Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Ores, slag and ash. In 2022, Ores, slag and ash were the world's 12th most traded product, with a total trade of $339B. Between 2021 and 2022 the exports of Ores, slag and ash decreased by -14.9%, from $398B to $339B. Trade in Ores, slag and ash represent 1.43% of total world trade.
Ores, slag and ash are a part of Mineral Products. They include Iron Ore, Copper Ore, Zinc Ore, Non-Iron and Steel Slag, Ash and Residues, Precious Metal Ore, Molybdenum Ore, Lead Ore, Manganese Ore, Aluminium Ore, and Nickel Ore, among others.
Exports In 2022 the top exporters of Ores, slag and ash were Australia ($101B), Brazil ($34B), Chile ($26.7B), Peru ($19.3B), and South Africa ($14.9B).
Imports In 2022 the top importers of Ores, slag and ash were China ($184B), Japan ($30.8B), South Korea ($20.7B), Germany ($11.3B), and Belgium ($5.53B).
Ranking Ores, slag and ash ranks 95th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).