Aluminum slag imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported aluminum slag worth $31.3 million (47.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 81 countries. That is 42% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $54.2 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 | $31.3M | 47.7K t |
| 2023 | $54.2M | 74.2K t |
| 2022 | $31.6M | 46.8K t |
| 2021 | $25.3M | 49.2K t |
| 2020 | $24.1M | 55.6K t |
| 2019 | $20.4M | 34.8K t |
| 2018 | $13.2M | 24.0K t |
| 2017 | $12.1M | 30.0K t |
Where the United States imports aluminum slag from
The largest suppliers were Canada (42%), Kuwait (23%), Vietnam (20%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $13.1M | 42% |
| Kuwait | $7.3M | 23% |
| Vietnam | $6.3M | 20% |
| Mexico | $4.3M | 14% |
| Poland | $153K | 0.5% |
| Malaysia | $121K | 0.4% |
| China | $23K | 0.1% |
| Denmark | $20K | 0.1% |
| Singapore | $10K | 0% |
| Sweden | $6K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.66 per kg, close to the world average of $0.57.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aluminum slag exports from the United States
Exports of aluminum slag by the United States reached $7.7 million in 2024 (7.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. The largest buyer markets were Belgium (40%), Canada (36%), South Korea (11%). Among the main buyer markets, South Korea grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $3.1M | 40% |
| Canada | $2.8M | 36% |
| South Korea | $836K | 11% |
| Germany | $400K | 5.2% |
| India | $216K | 2.8% |
| Vietnam | $96K | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $86K | 1.1% |
| Sweden | $55K | 0.7% |
| Equatorial Guinea | $52K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $24K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States aluminum slag imports (HS 2620.40): 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 2620.40: Slag, ash and residues: (not from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing mainly aluminium.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminum slag imported by the United States?
The United States imported aluminum slag worth $31.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 47.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 81 countries worldwide, with 8% of world imports. The value was down 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminum slag to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($13.1 million), followed by Kuwait (23%) and Vietnam (20%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 20% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminum slag per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.66 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $0.57 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of aluminum slag to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.1 million in 2017 to $31.3 million in 2024, an increase of 158%. The peak was 2023 at $54.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $26.5 million a year.
Does the United States also export aluminum slag?
Yes. The United States exported $7.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Belgium, Canada and South Korea. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $23.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminum slag?
The HS code for aluminum slag is subheading 2620.40. 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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