About Silica Sand
Silica Sand is a fundamental component used widely in today's world, made up of two main elements: silica and oxygen.
Perpetual's focus is on the global glass and the foundry sand industries which are the two largest and highest growing markets using silica.
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The main use of silica sand remains as an important ingredient in the creation of industrial concrete as it makes up the the bulk of concrete production throughout the world.​
Relative Size of End Markets

Other
4%
Abrasives
5%
Filtration
10%
Hydraulic Fracturing
18%
Foundry
26%
Glass Industry 37%
Source: IMARC Group, Report Title: “Asia Pacific Silica Sand Market: Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2021-2026”, Report Date: February 2021
​The many uses of silica sand include:
Glass
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Architectural ​
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PV solar cell glass covers
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Smartphones and tablets
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Automotive
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Fiberglass
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Container Packaging
Building
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Quartz surfaces​
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Roofing shingles
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Paint and coatings
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Filtration and water production
Foundry Sand
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Automotive and Manufacturing​
Ceramics
Chemical production
