Lead slag imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $2.2 million of lead slag in 2024 (611 tonnes). It ranks 9th of 59 countries for imports of this product. That is 18% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 78% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $4.0 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.2M | 611 t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 862 t |
| 2022 | $907K | 360 t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 968 t |
| 2019 | $292K | 105 t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 705 t |
| 2017 | $40K | 27 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports lead slag from
One supplier dominates: Spain accounted for 87% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $1.9M | 87% |
| China | $153K | 6.8% |
| Ireland | $142K | 6.3% |
| Germany | $3K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.68 per kg, 441% above the world average of $0.68. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Lead slag exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported lead slag worth $937 thousand (971 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Poland accounted for 90% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest (+198% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $840K | 90% |
| Belgium | $95K | 10% |
| Nigeria | $1K | 0.1% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom lead slag imports (HS 2620.29): 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 2620.29: Slag, ash and residues: (not from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing mainly lead: excluding leaded gasoline sludges and leaded anti-knock compound sludges.
Common questions
What is the value of lead slag imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported lead slag worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 611 tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 59 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply lead slag to the United Kingdom?
Spain was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by China (7%) and Ireland (6%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of lead slag per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.68 per kg in 2024, 441% above the world average of $0.68 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of lead slag to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $40 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024. The peak was 2018 at $4.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export lead slag?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $937 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Poland, Belgium and Nigeria. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for lead slag?
The HS code for lead slag is subheading 2620.29. 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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