Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Sand. In 2021, Sand were the world's 737th most traded product, with a total trade of $2.23B. Between 2020 and 2021 the exports of Sand grew by 19.7%, from $1.87B to $2.23B. Trade in Sand represent 0.00011% of total world trade.
Sand are a part of Salt, sulphur, cement, lime, stone, & plaster. They include Silica sands and quartz sands and Natural sands nes, except sand for mineral extraction.
Exports In 2021 the top exporters of Sand were United States ($487M), Australia ($206M), Netherlands ($192M), Germany ($177M), and Belgium ($159M).
Imports In 2021 the top importers of Sand were China ($329M), Canada ($219M), Belgium ($156M), Netherlands ($122M), and Japan ($117M).
Tariffs In 2018 the average tariff for Sand was 2.9%, making it the 1162nd lowest tariff using the HS4 product classification.
Ranking Sand ranks 816th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).
Description Natural sands are used in a variety of industries. They are used in the construction industry to make concrete and asphalt. They are also used in the glass industry as a raw material.