Aluminum slag exports from Qatar: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of aluminum slag by Qatar reached $7.2 million in 2024 (12.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Value rose 19% on 2023. Over 2018-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 31% 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 | $7.2M | 12.7K t |
| 2023 | $6.0M | 10.0K t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 5.8K t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 4.8K t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 5.7K t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 3.4K t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 3.2K t |
Where Qatar exports aluminum slag to
One buyer market dominates: South Korea accounted for 73% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $5.2M | 73% |
| India | $2.0M | 27% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.57 per kg, close to the world average of $0.57.
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 Qatar 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 Qatar?
Qatar exported aluminum slag worth $7.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 86 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries buy aluminum slag from Qatar?
South Korea was the largest buyer with 73% of the value ($5.2 million), followed by India (27%) and Switzerland (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 buyer countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 44% on the year.
What is the average export price of aluminum slag per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.57 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.57 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of aluminum slag from Qatar changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.4 million in 2018 to $7.2 million in 2024, an increase of 404%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 7 years the average was $3.7 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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