Sand (other types) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in sand (other types) was worth $896.5 million in 2024, about 76.09 million tonnes. That is an increase of 64% since 2017, and up 16% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $896.5M | 76.09M t |
| 2023 | $770.9M | 48.84M t |
| 2022 | $639.4M | 45.02M t |
| 2021 | $693.0M | 54.97M t |
| 2020 | $664.0M | 37.45M t |
| 2019 | $662.0M | 41.26M t |
| 2018 | $628.8M | 24.62M t |
| 2017 | $545.8M | 211.78M t |
Top sand (other types) exporting countries
Exports are led by Cambodia (24%), the Netherlands (14%) and Mozambique (12%). 170 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 51%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cambodia | $218.0M | 24% |
| Netherlands | $129.7M | 15% |
| Mozambique | $105.2M | 12% |
| Germany | $79.8M | 8.9% |
| Australia | $51.3M | 5.7% |
| Belgium | $37.0M | 4.1% |
| China | $26.3M | 2.9% |
| France | $25.0M | 2.8% |
| United States | $22.9M | 2.6% |
| Canada | $20.9M | 2.3% |
| Japan | $20.0M | 2.2% |
| Philippines | $19.2M | 2.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Vietnam is the biggest buyer with 24% of world imports, ahead of China and Belgium. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 54% across 204 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $218.2M | 24% |
| China | $141.3M | 16% |
| Belgium | $125.4M | 14% |
| Netherlands | $92.6M | 10% |
| Switzerland | $28.7M | 3.2% |
| United States | $27.8M | 3.1% |
| Germany | $26.3M | 2.9% |
| France | $26.0M | 2.9% |
| Singapore | $20.0M | 2.2% |
| United Kingdom | $13.1M | 1.5% |
| Hong Kong | $12.6M | 1.4% |
| Luxembourg | $10.3M | 1.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.01 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Australia averaged $0.38 per kg and the Netherlands $0.01 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 2505.90: Sands: natural, (other than silica and quartz sands), whether or not coloured, (other than metal-bearing sands of chapter 26). HS 2505 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most sand (other types)?
Cambodia exported $218.0 million in 2024, 24% of the world total, followed by the Netherlands (14%) and Mozambique (12%). In all, 170 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most sand (other types)?
Vietnam imported $218.2 million in 2024, 24% of world imports, ahead of China (16%) and Belgium (14%). The top three importers together take 54%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in sand (other types)?
It was worth $896.5 million in 2024, about 76.09 million tonnes. That is an increase of 64% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 170 countries reported exports and 204 reported imports.
What is the average price of sand (other types) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.01 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Australia averaged $0.38 per kg and the Netherlands $0.01 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for sand (other types)?
The HS code for sand (other types) is subheading 2505.90, in chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 2505 page.
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