🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia imports of granulated slag: 2024 trade data
Saudi Arabia imported $19.1 million of granulated slag in 2024 (412.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 97% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $48.3 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of granulated slag by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $19.1M | 412.6K t |
| 2023 | $9.7M | 306.7K t |
| 2022 | $16.1M | 114.6K t |
| 2021 | $48.3M | 120.3K t |
| 2020 | $971K | 49.5K t |
| 2019 | $4.3M | 145.5K t |
| 2018 | $12.9M | 182.5K t |
| 2017 | $28.1M | 142.5K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports granulated slag from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 74% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $14.2M | 74% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $2.0M | 11% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $844K | 4.4% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $695K | 3.6% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $564K | 3% |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $504K | 2.6% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $323K | 1.7% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $1K | 0% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $0K | 0% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Average import price of granulated slag
The average declared value was about $0.05 per kg, 25% above the world average of $0.04. 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.
Saudi Arabia also exports granulated slag
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported granulated slag worth $803 thousand (10.0 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Malaysia accounted for 77% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Malaysia grew fastest (+179% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | $622K | 78% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $180K | 23% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $1K | 0.1% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $0K | 0% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 2618: Granulated slag (slag sand) from the manufacture of iron or steel.
Granulated slag trade in Saudi Arabia: questions
What is the value of granulated slag imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported granulated slag worth $19.1 million in 2024 (412.6 thousand tonnes).
Where does Saudi Arabia import granulated slag from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (74%), India (10%), United Kingdom (4%).
What is the average import price of granulated slag in Saudi Arabia?
The average declared import value was about $0.05 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $0.04 per kg.
Does Saudi Arabia export granulated slag?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported granulated slag worth $803 thousand in 2024, mainly to Malaysia, China, Belgium.
What is the HS code for granulated slag?
Granulated slag falls under HS heading 2618 (Granulated slag (slag sand) from the manufacture of iron or steel). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading granulated slag with Saudi Arabia?
These public statistics stop at country level. EximDataX builds Saudi Arabia trade from the records of its trading partners, updated weekly, so you can see who ships this product there.
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