Copper slag exports from the United Arab Emirates: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of copper slag by the United Arab Emirates reached $3.2 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). That is 7% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $4.8 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 | $3.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 10.9K t |
| 2022 | $3.4M | 5.9K t |
| 2021 | $4.8M | 14.0K t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 6.8K t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 2.8K t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 3.7K t |
| 2017 | $3.2M | 1.4K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates exports copper slag to
India alone took 74% of it. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+82% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.4M | 74% |
| South Africa | $624K | 19% |
| Nigeria | $116K | 3.6% |
| South Korea | $82K | 2.5% |
| Uganda | $9K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.57 per kg, close to the world average of $2.50.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates copper slag exports (HS 2620.30): 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 2620.30: Slag, ash and residues: (not from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing mainly copper.
Common questions
What is the value of copper slag exported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates exported copper slag worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 81 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries buy copper slag from the United Arab Emirates?
India was the largest buyer with 74% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by South Africa (19%) and Nigeria (4%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 6 buyer countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 512% on the year.
What is the average export price of copper slag per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.57 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.50 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of copper slag from the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.2 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, an increase of 0%. The peak was 2021 at $4.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for copper slag?
The HS code for copper slag is subheading 2620.30. 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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