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.)
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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

