2619 - ORES, SLAG AND ASH, Slag - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of ORES, SLAG AND ASH, Slag, dross (other than granulated slag), scalings and other waste from the manufacture of iron or steel is highly concentrated. 🇷🇺 Russia captures 51.5% of imports (€164.8M), followed by 🇳🇴 Norway (8.2%). With an HHI of 2850, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

European exports of ORES, SLAG AND ASH, Slag, dross (other than granulated slag), scalings and other waste from the manufacture of iron or steel are concentrated on a few markets. 🇳🇴 Norway accounts for 53.1% (€22.4M), ahead of 🇦🇺 Australia (14.8%). The top three destinations are 🇳🇴 Norway, 🇦🇺 Australia, 🇺🇦 Ukraine.

Within the EU, 🇩🇪 Germany concentrates 47.6% of ORES, SLAG AND ASH, Slag, dross (other than granulated slag), scalings and other waste from the manufacture of iron or steel imports, well ahead of 🇳🇱 Netherlands (18.7%). The top importing member states are 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇷🇴 Romania.

In 2025, imports were rising (8.2%) and exports surging (36.8%) compared to the previous year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the main supplier of ORES, SLAG AND ASH, Slag, dross (other than granulated slag), scalings and other waste from the manufacture of iron or steel to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of ORES, SLAG AND ASH, Slag, dross (other than granulated slag), scalings and other waste from the manufacture of iron or steel (NC8 2619) is 🇷🇺 Russia, accounting for 51.5% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for ORES, SLAG AND ASH, Slag, dross (other than granulated slag), scalings and other waste from the manufacture of iron or steel?

The extra-EU trade balance for ORES, SLAG AND ASH, Slag, dross (other than granulated slag), scalings and other waste from the manufacture of iron or steel (NC8 2619) is €-277.8M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €320.0M, exports: €42.2M).

How much does the EU import of ORES, SLAG AND ASH, Slag, dross (other than granulated slag), scalings and other waste from the manufacture of iron or steel?

The EU imported €320.0M of ORES, SLAG AND ASH, Slag, dross (other than granulated slag), scalings and other waste from the manufacture of iron or steel (NC8 2619) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 2.4B kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of ORES, SLAG AND ASH, Slag, dross (other than granulated slag), scalings and other waste from the manufacture of iron or steel?

The weighted average import price of ORES, SLAG AND ASH, Slag, dross (other than granulated slag), scalings and other waste from the manufacture of iron or steel (NC8 2619) is €0.1357/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most ORES, SLAG AND ASH, Slag, dross (other than granulated slag), scalings and other waste from the manufacture of iron or steel?

The leading EU member state importer of ORES, SLAG AND ASH, Slag, dross (other than granulated slag), scalings and other waste from the manufacture of iron or steel (NC8 2619) is 🇩🇪 Germany, accounting for 47.6% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were rising (8.2%) and exports surging (36.8%) compared to the previous year.

1	🇷🇺 Russia	€164.8M	51.5%	88.0M kg
2	🇳🇴 Norway	€26.1M	8.2%	69.7M kg
3	🇽🇸 XS	€21.1M	6.6%	592.4M kg
4	🇺🇸 United States	€20.2M	6.3%	221.0M kg
5	🇺🇦 Ukraine	€14.3M	4.5%	473.4M kg
6	🇱🇾 Libya	€8.8M	2.7%	95.5M kg
7	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€8.7M	2.7%	94.7M kg
8	🇨🇦 Canada	€7.2M	2.2%	88.8M kg
9	🇳🇿 New Zealand	€6.9M	2.2%	5.4M kg
10	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€6.7M	2.1%	228.0M kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇳🇴 Norway	€22.4M	53.1%	334.3M kg
2	🇦🇺 Australia	€6.2M	14.8%	21.4M kg
3	🇺🇦 Ukraine	€2.6M	6.2%	186.9M kg
4	🇲🇾 Malaysia	€2.3M	5.6%	51.4M kg
5	🇽🇸 XS	€2.2M	5.1%	27.7M kg
6	🇮🇱 Israel	€2.2M	5.1%	52.5M kg
7	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€1.1M	2.7%	24.3M kg
8	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€374K	0.9%	8.6M kg
9	🇵🇰 Pakistan	€196K	0.5%	1.7M kg
10	🇺🇸 United States	€3K	0.0%	51 kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇷🇺 Russia	€164.8M	88.0Mt	€1.87/kg	57.9%
2	🇳🇴 Norway	€26.1M	69.7Mt	€0.3743/kg	9.2%
3	🇽🇸 XS	€21.1M	592.4Mt	€0.0357/kg	7.4%
4	🇺🇸 United States	€20.2M	221.0Mt	€0.0912/kg	7.1%
5	🇺🇦 Ukraine	€14.3M	473.4Mt	€0.0301/kg	5.0%
6	🇱🇾 Libya	€8.8M	95.5Mt	€0.0920/kg	3.1%
7	🇹🇷 Turkey	€8.7M	94.7Mt	€0.0920/kg	3.1%
8	🇨🇦 Canada	€7.2M	88.8Mt	€0.0809/kg	2.5%
9	🇳🇿 New Zealand	€6.9M	5.4Mt	€1.27/kg	2.4%
10	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€6.7M	228.0Mt	€0.0293/kg	2.3%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇳🇴 Norway	€22.4M	334.3Mt	€0.0669/kg	56.5%
2	🇦🇺 Australia	€6.2M	21.4Mt	€0.2914/kg	15.7%
3	🇺🇦 Ukraine	€2.6M	186.9Mt	€0.0140/kg	6.6%
4	🇲🇾 Malaysia	€2.3M	51.4Mt	€0.0456/kg	5.9%
5	🇽🇸 XS	€2.2M	27.7Mt	€0.0782/kg	5.5%
6	🇮🇱 Israel	€2.2M	52.5Mt	€0.0410/kg	5.4%
7	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€1.1M	24.3Mt	€0.0473/kg	2.9%
8	🇹🇷 Turkey	€374K	8.6Mt	€0.0436/kg	0.9%
9	🇵🇰 Pakistan	€196K	1.7Mt	€0.1143/kg	0.5%
10	🇺🇸 United States	€3K	51	€58.67/kg	0.0%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇷🇺 Russia	€164.8M	88.0Mt	€1.87/kg	57.9%
2	🇳🇴 Norway	€26.1M	69.7Mt	€0.3743/kg	9.2%
3	🇽🇸 XS	€21.1M	592.4Mt	€0.0357/kg	7.4%
4	🇺🇸 United States	€20.2M	221.0Mt	€0.0912/kg	7.1%
5	🇺🇦 Ukraine	€14.3M	473.4Mt	€0.0301/kg	5.0%
6	🇱🇾 Libya	€8.8M	95.5Mt	€0.0920/kg	3.1%
7	🇹🇷 Turkey	€8.7M	94.7Mt	€0.0920/kg	3.1%
8	🇨🇦 Canada	€7.2M	88.8Mt	€0.0809/kg	2.5%
9	🇳🇿 New Zealand	€6.9M	5.4Mt	€1.27/kg	2.4%
10	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€6.7M	228.0Mt	€0.0293/kg	2.3%

EU External Trade - ORES, SLAG AND ASH, Slag, dross (other than granulated slag), scalings and other waste from the manufacture of iron or steel

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