India Frac Sand Market Report

India Frac Sand Market Overview:

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.

India Frac Sand Market Trends:

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.

India Frac Sand Market Segmentation:

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:

• White Sand
• Brown Sand
• Others

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:

• Oil Exploitation
• Natural Gas Exploration
• Others

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:

• North India
• South India
• East India
• West India

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.

Competitive Landscape:

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.

India Frac Sand Market News:

• February 2025: India’s FerroGenesis partnered with SCZONE to launch a USD 5 Million metal plant in Egypt’s Wadi Al-Technologia. Utilizing local silica sand resources, the project supported high-tech manufacturing, enhancing India’s engagement and boosting growth opportunities in the global frac sand supply chain.
• July 2024: CFlo launched the Combo Mega E5, the largest mobile sand washing system with 200–350 TPH capacity. It enabled efficient frac sand processing, reduced freshwater usage by 95%, and promoted sustainable, high-volume production across multiple quarrying sites, strengthening India’s frac sand ecosystem.

India Frac Sand Market Report Coverage:

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

• How has the India frac sand market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
• What is the breakup of the India frac sand market on the basis of type?
• What is the breakup of the India frac sand market on the basis of application?
• What are the various stages in the value chain of the India frac sand market? 
• What are the key driving factors and challenges in the India frac sand?
• What is the structure of the India frac sand market and who are the key players?
• What is the degree of competition in the India frac sand market? 

Key Benefits for Stakeholders:

• IMARC’s industry report offers a comprehensive quantitative analysis of various market segments, historical and current market trends, market forecasts, and dynamics of the India frac sand market from 2019-2033.
• The research report provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the India frac sand market.
• Porter's five forces analysis assist stakeholders in assessing the impact of new entrants, competitive rivalry, supplier power, buyer power, and the threat of substitution. It helps stakeholders to analyze the level of competition within the India frac sand industry and its attractiveness.
• Competitive landscape allows stakeholders to understand their competitive environment and provides an insight into the current positions of key players in the market.