Steel slag exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $32.4 million of steel slag in 2024 (378.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 87 countries for exports of this product. That is 32% more than in 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 | $32.4M | 378.5K t |
| 2023 | $24.6M | 315.2K t |
| 2022 | $20.9M | 288.0K t |
| 2021 | $36.5M | 464.1K t |
| 2020 | $13.1M | 262.4K t |
| 2019 | $16.1M | 390.3K t |
| 2018 | $12.8M | 302.0K t |
| 2017 | $25.4M | 504.1K t |
Where Turkey exports steel slag to
Most of it went to Japan (42%), Malaysia (28%), Indonesia (21%). Among the main buyer markets, Japan grew fastest (+168% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $13.6M | 42% |
| Malaysia | $8.9M | 28% |
| Indonesia | $6.9M | 21% |
| Spain | $1.6M | 4.8% |
| Canada | $650K | 2% |
| United States | $392K | 1.2% |
| France | $368K | 1.1% |
| Cyprus | $30K | 0.1% |
| Greece | $16K | 0.1% |
| Israel | $3K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.09 per kg, close to the world average of $0.10.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 2619: Slag, dross; (other than granulated slag), scalings and other waste from the manufacture of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel slag exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported steel slag worth $32.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 378.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 87 countries worldwide, with 6% of world exports. The value was up 32% on 2023.
Which countries buy steel slag from Turkey?
Japan was the largest buyer with 42% of the value ($13.6 million), followed by Malaysia (28%) and Indonesia (21%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 20 buyer countries in total. Greece grew fastest among the top ten, up 344% on the year.
What is the average export price of steel slag per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.09 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $0.10 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of steel slag from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $25.4 million in 2017 to $32.4 million in 2024, an increase of 28%. The peak was 2021 at $36.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for steel slag?
The HS code for steel slag is heading 2619. In Turkey all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2619.00. It sits in HS chapter 26 (ores, slag and ash). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2619 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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