Metal slag exports from Nigeria: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of metal slag by Nigeria reached $3.1 million in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 29% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $33.6 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 | $3.1M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $1.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $804K | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $1.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $29.4M | 19.6K t |
| 2017 | $33.6M | 23.6K t |
Where Nigeria exports metal slag to
Belgium alone took 52% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest (+432% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $1.6M | 52% |
| India | $811K | 26% |
| Kenya | $440K | 14% |
| Ghana | $74K | 2.4% |
| Thailand | $70K | 2.3% |
| Poland | $67K | 2.2% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2620
| 2620.30 | Copper slag | 51% |
| 2620.19 | Zinc slag | 43% |
| 2620.40 | Aluminum slag | 4.8% |
| 2620.11 | Zinc slag (hard spelter) | 1.8% |
| 2620.91 | Slag, ash and residues: (not from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing antimony, beryllium, cadmium, chromium or their mixtures | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2620.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.34 per kg, 25% 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.
Metal slag imports to Nigeria
In 2024, Nigeria imported metal slag worth $425 thousand (3.2 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: India accounted for 56% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $239K | 56% |
| United Arab Emirates | $116K | 27% |
| Spain | $55K | 13% |
| China | $8K | 1.8% |
| Oman | $6K | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria 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 Nigeria?
Nigeria exported metal slag worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 132 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries buy metal slag from Nigeria?
Belgium was the largest buyer with 52% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by India (26%) and Kenya (14%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 7 buyer countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 432% on the year.
What is the average export price of metal slag per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.34 per kg in 2024, 25% 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 Nigeria changed since 2017?
Exports went from $33.6 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, a fall of 91%. The peak was 2017 at $33.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.3 million a year.
Does Nigeria also import metal slag?
Yes. Nigeria imported $425 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, the United Arab Emirates and Spain. On balance Nigeria is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal slag?
The HS code for metal slag is heading 2620. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 2620.30 (51% of the value) and 2620.19 (43%).
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