Sand exports from Jordan: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Jordan exported sand worth $2.6 million (85.5 thousand tonnes). That is 73% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 28% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $26.7 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.6M | 85.5K t |
| 2023 | $9.9M | 48.0K t |
| 2022 | $4.7M | 10.4K t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 4 t |
| 2020 | $8.1M | 36.5K t |
| 2019 | $16.4M | 515.0K t |
| 2018 | $25.6M | 704.0K t |
| 2017 | $26.7M | 706.1K t |
Where Jordan exports sand to
One buyer market dominates: China accounted for 85% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+344% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.2M | 85% |
| Saudi Arabia | $157K | 6% |
| Turkey | $113K | 4.3% |
| Bahrain | $110K | 4.2% |
| Morocco | $4K | 0.1% |
| Singapore | $3K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $2K | 0.1% |
| Taiwan | $2K | 0.1% |
| Lebanon | $2K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2505
| 2505.10 | Sands: natural, silica and quartz sands, whether or not coloured | 100% |
| 2505.90 | Sands: natural, (other than silica and quartz sands), whether or not coloured, (other than metal-bearing sands of chapter 26) | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2505.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.03 per kg, 50% 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 imports to Jordan
Jordan imported $275 thousand of sand in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were Saudi Arabia (38%), Turkey (26%), Germany (20%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+188% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $103K | 38% |
| Turkey | $73K | 26% |
| Germany | $54K | 20% |
| Greece | $13K | 4.7% |
| Denmark | $13K | 4.6% |
| Canada | $12K | 4.4% |
| France | $4K | 1.3% |
| Egypt | $3K | 1% |
| Spain | $1K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Jordan?
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 exported by Jordan?
Jordan exported sand worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 85.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 177 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 73% on 2023.
Which countries buy sand from Jordan?
China was the largest buyer with 85% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (6%) and Turkey (4%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 17 buyer countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 344% on the year.
What is the average export price of sand per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.03 per kg in 2024, 50% 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 exports of sand from Jordan changed since 2017?
Exports went from $26.7 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, a fall of 90%. The peak was 2017 at $26.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Jordan also import sand?
Yes. Jordan imported $275 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Germany. On balance Jordan is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for sand?
The HS code for sand is heading 2505. In Jordan the largest six-digit codes were 2505.10 (100% of the value) and 2505.90 (0%). 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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