Silica Sand Quarry

Study request

It is a silica sand washing and separation station where the project produces, washes and separates silica sand which is used in many industries such as the glass and optics industry and the solar panels industry.

Capital

rate of return

Recovery period Third year

Project Description

It is a silica sand washing and separation station where the project produces, washes and separates silica sand which is used in many industries such as the glass industry, optics and solar panels industry. Silica sand contains a high percentage of silica (SiO2) more than 99%. It is mainly composed of quartz mineral grains and contains a small amount of impurities and heavy metals (less than 0.1%). Silica sand is a multi-use product as it is mainly used in the glass industry, and its chemical purity is the main factor that determines color, transparency and strength. It is used in many industrial fields, the most important of which is the glass industry, as it is used in many industrial, technical and medical fields. In the field of electronics, solar collectors, transistors, optical fibers and other devices and industrial materials on which advanced technologies are based are made from silicon extracted from silica sand. Industrially prepared hollow silica is one of the main materials used in the oil industry by pumping it with water to crack the earth’s layers to extract oil and gas. In the medical field, hollow silica is used in a technology to carry medicines inside the body.

Project Products

Silica sand in different sizes.

Why Mashroo3k ?

Mashroo3k has over 10 years of experience in preparing feasibility studies, conducting market research, and providing comprehensive consulting services.
Mashroo3k has offices in 7 international branches, located in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt, Qatar, Oman, Yemen, and Iraq, in addition to its agents in China, Singapore, and other countries.
Having delivered over 7,000 feasibility studies, Mashroo3k has helped thousands of clients achieve their investment goals.
Mashroo3k’s services are accredited and trusted by all financial institutions and funding entities across the Middle East.
The company’s geographic reach spans 35 countries across all continents.
Mashroo3k holds membership in over 100 prestigious international organizations specializing in market research and business management.
Its team consists of 350 consultants with deep expertise in promising economic sectors, ensuring tailored solutions and strategies that meet clients’ needs.
Mashroo3k is partnered with more than 10,200 suppliers across 22 countries, providing logistical support for projects, including production lines, raw materials, machinery, and equipment.
With an extensive database, Mashroo3k enhances the accuracy of its forecasts and analyses, strengthening its risk management capabilities.

Production of silica sand by exploiting the available resources in the Kingdom.
Creating new investment opportunities with good returns.
Achieving a good return for the project owner.
Employing workers and improving their economic and social level.
Achieving good returns, cash flows and added economic value.
Optimal use of project resources and assets.
Achieving a high level of quality.
Maintaining a competitive price level enables the project to obtain its target share.
Contribute to covering part of the increasing demand for silica sand.

Executive Summary

About the project
Financial Indicators
Rationale for the project
Government investment incentives in the project field
Target Markets
Project indicators and final results

Study of project services/products

Project description and all its products/services.
Project advantages and production requirements.

Market size study

Understanding distribution channels.
Consumer behavior, preferences, and tendencies.
Competitors’ products or services, along with their strengths and weaknesses.
Market nature and its characteristics.
The demand size for the offered product or service.
The available share of the target market.
The optimal marketing strategy.

Risk assessment study

Risk identification.
The impact of risks on the project.
Risk prevention methods.

Technical study

A detailed description of the project’s products, expected production capacity, and determination of investment costs.
Determining the required electricity and water capacity.
Determining the project’s labor requirements.
Determining the project’s requirements.
Calculating construction and building costs.
Calculating the total capital
Determining the annual operating costs.
Determining the amount of working capital.

Financial study

Total investment costs required for the project.
Organizing cash flow statements, income statements, and the balance sheet for the first ten years of operation.
Determine the expected annual revenues of the project in light of the specified operational capacities
The optimal financing structure for the project in light of investors’ capabilities and financing conditions.
The project’s financial indicators and sensitivity analysis.

Organizational and administrative study

Project workforce.
Organizational structure.
Job responsibilities.

Believing in the importance of the sector, Mashroo3k Economic Consulting presents below its key indicators:
- The GDP of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is estimated at about 2,625,442 million riyals. The contribution of the construction sector to this GDP is 6.4% (168,750 million riyals).
- The total number of workers in the construction sector is 3,541,997 individuals (419,067 Saudis, 3,122,930 non-Saudis).
- The number of workers in the sector under the umbrella of (micro and small) establishments with a strength of (1-49 workers) was estimated at about 790,815 individuals.
- The number of workers in the sector under the umbrella of (medium) establishments with a strength of between (50 workers – 250 workers) was estimated at about 517,232 individuals.
- The number of workers in the sector under the umbrella of (large) establishments with a strength of (250 workers or more) was estimated at about 2,233,942 individuals.
- The construction sector is divided into three activities in the Kingdom: building construction, civil engineering, and specialized construction activities. The number of workers in the building construction activity reached 2,289,617 individuals. As for the number of workers in the civil engineering activity, their numbers reached 598,398 individuals. As for specialized construction activities, they accounted for about 653,982 individuals working in the sector.
- Operating expenses for the construction sector: 101,960,803 thousand riyals.
- Operating revenues of the construction sector: 330,329,657 thousand riyals.
- Total value of projects in the construction activity is 682,242,022 thousand riyals.
- The average compensation for workers in the construction and building activity is 32.3 thousand riyals.

It is no secret that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s 2030 vision only sought to diversify its economy and increase non-oil sector revenues in its GDP. The Kingdom has embarked on its ambitious journey; it has pumped huge sums into its infrastructure and has begun building mega projects to encourage national investments and attract regional and foreign investments.

The construction sector in Saudi Arabia is expected to register a CAGR of 7.8% to reach SAR 196.2 billion by 2024.