Metal slag exports from Morocco: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of metal slag by Morocco reached $17.9 million in 2024 (15.9 thousand tonnes). That is 29% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $17.9M | 15.9K t |
| 2023 | $13.9M | 19.9K t |
| 2022 | $10.7M | 13.6K t |
| 2021 | $9.4M | 9.9K t |
| 2020 | $6.6M | 6.7K t |
| 2019 | $6.0M | 4.1K t |
| 2018 | $14.8M | 5.6K t |
| 2017 | $11.4M | 4.5K t |
Where Morocco exports metal slag to
The largest buyer markets were South Korea (31%), Italy (12%), India (11%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+67% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $5.6M | 32% |
| Italy | $2.1M | 12% |
| India | $2.0M | 11% |
| Spain | $1.4M | 8% |
| Japan | $1.4M | 8% |
| France | $1.1M | 6.3% |
| Turkey | $991K | 5.5% |
| Belgium | $967K | 5.4% |
| Malaysia | $370K | 2.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $327K | 1.8% |
Product types under HS 2620
| 2620.99 | Metal slag (other) | 40% |
| 2620.19 | Zinc slag | 19% |
| 2620.11 | Zinc slag (hard spelter) | 17% |
| 2620.40 | Aluminum slag | 14% |
| 2620.30 | Copper slag | 8.8% |
| 2620.29 | Lead slag | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2620.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.13 per kg, close to the world average of $1.07.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Metal slag imports to Morocco
In 2024, Morocco imported metal slag worth $332 thousand (9.1 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: Netherlands accounted for 69% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $230K | 70% |
| Spain | $99K | 30% |
| France | $2K | 0.5% |
| United States | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco metal slag exports (HS 2620): 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: 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 Morocco?
Morocco exported metal slag worth $17.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 132 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 29% on 2023.
Which countries buy metal slag from Morocco?
South Korea was the largest buyer with 31% of the value ($5.6 million), followed by Italy (12%) and India (11%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 19 buyer countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 67% on the year.
What is the average export price of metal slag per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.13 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $1.07 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of metal slag from Morocco changed since 2017?
Exports went from $11.4 million in 2017 to $17.9 million in 2024, an increase of 56%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $11.4 million a year.
Does Morocco also import metal slag?
Yes. Morocco imported $332 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the Netherlands, Spain and France. On balance Morocco is a net exporter of this product, by about $17.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal slag?
The HS code for metal slag is heading 2620. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 2620.99 (40% of the value) and 2620.19 (19%).
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