Sand (other types) exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of sand (other types) by Turkey reached $5.4 million in 2024 (36.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 13% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $5.4M | 36.3K t |
| 2023 | $6.2M | 35.8K t |
| 2022 | $6.6M | 33.4K t |
| 2021 | $5.9M | 45.3K t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 33.8K t |
| 2019 | $5.4M | 47.8K t |
| 2018 | $5.3M | 43.5K t |
| 2017 | $4.0M | 36.9K t |
Where Turkey exports sand (other types) to
Most of it went to United States (21%), Iran (10%), South Africa (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 37%. Among the main buyer markets, Tanzania grew fastest (+154% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.1M | 21% |
| Iran | $537K | 9.9% |
| South Africa | $365K | 6.8% |
| Egypt | $304K | 5.6% |
| Mexico | $263K | 4.9% |
| Libya | $217K | 4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $208K | 3.8% |
| Azerbaijan | $199K | 3.7% |
| Iraq | $170K | 3.1% |
| Tanzania | $138K | 2.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.15 per kg, 1400% above the world average of $0.01. 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 (other types) imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $1.1 million of sand (other types) in 2024 (13.7 thousand tonnes). Portugal alone supplied 50% of it. Among the main suppliers, Tunisia grew fastest (+848% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $554K | 50% |
| Egypt | $261K | 24% |
| Netherlands | $98K | 8.9% |
| Tunisia | $53K | 4.8% |
| Germany | $29K | 2.6% |
| Latvia | $25K | 2.3% |
| Belgium | $21K | 1.9% |
| United States | $12K | 1.1% |
| Japan | $8K | 0.8% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $7K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey sand (other types) exports (HS 2505.90): 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 2505.90: Sands: natural, (other than silica and quartz sands), whether or not coloured, (other than metal-bearing sands of chapter 26).
Common questions
What is the value of sand (other types) exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported sand (other types) worth $5.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 36.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 170 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries buy sand (other types) from Turkey?
The United States was the largest buyer with 21% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Iran (10%) and South Africa (7%). The top three together account for 37%, out of 104 buyer countries in total. Tanzania grew fastest among the top ten, up 154% on the year.
What is the average export price of sand (other types) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.15 per kg in 2024, 1400% above the world average of $0.01 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 (other types) from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $4.0 million in 2017 to $5.4 million in 2024, an increase of 37%. The peak was 2022 at $6.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.3 million a year.
Does Turkey also import sand (other types)?
Yes. Turkey imported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Portugal, Egypt and the Netherlands. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for sand (other types)?
The HS code for sand (other types) is subheading 2505.90. 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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