Sand, Sand
$55 - $200
/ Ton (US)
(CIF)
MOQ:
MOQ:
25000
Tons (US)
Supplier From
Paris,
Ukraine
Supplier From
Paris,
Ukraine
AVINTRADE Egyptian Silica Sand: Grades,
Specifications, Applications & Target
Markets
AIF Trading Alexandria International for Trading & Contracting (AIF Trading)
This report provides a comprehensive overview of Egyptian silica sand, highlighting its
grades, specifications, diverse applications, and potential target markets. Egypt boasts
substantial reserves of high-purity silica sand, making it a strategic supplier for various
industries globally. This document outlines the key characteristics of Egyptian silica sand, its
competitive advantages, and recommended commercial strategies for international buyers.
1. Executive Summary
Egypt is a globally recognized source of high-purity silica sand with SiO contents ranging
from 88% up to 99.7%, suitable for glass manufacturing, foundry applications, solar-grade
processing, ceramics, filtration, and industrial uses. Egyptian deposits especially in Sinai,
Zaafarana (Red Sea), Wadi El Dakhl, Wadi Qena, and other desert regions provide consistent and export-ready silica sand with competitive pricing and large annual production volumes.
2. Reserves & Production Capacity in Egypt
Egypt holds hundreds of millions of tons of high-purity silica sand across multiple desert basins.
Annual commercial availability exceeds several million tons, with strong
export logistics through Ain Sokhna, Suez, Alexandria, Damietta, and Red Sea
ports.
The country is positioned as a strategic supplier to Europe, the Gulf, East Asia,
and North Africa due to high purity and proximity to global shipping lanes.
3. General Specifications of Egyptian Silica Sand
Specifications vary depending on the application, but standard commercial parameters
include:
Chemical Composition
SiO: 88% - 99.7%
FeO: 0.015%- 0.25% (iron content is critical for glass applications)
AlO, CaO, MgO: very low fractions depending on source
Moisture: 0.1% - 0.8%
Particle Size Distribution (depending on use)
0.1-0.3 mm
0.3-0.7 mm
0.7-1.25 mm
Fine silica flour (45 microns, 75 microns, 150 microns)
Color
White to off-white depending on iron content.
Certificates of Analysis (CoA) are normally provided per shipment.
