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Natural sands market in Norway

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for natural sands in Norway experienced a notable shift between 2018 and 2022. In physical terms, market volume dropped from 3.8 million metric tons to 2.5 million metric tons, a decline of over 30%. In contrast, the market's value in US dollars grew from $52.5 million to $65.7 million over the same period, indicating a substantial rise in average prices or a shift toward higher-value segments of the sand market.

The regulatory landscape for natural resources began to change significantly from 2024 onward. A new law on sustainable products and value chains came into force in July 2024, imposing requirements on sustainability, safety, and labeling that affect materials like sand. Further legislative amendments set for July 2025 include stricter marketing rules for eco-labels, a ban on commercial peat extraction, and new regulations for CO2 transport and carbon capture, all pointing to increased environmental scrutiny for the extraction and use of natural sands.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators
1. 4.1. In kind
  1. 4.1.1. Production, 2018, 2021-2022
  2. 4.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
  3. 4.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
  4. 4.1.4. Market size, 2018, 2021-2022
2. 4.2. In value
  1. 4.2.1. Production, 2018, 2021-2022
  2. 4.2.2. Imports, 2018-2025
  3. 4.2.3. Exports, 2018-2025
  4. 4.2.4. Market size, 2018, 2021-2022
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Norway
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018, 2021-2022, K t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018, 2021-2022, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Norway in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Norway by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Norway in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Norway by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Norway, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Norway by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Norway in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Norway by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Norway in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Norway by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Norway, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Norway by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Norway in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Norway by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Norway in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Norway by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Norway, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Norway by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Norway in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Norway by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Norway in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Norway by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Norway, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Norway by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production natural sands in Norway

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In 2021, Norway's natural sands production was valued at 55 700 K $ US, showing negligible variation compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production increased by 9.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Norway in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	3.0%

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

In 2021, Norway produced 2 650 K t of natural sands, with minimal change from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, production decreased by 28.2%, equating to an annualized decline rate of 10.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Norway in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	(10.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports natural sands from Norway

Exports in kind, K t

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during the period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2020, with a 2.1-fold difference between these years. In 2021, natural sands shipments from Norway abroad totaled 105.4 K t, marking a modest decline of 9.8% year-over-year. The maximum value was recorded in 2020 at 116.8 K t, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 with a 76.1% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Norway in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	76.1%	17.4%	(9.8%)	23.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Sweden and France were the dominant destinations for exports in kind, jointly accounting for 87.5% of total flows, with the remaining share going to other markets.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Norway in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Natural sands shipments from Norway abroad declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports totaled 3 448 K $ US, representing a decline of 45.5% year-over-year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 84.6%, equating to an annualized decline rate of 46.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Norway in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(53.7%)	(38.9%)	(45.5%)	(46.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Germany (52.8% of exports in value terms), the Netherlands (13.9%), and France (10.1%) consistently held leading positions in the country structure of exports in value terms, jointly accounting for 76.7% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Norway in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports natural sands to Norway

Imports in kind, K t

Natural sands volumes imported into Norway increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports amounted to 114.2 K t, corresponding to a strong gain of 16.6% over the past year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 11.5%, equating to an annualized decline rate of 4.0%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 96.7 K t, with the largest decline that year at 25.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Norway in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(25.0%)	1.3%	16.6%	(4.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Belgium (29.1% of imports in kind), Sweden (28.5%), and Denmark (23.0%) consistently occupied leading positions in the country structure of imports in kind, jointly accounting for 80.6% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Norway in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

After a two-year decrease, cross-border shipments of natural sands into Norway increased. In 2021, imports were recorded at 15 674 K $ US, reflecting a strong increase of 22.5% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 34.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -13.3%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 12 794 K $ US, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 at 44.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Norway in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(44.8%)	(3.5%)	22.5%	(13.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Sweden (20.9% of imports in value terms), Denmark (20.0%), and the United States (17.7%) were the main suppliers of natural sands to Norway, together comprising 58.7% of total imports in value terms.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Norway in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io