Sand imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported sand worth $55.9 million (953.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 23% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $55.9M | 953.4K t |
| 2023 | $45.6M | 854.3K t |
| 2022 | $64.8M | 1.04M t |
| 2021 | $52.7M | 1.09M t |
| 2020 | $38.7M | 963.6K t |
| 2019 | $45.7M | 1.16M t |
| 2018 | $40.9M | 1.01M t |
| 2017 | $37.0M | 964.8K t |
Where Turkey imports sand from
Egypt alone supplied 59% of it. Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+223% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $32.9M | 59% |
| Belgium | $8.4M | 15% |
| United States | $5.1M | 9.2% |
| Portugal | $3.4M | 6.1% |
| Bulgaria | $2.5M | 4.5% |
| Netherlands | $1.2M | 2.1% |
| Spain | $664K | 1.2% |
| Tunisia | $517K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $455K | 0.8% |
| China | $165K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 2505
| 2505.10 | Sands: natural, silica and quartz sands, whether or not coloured | 98% |
| 2505.90 | Sands: natural, (other than silica and quartz sands), whether or not coloured, (other than metal-bearing sands of chapter 26) | 2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2505.
Average import 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 exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $9.8 million of sand in 2024 (54.1 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to United States (12%), Iceland (7%), Iran (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 26%. Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.2M | 12% |
| Iceland | $719K | 7.3% |
| Iran | $670K | 6.8% |
| Azerbaijan | $575K | 5.8% |
| China | $518K | 5.3% |
| Iraq | $435K | 4.4% |
| Canada | $408K | 4.2% |
| South Africa | $368K | 3.7% |
| Egypt | $309K | 3.1% |
| Tanzania | $305K | 3.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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 Turkey?
Turkey imported sand worth $55.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 953.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 213 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply sand to Turkey?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($32.9 million), followed by Belgium (15%) and the United States (9%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 59 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 223% on the year.
What is the average import price of sand per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.06 per kg in 2024, 200% 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 Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $37.0 million in 2017 to $55.9 million in 2024, an increase of 51%. The peak was 2022 at $64.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export sand?
Yes. Turkey exported $9.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Iceland and Iran. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $46.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for sand?
The HS code for sand is heading 2505. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 2505.10 (98% of the value) and 2505.90 (2%). 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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