Proppants in North America

Demand for proppants in North America is forecast to increase 7.6 percent annually through 2019 to 162 billion pounds, valued at $8.2 billion. Growth will slow from previously rapid gains as oil and gas prices remain subdued, with future demand driven by increases in proppant loadings in unconventional well completions.This study analyzes the 112.2 billion pound proppant industry in the United States and Canada. It presents historical demand data (2004, 2009 and 2014) and forecasts (2019 and 2024) by type (e.g., raw frac sand, resin coated sand, ceramic), region (e.g,. Southern, Midwestern, Eastern, Western) and state/province.The study also considers market environment factors, details industry structure, evaluates company market share, and profiles 24 industry players, including Fairmount Santrol, CARBO Ceramics, and Unimin