Sand imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Israel imported $3.7 million of sand in 2024 (16.5 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $10.0 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.7M | 16.5K t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 20.5K t |
| 2022 | $4.7M | 36.7K t |
| 2021 | $7.1M | 46.8K t |
| 2020 | $5.1M | 47.5K t |
| 2019 | $8.3M | 66.4K t |
| 2018 | $8.7M | 53.2K t |
| 2017 | $10.0M | 57.4K t |
Where Israel imports sand from
Belgium alone supplied 50% of it. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+880% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $1.8M | 50% |
| Germany | $423K | 12% |
| Netherlands | $320K | 8.8% |
| United States | $229K | 6.3% |
| Spain | $206K | 5.6% |
| Portugal | $191K | 5.2% |
| China | $131K | 3.6% |
| Ireland | $96K | 2.6% |
| Italy | $75K | 2.1% |
| Greece | $53K | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 2505
| 2505.10 | Sands: natural, silica and quartz sands, whether or not coloured | 86% |
| 2505.90 | Sands: natural, (other than silica and quartz sands), whether or not coloured, (other than metal-bearing sands of chapter 26) | 14% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2505.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.22 per kg, 1000% above the world average of $0.02. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sand exports from Israel
In 2024, Israel exported sand worth $653 thousand (6.1 thousand tonnes). Netherlands alone took 53% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+942% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $350K | 54% |
| Mauritius | $94K | 14% |
| Taiwan | $87K | 13% |
| Slovenia | $42K | 6.4% |
| Germany | $23K | 3.6% |
| United Kingdom | $14K | 2.2% |
| United States | $13K | 1.9% |
| Peru | $9K | 1.4% |
| Chile | $6K | 0.9% |
| France | $5K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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: Sands of all kinds; natural, whether or not coloured, other than metal-bearing sands of chapter 26.
Common questions
What is the value of sand imported by Israel?
Israel imported sand worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply sand to Israel?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Germany (12%) and the Netherlands (9%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 880% on the year.
What is the average import price of sand per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.22 per kg in 2024, 1000% above the world average of $0.02 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of sand to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.0 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, a fall of 64%. The peak was 2017 at $10.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export sand?
Yes. Israel exported $653 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Mauritius and Taiwan. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for sand?
The HS code for sand is heading 2505. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 2505.10 (86% of the value) and 2505.90 (14%). It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2505 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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