The India frac sand market size reached USD 0.70 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 1.40 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 6.50% during 2025-2033. The market is growing due to increasing shale gas exploration and a steady rise in hydraulic fracturing activities. Rising demand from the oil and gas sector, supported by domestic energy goals, is driving production and infrastructure development in the sector.
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Key Statistics
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Base Year
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2024
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Forecast Years
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2025-2033
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Historical Years
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2019-2024
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Market Size in 2024 | USD 0.70 Billion |
Market Forecast in 2033 | USD 1.40 Billion |
Market Growth Rate 2025-2033 | 6.50% |
Hydraulic Fracturing Drives Demand
India is witnessing a slow but steady adoption of hydraulic fracturing to unlock unconventional hydrocarbon reserves. This has directly raised the requirement for high-purity frac sand, used as a key input to keep fractures open during gas extraction. Oil and gas companies are expanding drilling operations in regions like Cambay, Krishna-Godavari, and Assam-Arakan basins, creating a long-term supply need for uniform, crush-resistant proppants. Increasing reliance on horizontal drilling is another major driver, with such wells consuming higher volumes of frac sand per stage. Public sector firms are also taking steps to reduce dependency on imported resources by identifying local sources of suitable silica-rich sand. Towards the end of 2024, a few domestic operators began bulk procurement from Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh, driven by cost-saving goals. These operational changes, though limited in scope today, are setting the groundwork for a broader shift towards domestic sourcing. Industry players are focusing on improving washing and sizing processes to meet the technical specifications required for fracking, making domestic supply viable in the long run.
Local Processing and Transport Growth
Efficient transport and processing of frac sand are becoming essential for sustained drilling operations in India. The market is witnessing improvements in rail-linked bulk transport and last-mile logistics that allow timely delivery to remote well sites. With imports often delayed or too costly, domestic suppliers are investing in material handling systems, mobile screening units, and bulk storage terminals. These upgrades are helping minimize quality losses during transit. In 2024, a few sand suppliers entered into long-term contracts with E&P companies to provide washed, graded frac sand near high-activity drilling zones. This is reducing the turnaround time for each well and lowering project costs. In parallel, small- to mid-scale entrepreneurs in states like Telangana and Chhattisgarh are setting up sand processing clusters, creating decentralized access to frac-quality materials. These supply-side developments, though still forming, reflect a growing understanding of the logistical bottlenecks faced by drillers. As production scales up in the coming years, logistics adaptability and localized sand refinement are expected to play a central role in meeting demand without disruption.
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the region/country level for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on type and application.
Type Insights:
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the type. This includes white sand, brown sand, and others.
Application Insights:
A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the application have also been provided in the report. This includes oil exploitation, natural gas exploration, and others.
Regional Insights:
The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include North India, South India, East India, and West India.
The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.
Report Features | Details |
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Base Year of the Analysis | 2024 |
Historical Period | 2019-2024 |
Forecast Period | 2025-2033 |
Units | Billion USD |
Scope of the Report |
Exploration of Historical Trends and Market Outlook, Industry Catalysts and Challenges, Segment-Wise Historical and Future Market Assessment:
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Types Covered | White Sand, Brown Sand, Others |
Applications Covered | Oil Exploitation, Natural Gas Exploration, Others |
Regions Covered | North India, South India, East India, West India |
Customization Scope | 10% Free Customization |
Post-Sale Analyst Support | 10-12 Weeks |
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