Metal slag (other) imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of metal slag (other) by the United States reached $311.5 million in 2024 (296.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 99 countries for imports of this product. That is 6% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $495.8 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 | $311.5M | 296.9K t |
| 2023 | $294.8M | 288.5K t |
| 2022 | $207.3M | 259.7K t |
| 2021 | $274.4M | 357.5K t |
| 2020 | $376.8M | 499.4K t |
| 2019 | $495.8M | 558.5K t |
| 2018 | $471.7M | 565.5K t |
| 2017 | $345.8M | 546.8K t |
Where the United States imports metal slag (other) from
The largest suppliers were Canada (48%), Norway (28%), Suriname (7%). Among the main suppliers, Norway grew fastest (+127% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $150.0M | 48% |
| Norway | $87.7M | 28% |
| Suriname | $21.1M | 6.8% |
| Mexico | $19.1M | 6.1% |
| South Korea | $14.9M | 4.8% |
| South Africa | $10.7M | 3.4% |
| Japan | $3.2M | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $3.1M | 1% |
| Thailand | $822K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $178K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.05 per kg, close to the world average of $0.88.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Metal slag (other) exports from the United States
The United States exported $99.2 million of metal slag (other) in 2024 (54.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 91 countries. One buyer market dominates: Canada accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest (+983% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $58.0M | 58% |
| Poland | $23.6M | 24% |
| Belgium | $7.8M | 7.9% |
| Japan | $3.6M | 3.7% |
| Mexico | $3.3M | 3.3% |
| Sweden | $758K | 0.8% |
| France | $603K | 0.6% |
| Austria | $490K | 0.5% |
| Australia | $309K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $188K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States metal slag (other) imports (HS 2620.99): 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 2620.99: Slag, ash and residues: (not from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing mainly metals or their compounds, n.e.c. in heading no. 2620.
Common questions
What is the value of metal slag (other) imported by the United States?
The United States imported metal slag (other) worth $311.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 296.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 99 countries worldwide, with 17% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal slag (other) to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($150.0 million), followed by Norway (28%) and Suriname (7%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Norway grew fastest among the top ten, up 127% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal slag (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.05 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $0.88 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of metal slag (other) to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $345.8 million in 2017 to $311.5 million in 2024, a fall of 10%. The peak was 2019 at $495.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $347.2 million a year.
Does the United States also export metal slag (other)?
Yes. The United States exported $99.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Poland and Belgium. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $212.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal slag (other)?
The HS code for metal slag (other) is subheading 2620.99. 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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