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261800 (Harmonized System 1992 for 6-digit)

2023
World Trade $1.29BRnk 1828 / 4644
2023
Top Exporter | Top Importer $265M | $234MJapan | United States
2023
Product Complexity -0.16Rnk 2768 / 4656
2022 - 2023
Export Growth (CAGR) 15.6%Rnk 421 / 4644
2023
Share of World Trade 0.0057%Rnk 1828 / 4644

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Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Granulated slag (slag sand) from iron, steel industry. In 2023, Granulated slag (slag sand) from iron, steel industry were the world's 1828th most traded product, with a total trade of $1.29B. Between 2022 and 2023 the exports of Granulated slag (slag sand) from iron, steel industry grew by 15.6%, from $1.12B to $1.29B. Trade in Granulated slag (slag sand) from iron, steel industry represent 0.0057% of total world trade.

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

Exports In 2023 the top exporters of Granulated slag (slag sand) from iron, steel industry  were Japan ($265M), China ($255M), South Africa ($170M), Germany ($75.3M), and India ($57.1M).

Imports In 2023 the top importers of Granulated slag (slag sand) from iron, steel industry were United States ($234M), United Kingdom ($129M), Chinese Taipei ($90.1M), Singapore ($83.8M), and United Arab Emirates ($83.4M).

Ranking Granulated slag (slag sand) from iron, steel industry ranks 2768th 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 (2023)Japan$265M
Top Destination (2023)United States$234M

In 2023 Granulated slag (slag sand) from iron, steel industry were the world's 1828th most traded product (out of 4,644).

In 2023, the top exporters of Granulated slag (slag sand) from iron, steel industry were Japan ($265M), China ($255M), South Africa ($170M), Germany ($75.3M), and India ($57.1M).

In 2023, the top importers of Granulated slag (slag sand) from iron, steel industry were United States ($234M), United Kingdom ($129M), Chinese Taipei ($90.1M), Singapore ($83.8M), and United Arab Emirates ($83.4M).

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Market Dynamics

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Top Origin Growth (2022 -  2023)China$180M
Top Destination Growth (2022 -  2023)United States$63.5M

Between 2022 and 2023, the exports of Granulated slag (slag sand) from iron, steel industry grew the fastest in China ($180M), Japan ($30.9M), Indonesia ($22.5M), Mexico ($13.7M), and Germany ($11.4M).

Between 2022 and 2023, the fastest growing importers of Granulated slag (slag sand) from iron, steel industry were United States ($63.5M), Chinese Taipei ($34.2M), France ($33.7M), United Arab Emirates ($33.2M), and Canada ($18.7M).

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Exporters of Granulated slag (slag sand) from iron, steel industry (2022 - 2023)

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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 2023, market concentration measured using Shannon Entropy, was 4. This means that most of the exports of Granulated slag (slag sand) from iron, steel industry are explained by 16 countries.

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

Net Trade

TOP NET EXPORTER (2023)Japan$258M
TOP NET IMPORTER (2023)United States$223M

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 2023.

In 2023, the countries that had a largest trade value in exports than in imports of Granulated slag (slag sand) from iron, steel industry were Japan ($258M), China ($254M), South Africa ($170M), Germany ($63.3M), and India ($57M).

In 2023, the countries that had a largest trade value in imports than in exports of Granulated slag (slag sand) from iron, steel industry were United States ($223M), United Kingdom ($127M), Chinese Taipei ($83M), Singapore ($80.5M), and United Arab Emirates ($74.3M).

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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 (2023)

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