Metal slag (other) exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $24.3 million of metal slag (other) in 2024 (224.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 133% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 84% 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 | $24.3M | 224.0K t |
| 2023 | $10.4M | 141.1K t |
| 2022 | $11.4M | 148.3K t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 127.5K t |
| 2020 | $6.7M | 105.1K t |
| 2019 | $790K | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $443K | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $338K | 582 t |
Where Turkey exports metal slag (other) to
Norway alone took 94% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Norway grew fastest (+121% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $22.9M | 94% |
| Sweden | $833K | 3.4% |
| Belgium | $333K | 1.4% |
| Canada | $262K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $11K | 0% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
| Greece | $0K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.11 per kg, 88% below the world average of $0.88, 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.
Metal slag (other) imports to Turkey
Imports of metal slag (other) by Turkey reached $23.4 million in 2024 (338.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. One supplier dominates: Greece accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Greece | $13.2M | 56% |
| China | $10.2M | 44% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
| Czech Republic | $0K | 0% |
| Azerbaijan | $0K | 0% |
| Montenegro | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey metal slag (other) exports (HS 2620.99): 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 2620.99: Slag, ash and residues: (not from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing mainly metals or their compounds, n.e.c. in heading no. 2620.
Common questions
What is the value of metal slag (other) exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported metal slag (other) worth $24.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 224.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 91 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 133% on 2023.
Which countries buy metal slag (other) from Turkey?
Norway was the largest buyer with 94% of the value ($22.9 million), followed by Sweden (3%) and Belgium (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 12 buyer countries in total. Norway grew fastest among the top ten, up 121% on the year.
What is the average export price of metal slag (other) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.11 per kg in 2024, 88% below the world average of $0.88 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of metal slag (other) from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $338 thousand in 2017 to $24.3 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.3 million a year.
Does Turkey also import metal slag (other)?
Yes. Turkey imported $23.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Greece, China and Belgium. That compares with exports of $24.3 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for metal slag (other)?
The HS code for metal slag (other) is subheading 2620.99. It sits in HS chapter 26 (ores, slag and ash). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2620 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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