Metal slag exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
Tunisia exported $6.3 million of metal slag in 2024 (4.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 50% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $23.1 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 | $6.3M | 4.4K t |
| 2023 | $12.5M | 8.2K t |
| 2022 | $5.0M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $4.4M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $19.5M | 13.2K t |
| 2018 | $23.1M | 13.3K t |
| 2017 | $15.2M | 12.5K t |
Where Tunisia exports metal slag to
France alone took 83% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $5.2M | 83% |
| South Korea | $564K | 9% |
| Belgium | $341K | 5.4% |
| Spain | $78K | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $58K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 2620
| 2620.19 | Zinc slag | 82% |
| 2620.30 | Copper slag | 9% |
| 2620.11 | Zinc slag (hard spelter) | 5.4% |
| 2620.99 | Metal slag (other) | 2.7% |
| 2620.40 | Aluminum slag | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2620.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.44 per kg, 35% 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.
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The shipment records behind Tunisia 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 Tunisia?
Tunisia exported metal slag worth $6.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 132 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 50% on 2023.
Which countries buy metal slag from Tunisia?
France was the largest buyer with 83% of the value ($5.2 million), followed by South Korea (9%) and Belgium (5%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 5 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of metal slag per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.44 per kg in 2024, 35% 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 Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $15.2 million in 2017 to $6.3 million in 2024, a fall of 59%. The peak was 2018 at $23.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal slag?
The HS code for metal slag is heading 2620. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 2620.19 (82% of the value) and 2620.30 (9%).
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