Sand in Australia | The Observatory of Economic Complexity

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Exports In 2023, Australia exported $273M in Sand, making it the 2nd largest exporter of Sand in the world. At the same year, Sand was the 86th most exported product in Australia. The main destination of Sand exports from Australia are: China ($111M), Japan ($59.5M), Chinese Taipei ($40.9M), Netherlands ($21M), and Philippines ($11.9M).

The fastest growing export markets for Sand of Australia between 2022 and 2023 were China ($19.6M), Netherlands ($18.4M), and Philippines ($3.82M).

Imports In 2023, Australia imported $2.85M in Sand, becoming the 63rd largest importer of Sand in the world. At the same year, Sand was the 965th most imported product in Australia. Australia imports Sand primarily from: China ($706k), Greece ($640k), Saudi Arabia ($412k), Norway ($343k), and New Zealand ($191k).

The fastest growing import markets in Sand for Australia between 2022 and 2023 were Saudi Arabia ($404k), Norway ($307k), and New Zealand ($53.6k).

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* Using January 2020 exchange rates when trade data is reported in local currency.

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EXPORTS (2023)$273M

IMPORTS (2023)$2.85M

NET TRADE (2023)$270M

In 2023, Australia exported $273M in Sand. The main destinations of Australia exports on Sand were China ($111M), Japan ($59.5M), Chinese Taipei ($40.9M), Netherlands ($21M), and Philippines ($11.9M).

In 2023, Australia imported $2.85M in Sand, mainly from China ($706k), Greece ($640k), Saudi Arabia ($412k), Norway ($343k), and New Zealand ($191k).