Zinc slag trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in zinc slag was worth $926.5 million in 2024, about 830.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 25% since 2017, and down 11% 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 | $926.5M | 830.0K t |
| 2023 | $1.04B | 1.07M t |
| 2022 | $979.1M | 785.5K t |
| 2021 | $995.1M | 1.19M t |
| 2020 | $651.9M | 883.4K t |
| 2019 | $709.6M | 903.1K t |
| 2018 | $730.9M | 761.9K t |
| 2017 | $738.9M | 1.22M t |
Top zinc slag exporting countries
Germany is the largest exporter with 14% of world exports, followed by Belgium and the United States. The top three supply 36% between them, out of 106 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $133.2M | 14% |
| Belgium | $104.3M | 11% |
| United States | $93.8M | 10% |
| Sweden | $57.2M | 6.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $56.3M | 6.1% |
| Turkey | $51.8M | 5.6% |
| Indonesia | $45.2M | 4.9% |
| Netherlands | $42.2M | 4.6% |
| France | $41.3M | 4.5% |
| Taiwan | $38.7M | 4.2% |
| Italy | $30.8M | 3.3% |
| South Korea | $22.2M | 2.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Belgium (15%), France (13%) and the Netherlands (11%). 84 countries imported it, and the top three take 38% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $136.6M | 15% |
| France | $119.2M | 13% |
| Netherlands | $99.7M | 11% |
| India | $96.9M | 11% |
| Spain | $78.8M | 8.5% |
| Japan | $67.5M | 7.3% |
| Italy | $47.9M | 5.2% |
| Norway | $44.0M | 4.8% |
| China | $41.0M | 4.4% |
| Finland | $34.6M | 3.7% |
| Poland | $31.3M | 3.4% |
| South Korea | $24.6M | 2.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.12 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Saudi Arabia averaged $1.59 per kg and the Netherlands $0.93 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 2620.19: Slag, ash and residues: (not from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing mainly zinc, other than hard zinc spelter. HS 2620 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most zinc slag?
Germany exported $133.2 million in 2024, 14% of the world total, followed by Belgium (11%) and the United States (10%). In all, 106 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most zinc slag?
Belgium imported $136.6 million in 2024, 15% of world imports, ahead of France (13%) and the Netherlands (11%). The top three importers together take 38%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in zinc slag?
It was worth $926.5 million in 2024, about 830.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 25% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $1.04 billion. 106 countries reported exports and 84 reported imports.
What is the average price of zinc slag per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.12 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Saudi Arabia averaged $1.59 per kg and the Netherlands $0.93 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for zinc slag?
The HS code for zinc slag is subheading 2620.19, in chapter 26 (ores, slag and ash). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 2620 page.
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