Steel slag trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in steel slag was worth $554.4 million in 2024, about 5.78 million tonnes. That is an increase of 16% since 2017, and down 17% 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 | $554.4M | 5.78M t |
| 2023 | $666.0M | 5.84M t |
| 2022 | $677.7M | 5.38M t |
| 2021 | $631.5M | 7.21M t |
| 2020 | $357.5M | 5.74M t |
| 2019 | $437.9M | 5.95M t |
| 2018 | $578.1M | 4.72M t |
| 2017 | $477.6M | 5.99M t |
Top steel slag exporting countries
Exports are led by India (13%), Germany (9%) and Russia (6%). 87 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 28%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $71.3M | 13% |
| Germany | $49.9M | 9% |
| Russia | $36.0M | 6.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $33.3M | 6% |
| Turkey | $32.4M | 5.9% |
| United States | $29.3M | 5.3% |
| Egypt | $28.2M | 5.1% |
| Taiwan | $24.8M | 4.5% |
| Hungary | $20.5M | 3.7% |
| France | $17.9M | 3.2% |
| Mexico | $16.9M | 3.1% |
| China | $13.5M | 2.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Malaysia is the biggest buyer with 22% of world imports, ahead of Indonesia and Germany. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 42% across 109 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $121.4M | 22% |
| Indonesia | $60.7M | 11% |
| Germany | $49.8M | 9% |
| Austria | $37.7M | 6.8% |
| Japan | $37.1M | 6.7% |
| Philippines | $32.5M | 5.9% |
| Romania | $28.4M | 5.1% |
| Belgium | $16.7M | 3% |
| South Korea | $13.2M | 2.4% |
| United States | $11.1M | 2% |
| Norway | $11.0M | 2% |
| France | $10.0M | 1.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.10 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Russia averaged $1.47 per kg and Germany $0.09 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 2619: Slag, dross; (other than granulated slag), scalings and other waste from the manufacture of iron or steel. HS 2619 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most steel slag?
India exported $71.3 million in 2024, 13% of the world total, followed by Germany (9%) and Russia (6%). In all, 87 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most steel slag?
Malaysia imported $121.4 million in 2024, 22% of world imports, ahead of Indonesia (11%) and Germany (9%). The top three importers together take 42%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in steel slag?
It was worth $554.4 million in 2024, about 5.78 million tonnes. That is an increase of 16% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $677.7 million. 87 countries reported exports and 109 reported imports.
What is the average price of steel slag per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.10 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Russia averaged $1.47 per kg and Germany $0.09 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 steel slag?
The HS code for steel slag is heading 2619, 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 2619 page.
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