Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Waste from the mechanical working of iron or steel ne. In 2022, Waste from the mechanical working of iron or steel ne were the world's 979th most traded product, with a total trade of $3.74B. Between 2021 and 2022 the exports of Waste from the mechanical working of iron or steel ne decreased by -4.91%, from $3.93B to $3.74B. Trade in Waste from the mechanical working of iron or steel ne represent 0.016% of total world trade.
Waste from the mechanical working of iron or steel ne are a part of Scrap Iron.
Exports In 2022 the top exporters of Waste from the mechanical working of iron or steel ne were Germany ($620M), Canada ($597M), Japan ($476M), France ($350M), and United States ($187M).
Imports In 2022 the top importers of Waste from the mechanical working of iron or steel ne were United States ($870M), Italy ($437M), South Korea ($290M), Pakistan ($246M), and Luxembourg ($217M).
Ranking Waste from the mechanical working of iron or steel ne ranks 1809th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).
Description Steel is used to make a variety of objects, from automobiles to appliances. As steel is made, a variety of waste products are generated, including slag, iron oxide, and dust. Slag is a byproduct of the production of steel, and is a mixture of metal oxides and silicon dioxide. Iron oxide is a byproduct of the production of steel, and is a reddish-brown powder. Dust is a byproduct of the production of steel, and is a fine powder. These wastes are used in a number of ways, including a feedstock for the production of