Zinc slag (hard spelter) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in zinc slag (hard spelter) was worth $293.4 million in 2024, about 139.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 3% since 2017, and up 12% 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 | $293.4M | 139.7K t |
| 2023 | $261.9M | 125.9K t |
| 2022 | $327.3M | 126.5K t |
| 2021 | $313.3M | 133.7K t |
| 2020 | $227.8M | 127.3K t |
| 2019 | $271.7M | 137.5K t |
| 2018 | $316.0M | 134.6K t |
| 2017 | $284.5M | 137.1K t |
Top zinc slag (hard spelter) exporting countries
The United States is the largest exporter with 15% of world exports, followed by Italy and Germany. The top three supply 30% between them, out of 91 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $44.3M | 15% |
| Italy | $23.7M | 8.1% |
| Germany | $19.2M | 6.6% |
| Poland | $16.1M | 5.5% |
| Netherlands | $14.9M | 5.1% |
| Turkey | $14.1M | 4.8% |
| Belgium | $14.0M | 4.8% |
| France | $13.3M | 4.5% |
| Mexico | $11.9M | 4.1% |
| Spain | $10.2M | 3.5% |
| Vietnam | $8.6M | 2.9% |
| Australia | $7.2M | 2.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Belgium (25%), Italy (12%) and Japan (9%). 59 countries imported it, and the top three take 47% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $73.7M | 25% |
| Italy | $35.8M | 12% |
| Japan | $27.7M | 9.4% |
| India | $23.8M | 8.1% |
| Malaysia | $19.0M | 6.5% |
| Norway | $15.7M | 5.4% |
| Thailand | $15.5M | 5.3% |
| Austria | $12.6M | 4.3% |
| South Korea | $12.5M | 4.3% |
| France | $9.5M | 3.2% |
| Romania | $7.1M | 2.4% |
| Slovakia | $7.1M | 2.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $2.10 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Turkey averaged $2.52 per kg and Italy $2.00 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 2620.11: Slag, ash and residues: (not from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing mainly zinc, hard zinc spelter. HS 2620 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most zinc slag (hard spelter)?
The United States exported $44.3 million in 2024, 15% of the world total, followed by Italy (8%) and Germany (7%). In all, 91 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most zinc slag (hard spelter)?
Belgium imported $73.7 million in 2024, 25% of world imports, ahead of Italy (12%) and Japan (9%). The top three importers together take 47%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in zinc slag (hard spelter)?
It was worth $293.4 million in 2024, about 139.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 3% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $327.3 million. 91 countries reported exports and 59 reported imports.
What is the average price of zinc slag (hard spelter) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $2.10 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Turkey averaged $2.52 per kg and Italy $2.00 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 (hard spelter)?
The HS code for zinc slag (hard spelter) is subheading 2620.11, 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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