Sand (other types) imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported sand (other types) worth $27.8 million (1.82 million tonnes). It ranks 6th of 204 countries for imports of this product. That is 24% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $36.4 million.
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 | $27.8M | 1.82M t |
| 2023 | $36.4M | 2.17M t |
| 2022 | $33.8M | 2.17M t |
| 2021 | $33.5M | 2.50M t |
| 2020 | $26.3M | 2.41M t |
| 2019 | $25.4M | 2.55M t |
| 2018 | $30.6M | 2.80M t |
| 2017 | $24.1M | 1.08M t |
Where the United States imports sand (other types) from
One supplier dominates: Canada accounted for 74% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $20.5M | 74% |
| Mexico | $2.0M | 7.2% |
| Turkey | $1.1M | 4% |
| Bahamas | $956K | 3.4% |
| United Kingdom | $814K | 2.9% |
| Spain | $760K | 2.7% |
| China | $421K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $379K | 1.4% |
| Iceland | $267K | 1% |
| Japan | $182K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.02 per kg, 100% 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) exports from the United States
The United States exported $22.9 million of sand (other types) in 2024 (263.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 170 countries. The largest buyer markets were China (38%), Malaysia (14%), United Kingdom (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Malaysia grew fastest (+229% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.6M | 38% |
| Malaysia | $3.3M | 14% |
| United Kingdom | $1.9M | 8.3% |
| Panama | $1.4M | 6.3% |
| Bahamas | $1.2M | 5.3% |
| Canada | $660K | 2.9% |
| Mexico | $602K | 2.6% |
| Germany | $398K | 1.7% |
| Australia | $372K | 1.6% |
| Philippines | $304K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States sand (other types) imports (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) imported by the United States?
The United States imported sand (other types) worth $27.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.82 million tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 204 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply sand (other types) to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($20.5 million), followed by Mexico (7%) and Turkey (4%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 79% on the year.
What is the average import price of sand (other types) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.02 per kg in 2024, 100% 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 imports of sand (other types) to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $24.1 million in 2017 to $27.8 million in 2024, an increase of 15%. The peak was 2023 at $36.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $29.7 million a year.
Does the United States also export sand (other types)?
Yes. The United States exported $22.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, Malaysia and the United Kingdom. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $4.9 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.
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