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Natural Sands of all Kinds, Incl. Colored (Exc. Arenas Auriferous and Platinum Sands Zircon, Rutile and Ilmenite, Monazite Sand, Tar or Asphalt Sands, Sands and Quartz Sands Siliceous)

Código 250590 (Harmonized System 2012 by 6 digits)

 2023: US$16.3M, Total Trade Exchange

2023: US$14.6M, International Sales

  2023: US$1.73M, International Purchases

In 2023, the trade exchange (includes international purchases and sales) of Natural Sands of all Kinds, Incl. Colored (Exc. Arenas Auriferous and Platinum Sands Zircon, Rutile and Ilmenite, Monazite Sand, Tar or Asphalt Sands, Sands and Quartz Sands Siliceous) was US$16.3M.

In 2023, the states with the most international sales in Natural Sands of all Kinds, Incl. Colored (Exc. Arenas Auriferous and Platinum Sands Zircon, Rutile and Ilmenite, Monazite Sand, Tar or Asphalt Sands, Sands and Quartz Sands Siliceous) were Baja California (US$12.9M), Nuevo León (US$739k), and Ciudad de México (US$412k).

The states with the most international purchases in 2023 were Nuevo León (US$906k), Ciudad de México (US$166k), Baja California (US$165k), Puebla (US$140k), and Chihuahua (US$103k).

In 2023, the main commercial destinations of Natural Sands of all Kinds, Incl. Colored (Exc. Arenas Auriferous and Platinum Sands Zircon, Rutile and Ilmenite, Monazite Sand, Tar or Asphalt Sands, Sands and Quartz Sands Siliceous) were United States (US$14.1M) and Chile (US$9).

The main commercial origins of Natural Sands of all Kinds, Incl. Colored (Exc. Arenas Auriferous and Platinum Sands Zircon, Rutile and Ilmenite, Monazite Sand, Tar or Asphalt Sands, Sands and Quartz Sands Siliceous) in 2023 were United States (US$896k), Spain (US$522k), China (US$64k), India (US$11.4k), and Brazil (US$9.33k).

In the global context, the main exporting countries of Natural Sands of all Kinds, Incl. Colored (Exc. Arenas Auriferous and Platinum Sands Zircon, Rutile and Ilmenite, Monazite Sand, Tar or Asphalt Sands, Sands and Quartz Sands Siliceous) in 2022 were Netherlands (US$116M), Germany (US$80.1M), and Mozambique (US$63.2M). In the same year, the main importing countries of Natural Sands of all Kinds, Incl. Colored (Exc. Arenas Auriferous and Platinum Sands Zircon, Rutile and Ilmenite, Monazite Sand, Tar or Asphalt Sands, Sands and Quartz Sands Siliceous) were Belgium (US$110M), Netherlands (US$72.8M), and China (US$65.4M).

Trade Balance of Mexico

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Net Trade Balance

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US$16.3M, Total Trade Exchange (2023)

In 2023, the total trade exchange of Natural Sands of all Kinds, Incl. Colored (Exc. Arenas Auriferous and Platinum Sands Zircon, Rutile and Ilmenite, Monazite Sand, Tar or Asphalt Sands, Sands and Quartz Sands Siliceous) in Mexico (including international purchases and sales) was US$16.3M.

The visualizations show the net balance of Natural Sands of all Kinds, Incl. Colored (Exc. Arenas Auriferous and Platinum Sands Zircon, Rutile and Ilmenite, Monazite Sand, Tar or Asphalt Sands, Sands and Quartz Sands Siliceous) at the level of states and countries. Colors more similar to blue, indicate that the territory presented a higher level of international sales. Colors more similar to red, indicate that the territory presented a higher level of international purchases.

Net International Trade

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July, 2024

  • US$115k, International Purchases
  • US$1.49M, International Sales

In July 2024, international sales of Natural Sands of all Kinds, Incl. Colored (Exc. Arenas Auriferous and Platinum Sands Zircon, Rutile and Ilmenite, Monazite Sand, Tar or Asphalt Sands, Sands and Quartz Sands Siliceous) were US$1.49M, while international purchases reached US$115k. The above results in a trade balance of US$1.37M.

Market Concentration

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2024-Q3: US$1.36M, International Sales

The visualization shows the quarterly concentration of international sales of Natural Sands of all Kinds, Incl. Colored (Exc. Arenas Auriferous and Platinum Sands Zircon, Rutile and Ilmenite, Monazite Sand, Tar or Asphalt Sands, Sands and Quartz Sands Siliceous) at state level.

In the third quarter of 2024, international sales were US$1.36M, being the states with the most sales Baja California (US$1.27M) and Nuevo León (US$97.9k).

Exchange by Territory

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International Sales

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Baja California: US$12.9M, State with the Most International Sales (2023)

United States: US$14.1M, Main commercial destination (2023)

In 2023, the states with the highest international sales in Natural Sands of all Kinds, Incl. Colored (Exc. Arenas Auriferous and Platinum Sands Zircon, Rutile and Ilmenite, Monazite Sand, Tar or Asphalt Sands, Sands and Quartz Sands Siliceous) were Baja California (US$12.9M), Nuevo León (US$739k), and Ciudad de México (US$412k).

In 2023, the countries with the most international purchases from Mexico were United States (US$14.1M) and Chile (US$9).

International Purchases

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Nuevo León: US$906k, State with the Most International Purchases (2023)

United States: US$896k, Main Commercial Origin (2023)

In 2023, the states with the highest international in Natural Sands of all Kinds, Incl. Colored (Exc. Arenas Auriferous and Platinum Sands Zircon, Rutile and Ilmenite, Monazite Sand, Tar or Asphalt Sands, Sands and Quartz Sands Siliceous) were Nuevo León (US$906k), Ciudad de México (US$166k), Baja California (US$165k), Puebla (US$140k), and Chihuahua (US$103k).

The countries with the most international sales to Mexico in 2023 were United States (US$896k), Spain (US$522k), China (US$64k), India (US$11.4k), and Brazil (US$9.33k).

Specialization

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Specialization by State

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The RCA-Complexity  diagram compares the Revelead Comparative Advantages of states in Natural Sands of all Kinds, Incl. Colored (Exc. Arenas Auriferous and Platinum Sands Zircon, Rutile and Ilmenite, Monazite Sand, Tar or Asphalt Sands, Sands and Quartz Sands Siliceous)  and the Economic Complexity Index of each state.

RCA values ​​greater than 1 indicate that the state has comparative advantages in Natural Sands of all Kinds, Incl. Colored (Exc. Arenas Auriferous and Platinum Sands Zircon, Rutile and Ilmenite, Monazite Sand, Tar or Asphalt Sands, Sands and Quartz Sands Siliceous). On the other hand, high levels of complexity (ECI) are associated with higher levels of income, potential for economic growth, lower income inequality and lower emissions.

Origins and Trade Destinations

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  • 0.38%, Mexican share in global exports - 2022
  • 0.51%, Mexican share in global imports - 2022

The visualizations show the global market for Natural Sands of all Kinds, Incl. Colored (Exc. Arenas Auriferous and Platinum Sands Zircon, Rutile and Ilmenite, Monazite Sand, Tar or Asphalt Sands, Sands and Quartz Sands Siliceous). In both charts, Mexico stands out in order to identify its participation in the export and import market.

In 2022, the main exporting countries of Natural Sands of all Kinds, Incl. Colored (Exc. Arenas Auriferous and Platinum Sands Zircon, Rutile and Ilmenite, Monazite Sand, Tar or Asphalt Sands, Sands and Quartz Sands Siliceous) were Netherlands (US$116M), Germany (US$80.1M), and Mozambique (US$63.2M). In the same year, the main importing countries for Natural Sands of all Kinds, Incl. Colored (Exc. Arenas Auriferous and Platinum Sands Zircon, Rutile and Ilmenite, Monazite Sand, Tar or Asphalt Sands, Sands and Quartz Sands Siliceous) were Belgium (US$110M), Netherlands (US$72.8M), and China (US$65.4M).