Sand exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of sand by Tunisia reached $2.6 million in 2024 (42.6 thousand tonnes). That is 67% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 23% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $44.8 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 | 42.6K t |
| 2023 | $7.8M | 181.5K t |
| 2022 | $44.8M | 1.24M t |
| 2021 | $22.6M | 594.2K t |
| 2020 | $25.4M | 896.7K t |
| 2019 | $18.3M | 570.8K t |
| 2018 | $22.4M | 714.7K t |
| 2017 | $15.7M | 505.2K t |
Where Tunisia exports sand to
One buyer market dominates: Italy accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.7M | 65% |
| Turkey | $517K | 20% |
| Algeria | $112K | 4.3% |
| Libya | $89K | 3.5% |
| Albania | $67K | 2.6% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $49K | 1.9% |
| Mauritania | $20K | 0.8% |
| Senegal | $19K | 0.7% |
| Greece | $12K | 0.5% |
| Mali | $10K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 2505
| 2505.10 | Silica sand | 96% |
| 2505.90 | Sand (other types) | 3.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2505.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.06 per kg, 200% 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 Tunisia
Tunisia imported $1.5 million of sand in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were United States (28%), France (17%), Italy (15%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+220% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $413K | 28% |
| France | $254K | 17% |
| Italy | $221K | 15% |
| Belgium | $188K | 13% |
| Germany | $111K | 7.5% |
| South Africa | $97K | 6.5% |
| Spain | $64K | 4.3% |
| United Kingdom | $34K | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $31K | 2.1% |
| Egypt | $21K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia 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 Tunisia?
Tunisia exported sand worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 42.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 177 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 67% on 2023.
Which countries buy sand from Tunisia?
Italy was the largest buyer with 64% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Turkey (20%) and Algeria (4%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 18 buyer countries in total. Mali grew fastest among the top ten, up 251% on the year.
What is the average export price of sand per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.06 per kg in 2024, 200% 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 Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $15.7 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, a fall of 84%. The peak was 2022 at $44.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.0 million a year.
Does Tunisia also import sand?
Yes. Tunisia imported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United States, France and Italy. On balance Tunisia is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for sand?
The HS code for sand is heading 2505. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 2505.10 (96% of the value) and 2505.90 (4%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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