongly on natural gas drilling linked to LNG exports, and the market was described as close to balance as proppant demand recovered. Industrial sand volumes also kept growing, supporting non-frac grades.
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According to Procurement Resource, in the near term, silica sand prices are likely to stay mildly firm on steady drilling and industrial demand, though weakness in solar and silicon production may cap gains.
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In China, the monthly average Silica Sand price was ~RMB 0.37/kg in April and around RMB 0.38/kg in the subsequent month, showing an increase of ~1.7%. The increase was driven by steady demand from the glass, solar and construction industries, alongside firmer logistics and processing costs. In India, the monthly average Silica Sand price was ~INR 4.91/kg in April and around INR 5.15/kg in the subsequent month, showing an increase of ~4.8%, supported by robust construction activity and rising demand from container glass and ceramic manufacturers. In the United States, the monthly average Silica Sand price was ~USD 54.60/MT in April and around USD 56.29/MT in the subsequent month, showing an increase of ~3.1%, as demand from construction, industrial glass and energy applications remained resilient. In South Africa, the monthly average Silica Sand price was ~ZAR 0.88/kg in April and around ZAR 0.89/kg in the subsequent month, showing an increase of ~1.1%, reflecting stable mining activity and moderate industrial demand. In Canada, the monthly average Silica Sand price was ~CAD 0.78/kg in April and around CAD 0.81/kg in the subsequent month, showing an increase of ~3.8%, supported by healthy demand from glass and infrastructure sectors. Globally, solar glass manufacturing and construction activity continued to support silica sand consumption, while adequate supply conditions prevented sharper price increases.
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According to Procurement Resource, in the near term, silica sand prices are expected to remain firm, supported by infrastructure spending and expanding solar manufacturing demand, although ample reserves are likely to limit significant upside.
Silica Sand contains at least 95% SiO2 and less than 0.6% iron oxide. The most common form of SiO2 is quartz, which is mined from hard rock deposits. It is chemically inert and is often white/colorless. However, the color of each sand deposit depends on the variety of minerals and rock detritus that make up the deposit. The regular/construction sand will also contain SiO2 but less than the 95% mark/level.
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Quartz Sand, Industrial Sand, White Sand
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Quartz is mined from hard rock deposits and then subjected to further processing involving steps like crushing, grinding, sizing, beneficiation, dewatering, and drying. The first stage is to reduce the size of quartz so that it can be processed to remove impurities.
In the second stage, the size is reduced further so that it can be ready for the beneficiation stage where impurities are removed. Impurities like oxides, mica, heavy minerals, etc., are removed via multiple stages of flotation cells and separation screens. The next step involves drying off any excess liquid followed by the final drying stage.
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