Bulk Construction Sand Prices — Live Index
$26–$44 $/ton (May 2026) · +1.2% vs last month · +6% vs last year. Derived from BLS PPI — Construction Sand and Gravel Mining (PCU212321212321), verified 2026-06-09, refreshed monthly.
Bulk Construction Sand Price History
This chart shows estimated $/ton prices derived from the BLS Producer Price Index since 2010. When the line goes up, the material costs more. The current estimated price is $35/ton as of 2026-05.
Current estimate: $35/ton (PPI 601.4, 2026-05). Source: BLS Producer Price Index (series PCU212321212321)
Bulk Construction Sand price by unit
| Unit | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| per ton | $26 | $44 |
| per cubic yard | $35.1 | $59.4 |
| per cubic foot | $1.3 | $2.2 |
Converted at 1.35 tons per cubic yard (2,700 lb/yd³). Delivered weight varies with moisture and gradation.
Bulk Construction Sand price by region
National pricing scaled by the BEA Regional Price Parity index (a cost-of-living proxy, not a per-state material quote).
| Region | Index (US=100) | Estimated range |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | 86.6 | $23–$38 $/ton |
| Arizona | 99.9 | $26–$44 $/ton |
| District of Columbia | 112.8 | $29–$50 $/ton |
How today compares
Over the last 16 years of BLS PPI — Construction Sand and Gravel Mining (PCU212321212321) data, bulk construction sand prices are currently at their all-time peak and 122.9% above the low of January 2010.
Methodology
Construction sand is mined alongside gravel under the same NAICS 212321 grouping. BLS PPI PCU212321212321 (Construction Sand and Gravel Mining) tracks both. Washed concrete/fill sand: density ~2,700 lb/yd³ = 1.35 tons/yd³. At $26–$44/ton, per-yd³ cost = $35–$60/yd³. National mid-estimate $35/ton ($47/yd³). Range reflects grain classification (coarse fill sand vs. fine masonry sand), wash grade, and delivery distance. Series cadence: monthly. The dollar range is re-derived whenever the underlying index moves more than 5% from the derivation point.
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Bulk Construction Sand price FAQ
How much does bulk construction sand cost in May 2026?
$26–$44 $/ton, with a mid-estimate of $35 $/ton. This is derived from BLS PPI — Construction Sand and Gravel Mining (PCU212321212321) and refreshed monthly.
Are bulk construction sand prices going up or down?
Up +1.2% versus last month and +6% versus a year ago, based on the BLS producer price index through May 2026.
What is bulk construction sand per cubic yard?
About $35.1–$59.4 per cubic yard, converted from the $26–$44 $/ton range using a density of 1.35 tons per cubic yard.
How do today's bulk construction sand prices compare to the historical range?
Current prices are at their 16-year peak (May 2026) and 122.9% above the low (Jan 2010).
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