Zinc slag imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of zinc slag by the United Kingdom reached $9.4 million in 2024 (10.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 28% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $14.3 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 | $9.4M | 10.3K t |
| 2023 | $7.4M | 8.4K t |
| 2022 | $8.0M | 6.7K t |
| 2021 | $14.3M | 171.5K t |
| 2020 | $9.9M | 114.6K t |
| 2019 | $13.4M | 138.5K t |
| 2018 | $9.1M | 104.1K t |
| 2017 | $5.6M | 155.7K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports zinc slag from
Most of the value came from United States (48%), France (16%), Belgium (15%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+129% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $4.6M | 48% |
| France | $1.5M | 16% |
| Belgium | $1.4M | 15% |
| South Africa | $732K | 7.8% |
| Ireland | $730K | 7.7% |
| Kenya | $205K | 2.2% |
| Mexico | $113K | 1.2% |
| Portugal | $84K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $42K | 0.4% |
| Australia | $40K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.92 per kg, close to the world average of $1.12.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Zinc slag exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $3.0 million of zinc slag in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). India alone took 52% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.5M | 52% |
| Belgium | $420K | 14% |
| Netherlands | $295K | 10% |
| Germany | $281K | 9.5% |
| Italy | $226K | 7.6% |
| Sri Lanka | $132K | 4.5% |
| France | $50K | 1.7% |
| Switzerland | $9K | 0.3% |
| Azerbaijan | $4K | 0.1% |
| Norway | $3K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom zinc slag imports (HS 2620.19): 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 2620.19: Slag, ash and residues: (not from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing mainly zinc, other than hard zinc spelter.
Common questions
What is the value of zinc slag imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported zinc slag worth $9.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 84 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply zinc slag to the United Kingdom?
The United States was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by France (16%) and Belgium (15%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 129% on the year.
What is the average import price of zinc slag per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.92 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $1.12 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of zinc slag to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.6 million in 2017 to $9.4 million in 2024, an increase of 69%. The peak was 2021 at $14.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.6 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export zinc slag?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $3.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Belgium and the Netherlands. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $6.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for zinc slag?
The HS code for zinc slag is subheading 2620.19. 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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