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Qatar Natural Sand Market 2025-2031

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  • 62 Pages
  • August 2025
  • Region: Qatar
  • 6W Research
  • ID: 6214366
Qatar natural sand market has grown due to various factors such as the country's large-scale infrastructure and construction activities, supported by strong public finances and strategic national planning. Notable developments such as the Sabah Al Ahmad and the Lusail Tram network contributed significantly to natural sand consumption, given their extensive groundwork and structural demands.

The run-up to the FIFA World Cup 2022 further accelerated construction activity, especially in the residential sector, adding new rooms and serviced apartments to meet hospitality demand.. In 2024, new apartments and villas were delivered. These trends reflect rising demand for natural sand in market, which is indispensable for concrete, plaster, asphalt, tunneling, and finishing works.

Qatar Natural Sand Market Overview

The Qatar Natural Sand Market Revenues is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.3% respectively during 2025-31F. This growth is driven by ambitious national plans and infrastructure investments aligned with “Qatar’s Vision 2030” and the “Third National Development Strategy (NDS3)”. The 2025 fiscal budget allocates more funding to infrastructure projects than in 2024.

Qatar Natural Sand Market Segmentation

Further infrastructure development has been expected to intensify ahead of the 2030 Asian Games, with government initiatives such as Ashghal’s five-year plan (2025-2029) and Kahramaa’s infrastructure investment strategy, which including public tenders, further fueling demand. Beyond core infrastructure, growth in architectural glass applications has added another dimension to the market. Projects such as Lusail Plaza Towers and the View Hospital with large-scale glazing systems have increased demand for precision-grade sand used in glass processing project, such as Qatar Glass Industries, which indicates rising consumption of processed sand and would be increasing demand for natural sand.

Market Segmentation by Type

Dune sand would see the highest growth in Qatar due to its abundant reserves, low extraction cost, and strong demand from infrastructure projects infrastructure projects such as Al Wukair logistics park. River sand’s superior grain quality, low impurity levels, and ease of blending make it highly suitable for structural concrete, plastering, and masonry work.

Market Segmentation by Application

The Construction and Infrastructure segment is expected to drive future revenue growth in Qatar’s natural sand market, fueled by Qatar’s rapid urbanization, driven by population growth, has led to an increased demand for construction materials, including natural sand. Additionally, Qatari government's National Vision 2030 focuses heavily on sustainable infrastructure, further boosting the demand for natural sand.

Key Attractiveness of the Report

  • 10 Years Market Numbers.
  • Historical Data Starting from 2021 to 2024
  • Base Year: 2024
  • Forecast Data until 2031
  • Key Performance Indicators Impacting the Market.
  • Major Upcoming Developments and Projects.

Key Highlights of the Report:

  • Qatar Natural Sand Market Overview
  • Qatar Natural Sand Market Outlook
  • Qatar Natural Sand Market Forecast
  • Historical Data and Forecast of Qatar Natural Sand Market Revenues and Volume, for the Period 2021-2031F
  • Industry Life Cycle
  • Porter’s Five Force Analysis
  • Qatar Natural Sand Market Drivers and Restraints
  • Qatar Natural Sand Market Trends and Evolution

Market Revenues and Volume, by Type

  • Market Revenues, by Applications
  • Key Performance Indicators
  • Opportunity Assessment, by Type
  • Opportunity Assessment, by Applications
  • Ranking Ranking, by Top 3 Companies
  • Market Competitive Benchmarking
  • Company Profiles
  • Key Strategic Recommendations
  • Market Scope and Segmentation

The report provides a detailed analysis of the following market segments:

By Type

  • River Sand
  • Dune Sand
  • Sea Sand

By Application

  • Construction & Infrastructure
  • Glass Manufacturing
  • Foundry and Casting
  • Oil & Gas
  • Others (Bulk Fill, Land Reclamation, Site Leveling etc.)

Table of Contents

1. Executive Summary
2. Introduction
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report
2.2 Report Description
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation
2.4 Methodology
2.5 Assumptions
3. Qatar Natural Sand Market Overview
3.1 Qatar Natural Sand Market Revenues and Volume, 2021 - 2031F
3.2 Qatar Natural Sand Market Industry Life Cycle
3.3 Qatar Natural Sand Market Porter’s Five Forces
4. Qatar Natural Sand Market Dynamics
4.1 Impact Analysis
4.2 Market Drivers
4.2.1 Increasing construction activities in Qatar
4.2.2 Government initiatives promoting sustainable construction practices
4.2.3 Growing demand for high-quality natural sand in infrastructure projects
4.3 Market Restraints
4.3.1 Environmental regulations restricting sand mining activities
4.3.2 Competition from alternative materials like manufactured sand
4.3.3 Fluctuating prices of natural sand due to supply-demand dynamics
5. Qatar Natural Sand Market Trends
6. Qatar Natural Sand Market Overview, by Type
6.1 Qatar Natural Sand Market Revenues and Revenue Share, by Type, 2024 & 2031F
6.1.1 Qatar Natural Sand Market Revenues, by River Sand, 2021-2031F
6.1.2 Qatar Natural Sand Market Revenues, by Dune Sand, 2021-2031F
6.1.3 Qatar Natural Sand Market Revenues, by Sea Sand, 2021-2031F
6.2 Qatar Natural Sand Market Volume and Volume Share, by Type, 2024 & 2031F
6.2.1 Qatar Natural Sand Market Volume, by River Sand, 2021-2031F
6.2.2 Qatar Natural Sand Market Volume, by Dune Sand, 2021-2031F
6.2.3 Qatar Natural Sand Market Volume, by Sea Sand, 2021-2031F
7. Qatar Natural Sand Market Overview, by Application
7.1 Qatar Natural Sand Market Revenues and Revenue Share, by Application, 2024 & 2031F
7.1.1 Qatar Natural Sand Market Revenues, by Construction & Infrastructure, 2021-2031F
7.1.2 Qatar Natural Sand Market Revenues, by Glass Manufacturing, 2021-2031F
7.1.3 Qatar Natural Sand Market Revenues, by Foundry and Casting, 2021-2031F
7.1.4 Qatar Natural Sand Market Revenues, by Oil & Gas, 2021-2031F
7.1.5 Qatar Natural Sand Market Revenues, by Others, 2021-2031F
8. Qatar Natural Sand Market Key Performance Indicators
8.1 Environmental impact assessment scores for sand mining operations
8.2 Adoption rate of sustainable construction practices in the market
8.3 Investment in RD for improving the quality of natural sand
8.4 Utilization rate of natural sand in major infrastructure projects
8.5 Percentage of construction projects using natural sand compared to alternative materials
9. Qatar Natural Sand Market Opportunity Assessment
9.1 Qatar Natural Sand Market Opportunity Assessment, by Type, 2031F
9.2 Qatar Natural Sand Market Opportunity Assessment, by Application, 2031F
10. Qatar Natural Sand Market - Competitive Landscape
10.1 Qatar Natural Sand Market Revenue Ranking, by Top 3 Companies, 2024
10.2 Qatar Natural Sand Market Competitive Benchmarking, by Operating Parameters
11. Company Profiles
11.1 Qatar Sand Treatment Plant (QSTP)
11.2 Qatar Primary Materials Company (QPMC)
11.3 Qatar National Cement Company (QNCC)
11.4 New Advance Trading & Contracting (NAC)
11.5 CARMEL GROUP W.L.L
11.6 3M INTERNATIONAL
11.7 Candid Contracting and Transporting WLL
11.8 Gravity Construction Supplies WLL
11.9 Al Sahib Trading, Contracting, Services & Transport
11.10 Abrasive Grit
12. Key Strategic Recommendations
List of Figures
1. Qatar Natural Sand Market Revenues, 2021-2031F ($ Million, Units)
2. Qatar Natural Sand Market Revenue Share, by Type, 2024 & 2030F
3. Qatar Natural Sand Market Volume Share, by Type, 2024 & 2030F
4. Qatar Natural Sand Market Revenue Share, by Application, 2024 & 2030F
5. Qatar Key Residential Units Addition, Q1 2024
6. Qatar Natural Sand Market Opportunity Assessment, by Type, 2031F ($ Million)
7. Qatar Natural Sand Market Opportunity Assessment, by Application, 2031F ($ Million)
8. Qatar Natural Sand Market Revenue Ranking, by Top Companies, 2024
List of Tables
1. Qatar, Ongoing Infrastructure Projects, Cost and Completion Timeline
2. Qatar, Upcoming and Operational Glass-Related Manufacturing Facilities with Capacity Details
3. Qatar Natural Sand Market Revenue, by Type, 2021-2031F, (USD Million)
4. Qatar Natural Sand Market Volume, by Type, 2021-2031F (Million Ton)
5. Qatar Natural Sand Market Revenues, by Application, 2021-2031F (USD Million)
6. Qatar Upcoming Residential Projects
7. Qatar Ongoing & Upcoming Infrastructure Projects

Companies Mentioned

  • Qatar Sand Treatment Plant (QSTP)
  • Qatar Primary Materials Company (QPMC)
  • Qatar National Cement Company (QNCC)
  • New Advance Trading & Contracting (NAC)
  • CARMEL GROUP W.L.L
  • 3M INTERNATIONAL
  • Candid Contracting And Transporting WLL
  • Gravity Construction Supplies WLL
  • Al Sahib Trading, Contracting, Services & Transport
  • Abrasive Grit