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Siliceous Sands and Quartz Sands, Incl. Colored

Código 250510 (Harmonized System 2012 by 6 digits)

 2024: US$67.1M, Total Trade Exchange

2024: US$1.78M, International Sales

  2024: US$65.4M, International Purchases

In 2024, the trade exchange (includes international purchases and sales) of Siliceous Sands and Quartz Sands, Incl. Colored was US$67.1M.

In 2024, the states with the most international sales in Siliceous Sands and Quartz Sands, Incl. Colored were Baja California (US$849k), Nuevo León (US$514k), Querétaro (US$207k), Ciudad de México (US$180k), and Estado de México (US$19.4k).

The states with the most international purchases in 2024 were Nuevo León (US$28.4M), Baja California (US$17.3M), Coahuila de Zaragoza (US$7.7M), Ciudad de México (US$4.59M), and Chihuahua (US$2.3M).

In 2024, the main commercial destinations of Siliceous Sands and Quartz Sands, Incl. Colored were United States (US$1.09M), Venezuela (US$317k), Guatemala (US$147k), Ecuador (US$97.2k), and Puerto Rico (US$27.7k).

The main commercial origins of Siliceous Sands and Quartz Sands, Incl. Colored in 2024 were United States (US$63.1M), Italy (US$1.07M), United Kingdom (US$553k), Germany (US$64.4k), and France (US$63.3k).

In the global context, the main exporting countries of Siliceous Sands and Quartz Sands, Incl. Colored in 2022 were United States (US$474M), Australia (US$251M), and Malaysia (US$104M). In the same year, the main importing countries of Siliceous Sands and Quartz Sands, Incl. Colored were China (US$264M), Canada (US$249M), and Japan (US$94.1M).

Trade Balance of Mexico

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Net Trade Balance

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US$67.1M, Total Trade Exchange (2024)

In 2024, the total trade exchange of Siliceous Sands and Quartz Sands, Incl. Colored in Mexico (including international purchases and sales) was US$67.1M.

The visualizations show the net balance of Siliceous Sands and Quartz Sands, Incl. Colored 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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March, 2025

  • US$11.2M, International Purchases
  • US$138k, International Sales

In March 2025, international sales of Siliceous Sands and Quartz Sands, Incl. Colored were US$138k, while international purchases reached US$11.2M. The above results in a trade balance of -US$11.1M.

Market Concentration

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2025-Q1: US$136k, International Sales

The visualization shows the quarterly concentration of international sales of Siliceous Sands and Quartz Sands, Incl. Colored at state level.

In the first quarter of 2025, international sales were US$136k, being the states with the most sales Nuevo León (US$85.6k), Ciudad de México (US$47.1k), and Estado de México (US$3.27k).

Exchange by Territory

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International Sales

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Baja California: US$849k, State with the Most International Sales (2024)

United States: US$1.09M, Main commercial destination (2024)

In 2024, the states with the highest international sales in Siliceous Sands and Quartz Sands, Incl. Colored were Baja California (US$849k), Nuevo León (US$514k), Querétaro (US$207k), Ciudad de México (US$180k), and Estado de México (US$19.4k).

In 2024, the countries with the most international purchases from Mexico were United States (US$1.09M), Venezuela (US$317k), Guatemala (US$147k), Ecuador (US$97.2k), and Puerto Rico (US$27.7k).

International Purchases

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Nuevo León: US$28.4M, State with the Most International Purchases (2024)

United States: US$63.1M, Main Commercial Origin (2024)

In 2024, the states with the highest international in Siliceous Sands and Quartz Sands, Incl. Colored were Nuevo León (US$28.4M), Baja California (US$17.3M), Coahuila de Zaragoza (US$7.7M), Ciudad de México (US$4.59M), and Chihuahua (US$2.3M).

The countries with the most international sales to Mexico in 2024 were United States (US$63.1M), Italy (US$1.07M), United Kingdom (US$553k), Germany (US$64.4k), and France (US$63.3k).

Specialization

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Specialization by State

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The RCA-Complexity  diagram compares the Revelead Comparative Advantages of states in Siliceous Sands and Quartz Sands, Incl. Colored  and the Economic Complexity Index of each state.

RCA values ​​greater than 1 indicate that the state has comparative advantages in Siliceous Sands and Quartz Sands, Incl. Colored. 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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  • 0.083%, Mexican share in global exports - 2022
  • 3.52%, Mexican share in global imports - 2022

The visualizations show the global market for Siliceous Sands and Quartz Sands, Incl. Colored. 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 Siliceous Sands and Quartz Sands, Incl. Colored were United States (US$474M), Australia (US$251M), and Malaysia (US$104M). In the same year, the main importing countries for Siliceous Sands and Quartz Sands, Incl. Colored were China (US$264M), Canada (US$249M), and Japan (US$94.1M).