Zinc slag exports from Morocco: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of zinc slag by Morocco reached $3.5 million in 2024 (7.1 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $4.5 million.
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 | $3.5M | 7.1K t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 5.5K t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 6.0K t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $4.5M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $4.3M | 3.5K t |
Where Morocco exports zinc slag to
The largest buyer markets were India (25%), Italy (24%), France (19%). Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest (+114% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $859K | 25% |
| Italy | $820K | 24% |
| France | $663K | 19% |
| Saudi Arabia | $327K | 9.4% |
| Turkey | $282K | 8.1% |
| Greece | $170K | 4.9% |
| Thailand | $124K | 3.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $109K | 3.1% |
| Belgium | $77K | 2.2% |
| China | $41K | 1.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.49 per kg, 56% below the world average of $1.12, 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.
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The shipment records behind Morocco zinc slag exports (HS 2620.19): 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 2620.19: Slag, ash and residues: (not from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing mainly zinc, other than hard zinc spelter.
Common questions
What is the value of zinc slag exported by Morocco?
Morocco exported zinc slag worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 106 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries buy zinc slag from Morocco?
India was the largest buyer with 25% of the value ($858 thousand), followed by Italy (24%) and France (19%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 10 buyer countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 114% on the year.
What is the average export price of zinc slag per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.49 per kg in 2024, 56% below the world average of $1.12 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of zinc slag from Morocco changed since 2017?
Exports went from $4.3 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, a fall of 19%. The peak was 2018 at $4.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for zinc slag?
The HS code for zinc slag is subheading 2620.19. 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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