Aluminum slag exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of aluminum slag by Saudi Arabia reached $4.7 million in 2024 (6.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 234% on 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 | $4.7M | 6.8K t |
| 2023 | $1.4M | 4.0K t |
| 2022 | $835K | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $119K | 338 t |
| 2020 | $131K | 411 t |
| 2019 | $4.3M | 11.2K t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 9.0K t |
| 2017 | $4.6M | 2.0K t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports aluminum slag to
Most of it went to Iraq (48%), India (27%), South Korea (20%). Among the main buyer markets, South Korea grew fastest (+673% on the year before).
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.69 per kg, 21% above the world average of $0.57. 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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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported aluminum slag worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 86 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 234% on 2023.
Which countries buy aluminum slag from Saudi Arabia?
Iraq was the largest buyer with 48% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by India (27%) and South Korea (20%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 7 buyer countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 673% on the year.
What is the average export price of aluminum slag per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.69 per kg in 2024, 21% above the world average of $0.57 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of aluminum slag from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $4.6 million in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024, an increase of 1%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 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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