Copper slag exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
The United Kingdom exported $3.2 million of copper slag in 2024 (4.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 25% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $14.9 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 | 4.1K t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 4.7K t |
| 2022 | $5.4M | 8.8K t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 4.7K t |
| 2020 | $13.7M | 5.6K t |
| 2019 | $9.4M | 5.2K t |
| 2018 | $14.9M | 5.3K t |
| 2017 | $11.9M | 5.4K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports copper slag to
One buyer market dominates: Germany accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest (+213% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.0M | 63% |
| Belgium | $724K | 23% |
| India | $179K | 5.6% |
| Switzerland | $135K | 4.3% |
| Poland | $127K | 4% |
| France | $10K | 0.3% |
| United States | $1K | 0% |
| Ireland | $1K | 0% |
| Finland | $0K | 0% |
| Lithuania | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.78 per kg, 69% below the world average of $2.50, 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.
Copper slag imports to the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported copper slag worth $315 thousand (3.4 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from Spain (45%), Belgium (28%), Germany (26%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+430% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $143K | 45% |
| Belgium | $87K | 28% |
| Germany | $83K | 26% |
| India | $2K | 0.7% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| Denmark | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom 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 Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported copper slag worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 81 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries buy copper slag from the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest buyer with 63% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Belgium (23%) and India (6%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 11 buyer countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 213% on the year.
What is the average export price of copper slag per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.78 per kg in 2024, 69% below the world average of $2.50 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of copper slag from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $11.9 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, a fall of 73%. The peak was 2018 at $14.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import copper slag?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $315 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Spain, Belgium and Germany. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.9 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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