Silica sand exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported silica sand worth $4.4 million (17.7 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $8.7 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 | $4.4M | 17.7K t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 22.0K t |
| 2022 | $4.7M | 40.0K t |
| 2021 | $4.8M | 29.7K t |
| 2020 | $5.3M | 34.8K t |
| 2019 | $8.7M | 56.5K t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 18.9K t |
| 2017 | $5.2M | 30.6K t |
Where Turkey exports silica sand to
Most of it went to Iceland (14%), China (12%), Canada (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 35%. Among the main buyer markets, Kazakhstan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland | $637K | 14% |
| China | $518K | 12% |
| Canada | $406K | 9.1% |
| Azerbaijan | $376K | 8.5% |
| Iraq | $265K | 6% |
| Georgia | $257K | 5.8% |
| Kazakhstan | $245K | 5.5% |
| Cyprus | $190K | 4.3% |
| Czech Republic | $169K | 3.8% |
| Tanzania | $167K | 3.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.25 per kg, 317% above the world average of $0.06. 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.
Silica sand imports to Turkey
Imports of silica sand by Turkey reached $54.8 million in 2024 (939.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 201 countries for imports of this product. Egypt alone supplied 60% of it. Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+171% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $32.7M | 60% |
| Belgium | $8.3M | 15% |
| United States | $5.1M | 9.3% |
| Portugal | $2.9M | 5.2% |
| Bulgaria | $2.5M | 4.6% |
| Netherlands | $1.1M | 2% |
| Spain | $659K | 1.2% |
| Tunisia | $464K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $427K | 0.8% |
| China | $164K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey silica sand exports (HS 2505.10): 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 2505.10: Sands: natural, silica and quartz sands, whether or not coloured.
Common questions
What is the value of silica sand exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported silica sand worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 148 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries buy silica sand from Turkey?
Iceland was the largest buyer with 14% of the value ($637 thousand), followed by China (12%) and Canada (9%). The top three together account for 35%, out of 102 buyer countries in total. Cyprus grew fastest among the top ten, up 148% on the year.
What is the average export price of silica sand per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.25 per kg in 2024, 317% above the world average of $0.06 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of silica sand from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $5.2 million in 2017 to $4.4 million in 2024, a fall of 15%. The peak was 2019 at $8.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.1 million a year.
Does Turkey also import silica sand?
Yes. Turkey imported $54.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Egypt, Belgium and the United States. That compares with exports of $4.4 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for silica sand?
The HS code for silica sand is subheading 2505.10. 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.
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