T3 · Product exporter position

Germany exports of Sands: natural, silica and quartz sands, whether or not coloured (HS 250510)

See where Germany stands in sands: natural, silica and quartz sands, whether or not coloured: export scale, destination breadth, market position, growth, and reported trade history.

Exporter DEUHS6 250510Latest year 2024Stable

Latest exports

$97.3MLatest observed lane total

Destination markets

127Reported active markets

Three-year growth

+1.7%Annualized change

Destination HHI

781Destination concentration

Weighted share

30.1%Reported market position

Exporter evidence

How strong is Germany in Sands: natural, silica and quartz sands, whether or not coloured?

Reported exporter totals and calculated indicators for HS 250510. Values retain their observed coverage period.

Exporter scale

Latest exports$97.3M
Current 2024 exports$97.2M
Three-year average$95.8M
Historical peak$147.7M

Market position

Active destinations127
Destination HHI781
Weighted share30.1%
Share change-0.5 pp

Competitiveness

Three-year growth+1.7%
Volatility0.6
Maximum drawdown55.2%
TrendStable
MeasureValueWhat it describes
ExporterGermanyCountry represented by this profile
Latest observed exports$97.3MSum of latest observed destination-lane values
Current 2024 exports$97.2MCommon-year comparison where reported
Three-year growth+1.7%Annualized change in exporter totals
Five-year growth+5.7%Annualized change in exporter totals
Leading destinationNLDDestination with the largest observed export value
Leading destination share15%Share of observed exporter totals
Destination concentration781HHI across destination markets
Weighted share change-0.5 ppValue-weighted latest change in market share
Limited-history lanes11.2%Share of lanes with shorter history

Destination markets

Where does Germany sell sands: natural, silica and quartz sands, whether or not coloured?

Leading destination observations ranked by reported export value, with market position and access context.

DestinationLatest exportsMarket shareGrowthAccessSignal
Netherlands$14.6M38.8%+8.8%FTA reportedGrowing
Italy$11.3M17%+10.1%FTA reportedGrowing
Switzerland, Liechtenstein$11.2M63.1%-0.2%FTA reportedGrowing
Austria$9.7M55.9%+3.1%FTA reportedStable
Belgium$6.3M20.2%+13.2%FTA reportedGrowing
China$5.9M1.4%+68.8%0.3% tariffGrowing
Poland$5.1M39.4%+3.9%FTA reportedGrowing
United Kingdom$5.1M17.7%-28.9%FTA reportedGrowing
Slovakia$3.5M26.9%-8.2%FTA reportedGrowing
France$3.2M17.9%-9.2%FTA reportedStable
Czechia$2.9M18.4%-0.7%FTA reportedGrowing
Norway$1.8M11.8%+57.4%FTA reportedGrowing

Destination

Netherlands

Latest exports
$14.6M
Market share
38.8%
Growth
+8.8%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Growing

Destination

Italy

Latest exports
$11.3M
Market share
17%
Growth
+10.1%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Growing

Destination

Switzerland, Liechtenstein

Latest exports
$11.2M
Market share
63.1%
Growth
-0.2%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Growing

Destination

Austria

Latest exports
$9.7M
Market share
55.9%
Growth
+3.1%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Stable

Destination

Belgium

Latest exports
$6.3M
Market share
20.2%
Growth
+13.2%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Growing

Destination

China

Latest exports
$5.9M
Market share
1.4%
Growth
+68.8%
Access
0.3% tariff
Signal
Growing

Destination

Poland

Latest exports
$5.1M
Market share
39.4%
Growth
+3.9%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Growing

Destination

United Kingdom

Latest exports
$5.1M
Market share
17.7%
Growth
-28.9%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Growing

Destination

Slovakia

Latest exports
$3.5M
Market share
26.9%
Growth
-8.2%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Growing

Destination

France

Latest exports
$3.2M
Market share
17.9%
Growth
-9.2%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Stable

Destination

Czechia

Latest exports
$2.9M
Market share
18.4%
Growth
-0.7%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Growing

Destination

Norway

Latest exports
$1.8M
Market share
11.8%
Growth
+57.4%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Growing

Price intelligence

How does Germany's price position vary?

Price comparisons are shown where market-level unit-value observations are available. They describe reported trade values and quantities, not quoted selling prices.

Highest reported price

Cabo Verde: $482.0K / ton.

Lowest reported price

Netherlands: $13.4 / ton.

Median price

$552.7 / ton across reported markets.

Export trend

Reported export history

Annual observations for Germany and HS 250510 where available.

YearExportsYear-on-year changeActive destinations
2010$73.1M-1.3%125
2011$84.3M+15.2%125
2012$74.2M-11.9%137
2013$68.0M-8.4%139
2014$85.4M+25.6%139
2015$67.5M-20.9%134
2016$69.7M+3.3%134
2017$69.4M-0.4%136
2018$77.4M+11.5%132
2019$73.7M-4.7%132
2020$76.8M+4.1%129
2021$92.4M+20.4%130
2022$86.4M-6.5%131
2023$103.8M+20.1%128
2024$97.2M-6.4%127

Exporter context

Germany economy and trade network

The exporter profile adds country-level trade and structural context to the selected product position. These indicators describe the country overall and are not limited to HS 250510.

Germany has reported exports of $1.6T and a trade balance of $239.2B in 2024.

Available structural indicators include 64.1% trade openness, 22.1% investment, and 1,080 active trade partners.

Reported values

Export totals and destination values describe reported merchandise trade for the stated exporter, HS6 classification, and available year.

Calculated indicators

Growth, concentration, weighted share, volatility, drawdown, and price comparisons are calculated from reported observations.

Coverage

Missing values remain “Not reported”. Country-level indicators are presented separately from product-level observations.

Frequently asked questions

Questions about Germany sands: natural, silica and quartz sands, whether or not coloured exports

Quick answers based on the figures and coverage shown on this page.

How strong is this exporter?

Use latest exports, destination breadth, growth, concentration, and weighted share together rather than relying on one measure.

Which markets are most important?

The destination table ranks reported markets by the latest observed export value.

Does the price section show quotes?

No. It summarizes reported trade value and quantity observations converted to unit values.

What should be checked next?

Compare this exporter with buyer markets, corridors, and the product overview before making a commercial decision.