Sand exports from Senegal: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Senegal exported sand worth $4.5 million (39.4 thousand tonnes). That is 12% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% a year on average.
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 | $4.5M | 39.4K t |
| 2023 | $5.1M | 12.5K t |
| 2022 | $5.0M | 56.7K t |
| 2021 | $423K | 754 t |
| 2020 | $21K | 18 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 991 t |
| 2017 | $859K | 823 t |
Where Senegal exports sand to
One buyer market dominates: Singapore accounted for 51% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | $2.3M | 52% |
| China | $1.8M | 40% |
| Gambia | $360K | 8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $9K | 0.2% |
| Uganda | $4K | 0.1% |
| Angola | $4K | 0.1% |
| France | $4K | 0.1% |
| Mauritania | $2K | 0% |
| Morocco | $1K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2505
| 2505.10 | Silica sand | 92% |
| 2505.90 | Sand (other types) | 8.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2505.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.11 per kg, 450% 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 Senegal
In 2024, Senegal imported sand worth $946 thousand (5.0 thousand tonnes). China alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+133% on the year before).
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The shipment records behind Senegal sand exports (HS 2505): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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: 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 Senegal?
Senegal exported sand worth $4.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 39.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 177 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries buy sand from Senegal?
Singapore was the largest buyer with 51% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by China (40%) and the Gambia (8%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 16 buyer countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 92% on the year.
What is the average export price of sand per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.11 per kg in 2024, 450% above the world average of $0.02 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of sand from Senegal changed since 2017?
Exports went from $859 thousand in 2017 to $4.5 million in 2024, an increase of 428%. The peak was 2023 at $5.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
Does Senegal also import sand?
Yes. Senegal imported $946 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, France and Spain. On balance Senegal is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for sand?
The HS code for sand is heading 2505. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 2505.10 (92% of the value) and 2505.90 (8%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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