Aluminum slag exports from Bahrain: data, top buyers and prices
Bahrain exported $5.1 million of aluminum slag in 2024 (33.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.1M | 33.4K t |
| 2023 | $5.1M | 20.2K t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 31.0K t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 11.4K t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 5.5K t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 6.7K t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 4.8K t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 4.2K t |
Where Bahrain exports aluminum slag to
India alone took 83% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Oman grew fastest (+536% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $4.2M | 83% |
| Oman | $859K | 17% |
| South Africa | $13K | 0.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.15 per kg, 74% below the world average of $0.57, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain aluminum slag exports (HS 2620.40): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 2620.40: Slag, ash and residues: (not from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing mainly aluminium.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminum slag exported by Bahrain?
Bahrain exported aluminum slag worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 33.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 86 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries buy aluminum slag from Bahrain?
India was the largest buyer with 83% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by Oman (17%) and South Africa (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 buyer countries in total. Oman grew fastest among the top ten, up 536% on the year.
What is the average export price of aluminum slag per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.15 per kg in 2024, 74% below the world average of $0.57 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of aluminum slag from Bahrain changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024, an increase of 232%. The peak was 2023 at $5.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminum slag?
The HS code for aluminum slag is subheading 2620.40. It sits in HS chapter 26 (ores, slag and ash). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2620 page.
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