Silica sand quarry

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Mashroo3k Consultancy offers a feasibility study for a silica sand quarry project in the Sultanate of Oman, with the highest profitability and the best payback period, through a series of precise studies of the Omani market, analysis of competitors’ strategies, and providing competitive price offers.

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The project involves the establishment of a company to operate a silica sand quarry in the Sultanate of Oman, along with the construction of an adjacent washing and separation station. Silica sand quarrying is considered one of the vital industries in the Sultanate due to the significance of silica sand itself. It primarily consists of quartz mineral grains and contains very low levels of impurities and heavy metals (less than 0.1%).<br>The chemical purity of silica is the key factor that determines its color and transparency, making it a crucial material in various industries such as glass manufacturing, mirrors, and solar panels.<br>Mashroo3k Consulting offers investors interested in establishing a silica sand quarry project in Oman a selection of specialized feasibility studies, based on updated market databases specific to the Omani market. These studies are designed to maximize project success, ensure high profitability, and secure the best possible payback period.

Project outputs

Silica sand.

Why Mashroo3k ?

Mashroo3k has over 11 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.

Commitment to health and safety standards within quarry operations.
Products manufactured according to international quality standards.
Utilization of the latest exploration and packaging technologies.
A creative and innovative marketing team.
A management team with ambitious strategic plans.

Executive summary

About the project
Financial indicators
Justifications for establishing the project
Government investment incentives in the project field
Target markets
Indicators and final results of the project

Study project services/products

Project Description and All Its Products/Services.
Project Advantages and Production Requirements.

Market Size Analysis

Understanding Distribution Channels.
Consumer Behavior, Preferences, and Habits.
Competitors’ Products or Services, and Their Strengths and Weaknesses.
Market Nature and Characteristics.
Demand Size for the Product or Service Offered.
Available Market Share of the Target Market.
The Optimal Marketing Method.

Risk Assessment

Risk Identification.
Impact of Risks on the Project.
Risk Mitigation 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.

Construction Sector Indicators in the GCC – Presented by Mashroo3k Consulting

Given the strategic importance of the construction sector, Mashroo3k Consulting presents the following key indicators across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries:

Saudi Arabia

Construction GDP Contribution: SAR 168.75 billion
Sector’s Share in GDP: 4.66%
Number of Active Companies: 148,026
Number of Employees: 3,541,977
Total Value of Executed Projects: SAR 311.56 billion
Market Position: The Kingdom holds a regional leadership position, with an annual market value exceeding USD 100 billion

United Arab Emirates

Construction GDP Contribution: AED 123.95 billion
Sector’s Share in GDP: 8.3%
Number of Active Companies: 42,428
Number of Employees: 1,564,095

Kingdom of Bahrain

Construction GDP Contribution: BHD 936.79 million
Sector’s Share in GDP: 7.7%
Growth Trend: In 2016, the sector’s value was BHD 857 million, increasing to BHD 945.51 million in a few years

Sultanate of Oman

Construction GDP Contribution: OMR 1.943 billion
Sector’s Share in GDP: 6.7%
Number of Employees: 548,999
Employment Share:
- Highest employer in Oman, accounting for 22.4% of Omani nationals in both public and private sectors
- Represents 29.6% of total expatriate workforce

State of Kuwait

Construction GDP Contribution: KWD 838.9 million
Sector’s Share in GDP: 2.14%
Number of Active Companies: 1,502
Number of Employees: 187,705

State of Qatar

Construction GDP Contribution: QAR 81.215 billion
Sector’s Share in GDP: 12.1%
Number of Active Companies: 5,629
Number of Employees: 840,999
Workforce Share: The sector employs over 40% of the economically active adult population

Sector Outlook

The construction sector remains one of the most promising investment opportunities in the GCC. With rapid population growth and ongoing infrastructure development, the sector is increasingly attractive to investors and entrepreneurs seeking high returns with lower operational complexity.

Expected Regional Market Growth Rate: 4.2% over the next three years
Forecasted Global Market Size (2023): USD 10.5 trillion

Global Construction Market

2020 Global Construction Output: USD 10.7 trillion
Forecasted Growth by 2030: +42% (USD 4.5 trillion)
Expected Output by 2030: USD 15.2 trillion

The construction sector contributes approximately 13% to the global Gross Domestic Product (GDP), and this share is expected to rise to 13.5% by 2030.
According to the available statistics, infrastructure is projected to be the fastest-growing subsector within construction, with an average growth rate of 4% between 2020 and 2030.