Zinc slag (hard spelter) exports from the United Arab Emirates: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported zinc slag (hard spelter) worth $4.9 million (2.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is 4% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $7.2 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 | $4.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $4.7M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $7.2M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $6.0M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $4.6M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $5.9M | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 1.5K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates exports zinc slag (hard spelter) to
Most of it went to South Korea (46%), Thailand (20%), Japan (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Japan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $2.2M | 46% |
| Thailand | $994K | 21% |
| Japan | $740K | 15% |
| Taiwan | $538K | 11% |
| Malaysia | $175K | 3.6% |
| Italy | $111K | 2.3% |
| Belgium | $63K | 1.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.39 per kg, close to the world average of $2.10.
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 zinc slag (hard spelter) exports (HS 2620.11): 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 2620.11: Slag, ash and residues: (not from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing mainly zinc, hard zinc spelter.
Common questions
What is the value of zinc slag (hard spelter) exported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates exported zinc slag (hard spelter) worth $4.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 91 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries buy zinc slag (hard spelter) from the United Arab Emirates?
South Korea was the largest buyer with 46% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Thailand (20%) and Japan (15%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 7 buyer countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 261% on the year.
What is the average export price of zinc slag (hard spelter) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.39 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $2.10 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of zinc slag (hard spelter) from the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $4.9 million in 2024, an increase of 84%. The peak was 2022 at $7.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for zinc slag (hard spelter)?
The HS code for zinc slag (hard spelter) is subheading 2620.11. 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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