Granulated slag trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in granulated slag was worth $1.32 billion in 2024, about 35.71 million tonnes. That is an increase of 71% since 2017, and up 3% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.32B | 35.71M t |
| 2023 | $1.29B | 36.73M t |
| 2022 | $1.15B | 26.97M t |
| 2021 | $1.05B | 29.27M t |
| 2020 | $810.2M | 27.12M t |
| 2019 | $937.8M | 34.30M t |
| 2018 | $1.00B | 31.50M t |
| 2017 | $770.9M | 29.79M t |
Top granulated slag exporting countries
South Africa is the largest exporter with 19% of world exports, followed by China and Japan. The top three supply 56% between them, out of 84 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $255.8M | 19% |
| China | $240.7M | 18% |
| Japan | $237.0M | 18% |
| Germany | $96.9M | 7.3% |
| Spain | $47.1M | 3.6% |
| Indonesia | $40.4M | 3.1% |
| France | $37.5M | 2.8% |
| Malaysia | $35.7M | 2.7% |
| Turkey | $33.4M | 2.5% |
| Netherlands | $29.7M | 2.3% |
| Italy | $27.5M | 2.1% |
| Ukraine | $25.4M | 1.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 19% of world imports, ahead of the United Kingdom and the Netherlands. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 37% across 137 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $255.0M | 19% |
| United Kingdom | $133.0M | 10% |
| Netherlands | $100.3M | 7.6% |
| Taiwan | $94.3M | 7.1% |
| Singapore | $78.6M | 5.9% |
| France | $53.6M | 4.1% |
| Croatia | $47.8M | 3.6% |
| Belgium | $44.9M | 3.4% |
| Spain | $35.5M | 2.7% |
| Poland | $33.4M | 2.5% |
| Bangladesh | $28.8M | 2.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $26.8M | 2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.04 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, South Africa averaged $0.69 per kg and China $0.02 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 2618: Granulated slag (slag sand) from the manufacture of iron or steel. HS 2618 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most granulated slag?
South Africa exported $255.8 million in 2024, 19% of the world total, followed by China (18%) and Japan (18%). In all, 84 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most granulated slag?
The United States imported $255.0 million in 2024, 19% of world imports, ahead of the United Kingdom (10%) and the Netherlands (8%). The top three importers together take 37%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in granulated slag?
It was worth $1.32 billion in 2024, about 35.71 million tonnes. That is an increase of 71% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 84 countries reported exports and 137 reported imports.
What is the average price of granulated slag per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.04 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, South Africa averaged $0.69 per kg and China $0.02 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for granulated slag?
The HS code for granulated slag is heading 2618, in chapter 26 (ores, slag and ash). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 2618 page.
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