261800 (Harmonized System 1992 for 6-digit)

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Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Granulated slag (slag sand) from iron, steel industry. In 2022, Granulated slag (slag sand) from iron, steel industry were the world's 2258th most traded product, with a total trade of $950M. Between 2021 and 2022 the exports of Granulated slag (slag sand) from iron, steel industry decreased by -4.25%, from $992M to $950M. Trade in Granulated slag (slag sand) from iron, steel industry represent 0.004% of total world trade.

Granulated slag (slag sand) from iron, steel industry are a part of Granulated Slag.

Exports In 2022 the top exporters of Granulated slag (slag sand) from iron, steel industry  were South Africa ($158M), Japan ($143M), India ($76.2M), Germany ($66.7M), and China ($46.5M).

Imports In 2022 the top importers of Granulated slag (slag sand) from iron, steel industry were United Kingdom ($107M), Netherlands ($102M), United States ($84.4M), Singapore ($55.7M), and Belgium ($51.1M).

Ranking Granulated slag (slag sand) from iron, steel industry ranks 2733rd in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).

Description Granulated slag is a byproduct of the iron and steel making process and is a mixture of molten slag and coarse slag cinders. It is used for: 1) lining furnaces to reduce the spread of sparks, 2) shielding against radiation, 3) manufacturing aggregates, 4) paving roads.

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* Trade values are converted to USD using each month's exchange rate. For December 2023 data, the exchange rate from December 30, 2023 is used.

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Historical Data

Exporters and Importers

Top Origin (2022)South Africa$158M
Top Destination (2022)United Kingdom$107M

In 2022 Granulated slag (slag sand) from iron, steel industry were the world's 2258th most traded product (out of 4,648).

In 2022, the top exporters of Granulated slag (slag sand) from iron, steel industry were South Africa ($158M), Japan ($143M), India ($76.2M), Germany ($66.7M), and China ($46.5M).

In 2022, the top importers of Granulated slag (slag sand) from iron, steel industry were United Kingdom ($107M), Netherlands ($102M), United States ($84.4M), Singapore ($55.7M), and Belgium ($51.1M).

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Market Dynamics

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Top Origin Growth (2021 -  2022)France$25.4M
Top Destination Growth (2021 -  2022)United Kingdom$43.5M

Between 2021 and 2022, the exports of Granulated slag (slag sand) from iron, steel industry grew the fastest in France ($25.4M), Serbia ($17.1M), India ($10.7M), China ($9.65M), and Turkey ($8.4M).

Between 2021 and 2022, the fastest growing importers of Granulated slag (slag sand) from iron, steel industry were United Kingdom ($43.5M), Netherlands ($36.1M), Hungary ($18.1M), France ($15M), and South Korea ($12.7M).

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Exporters of Granulated slag (slag sand) from iron, steel industry (2021 - 2022)

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Market Concentration

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This chart shows the evolution of the market concentration of exports of Granulated slag (slag sand) from iron, steel industry.

In 2022, market concentration measured using Shannon Entropy, was 4.39. This means that most of the exports of Granulated slag (slag sand) from iron, steel industry are explained by 20 countries.

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Value of Exports in Granulated slag (slag sand) from iron, steel industry

Net Trade

TOP NET EXPORTER (2022)South Africa$156M
TOP NET IMPORTER (2022)United Kingdom$105M

This map shows which countries export or import more of Granulated slag (slag sand) from iron, steel industry. Each country is colored based on the difference in exports and imports of Granulated slag (slag sand) from iron, steel industry during 2022.

In 2022, the countries that had a largest trade value in exports than in imports of Granulated slag (slag sand) from iron, steel industry were South Africa ($156M), Japan ($134M), India ($74.4M), Germany ($53.8M), and China ($44.9M).

In 2022, the countries that had a largest trade value in imports than in exports of Granulated slag (slag sand) from iron, steel industry were United Kingdom ($105M), United States ($76.3M), Netherlands ($61.5M), Singapore ($55.5M), and Bangladesh ($47.2M).

Net Trade (2022)

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Top 10 Exporters Countries of Granulated slag (slag sand) from iron, steel industry by percentage of total exports

Product Complexity

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The Complexity-Relatedness diagram compares the risk and the strategic value of a product's potential export opportunities. Relatedness is predictive of the probability that a country increases its exports in a product. Complexity, is associated with higher levels of income, economic growth potential, lower income inequality, and lower emissions.

Relatedness vs Country Complexity (2022)

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