Aluminum slag exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported aluminum slag worth $2.8 million (8.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 39% less than in 2023. Over 2018-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 360% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $4.6 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 | $2.8M | 8.0K t |
| 2023 | $4.6M | 12.9K t |
| 2022 | $2K | 3 t |
| 2021 | $463K | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $468K | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $20K | 1 t |
| 2018 | $0K | - |
Where Turkey exports aluminum slag to
Sweden alone took 59% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $1.7M | 59% |
| France | $1.1M | 39% |
| South Korea | $44K | 1.5% |
| Ireland | $21K | 0.8% |
| Libya | $6K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $3K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.36 per kg, 37% below the world average of $0.57, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aluminum slag imports to Turkey
Imports of aluminum slag by Turkey reached $1.3 million in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). Morocco alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, Bulgaria grew fastest (+140% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $708K | 53% |
| United Arab Emirates | $195K | 15% |
| Bulgaria | $148K | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $96K | 7.2% |
| Jordan | $66K | 5% |
| Tunisia | $58K | 4.4% |
| Israel | $26K | 1.9% |
| Slovakia | $20K | 1.5% |
| Croatia | $12K | 0.9% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey 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 Turkey?
Turkey exported aluminum slag worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 86 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 39% on 2023.
Which countries buy aluminum slag from Turkey?
Sweden was the largest buyer with 59% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by France (39%) and South Korea (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 6 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of aluminum slag per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.36 per kg in 2024, 37% below 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 Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $0 thousand in 2018 to $2.8 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $4.6 million. Over 7 years the average was $1.2 million a year.
Does Turkey also import aluminum slag?
Yes. Turkey imported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Morocco, the United Arab Emirates and Bulgaria. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.5 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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