Metal slag exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of metal slag by Egypt reached $3.1 million in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 115% on 2023. 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 | $3.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $1.5M | 788 t |
| 2022 | $693K | 272 t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $1.0M | 661 t |
| 2017 | $898K | 615 t |
Where Egypt exports metal slag to
The largest buyer markets were India (48%), Turkey (38%), South Korea (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+818% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.5M | 48% |
| Turkey | $1.2M | 38% |
| South Korea | $274K | 8.8% |
| Belgium | $54K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $48K | 1.5% |
| Vietnam | $29K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $22K | 0.7% |
| United States | $8K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $1K | 0% |
| Czech Republic | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2620
| 2620.19 | Slag, ash and residues: (not from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing mainly zinc, other than hard zinc spelter | 52% |
| 2620.99 | Slag, ash and residues: (not from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing mainly metals or their compounds, n.e.c. in heading no. 2620 | 42% |
| 2620.91 | Slag, ash and residues: (not from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing antimony, beryllium, cadmium, chromium or their mixtures | 2.5% |
| 2620.30 | Slag, ash and residues: (not from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing mainly copper | 2.2% |
| 2620.11 | Slag, ash and residues: (not from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing mainly zinc, hard zinc spelter | 1.7% |
| 2620.29 | Slag, ash and residues: (not from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing mainly lead: excluding leaded gasoline sludges and leaded anti-knock… | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2620.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.42 per kg, 33% above the world average of $1.07. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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: Slag, ash and residues; (not from the manufacture of iron or steel) containing metals, arsenic or their compounds.
Common questions
What is the value of metal slag exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported metal slag worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 132 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 115% on 2023.
Which countries buy metal slag from Egypt?
India was the largest buyer with 48% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Turkey (38%) and South Korea (9%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 11 buyer countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 818% on the year.
What is the average export price of metal slag per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.42 per kg in 2024, 33% above the world average of $1.07 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of metal slag from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $898 thousand in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 247%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for metal slag?
The HS code for metal slag is heading 2620. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 2620.19 (52% of the value) and 2620.99 (42%). 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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