Incinerator ash exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $6.6 million of incinerator ash in 2024 (50.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 50 countries for exports of this product. That is 27% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 41% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $11.5 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 | $6.6M | 50.1K t |
| 2023 | $9.0M | 65.8K t |
| 2022 | $11.5M | 70.9K t |
| 2021 | $5.9M | 33.2K t |
| 2020 | $7.8M | 35.9K t |
| 2019 | $6.6M | 21.5K t |
| 2018 | $390K | 7.1K t |
| 2017 | $594K | 14.0K t |
Where the United States exports incinerator ash to
Canada alone took 66% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $4.3M | 66% |
| Netherlands | $2.2M | 34% |
| Lebanon | $25K | 0.4% |
| Guatemala | $10K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
| Bahamas | $0K | 0% |
| Bermuda | $0K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.13 per kg, close to the world average of $0.16.
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 States?
The shipment records behind United States incinerator ash exports (HS 2621.10): 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 2621.10: Slag and ash: ash and residues from the incineration of municipal waste.
Common questions
What is the value of incinerator ash exported by the United States?
The United States exported incinerator ash worth $6.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 50.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 50 countries worldwide, with 7% of world exports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries buy incinerator ash from the United States?
Canada was the largest buyer with 66% of the value ($4.3 million), followed by the Netherlands (34%) and Lebanon (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 8 buyer countries in total. The Bahamas grew fastest among the top ten, up 900% on the year.
What is the average export price of incinerator ash per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.13 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $0.16 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of incinerator ash from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $594 thousand in 2017 to $6.6 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $11.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for incinerator ash?
The HS code for incinerator ash is subheading 2621.10. It sits in HS chapter 26 (ores, slag and ash). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2621 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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