| Industry-wise Consumption of Quartz/Silica Sand in India (2009-2010 to 2012-2013) | ||||
| (In Tonne) | ||||
| Industry | 2009-10 | 2010-11 | 2011-12 (R) | 2012-13 (P) |
| Alloy steel | 14500 (10) | 14500 (10) | 14400 (9) | 14400 (9) |
| Cement | 278100 (14) | 326700 (15) | 355600 (16) | 608000 (18) |
| Ceramic | 76300 (38) | 86700 (38) | 87100 (38) | 88200 (38) |
| Ferro-alloys | 208300 (35) | 265400 (40) | 279100 (44) | 268000 (44) |
| Fertilizer | 105800 (4) | 105800 (4) | 105800 (4) | 105800 (4) |
| Foundry | 136400 (33) | 138100 (33) | 148100 (32) | 141400 (32) |
| Glass | 569900 (52) | 559800 (54) | 799400 (54) | 632300 (54) |
| Iron and steel | 13500 (1) | 13500 (1) | 25100 (3) | 28600 (3) |
| Others (Abrasive,asbestos, chemical, dry cell battery, electrical, paint, pesticide, refracatory and rubber) | 48700 (75) | 50000 (79) | 58400 (85) | 58500 (86) |
| Total | ||||
