26203000 - Slag, ash and residues - EU Trade

The main extra-EU suppliers of Slag, ash and residues (other than from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing metals, arsenic or their compounds, Containing mainly copper are 🇺🇸 United States, 🇧🇷 Brazil, 🇯🇵 Japan. 🇺🇸 United States leads with 45.0% of total imports (€241.1M). The HHI concentration index stands at 2229, indicating a Moderate market.

European exports of Slag, ash and residues (other than from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing metals, arsenic or their compounds, Containing mainly copper are concentrated on a few markets. 🇰🇷 South Korea accounts for 44.0% (€23.0M), ahead of 🇯🇵 Japan (18.6%). The top three destinations are 🇰🇷 South Korea, 🇯🇵 Japan, 🇨🇦 Canada.

Within the EU, 🇧🇪 Belgium concentrates 41.0% of Slag, ash and residues (other than from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing metals, arsenic or their compounds, Containing mainly copper imports, well ahead of 🇩🇪 Germany (25.9%). The top importing member states are 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇪🇸 Spain.

In 2025, imports were stable (0.1%) and exports falling sharply (-59.8%) compared to the previous year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the main supplier of Slag, ash and residues (other than from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing metals, arsenic or their compounds, Containing mainly copper to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Slag, ash and residues (other than from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing metals, arsenic or their compounds, Containing mainly copper (NC8 26203000) is 🇺🇸 United States, accounting for 45.0% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Slag, ash and residues (other than from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing metals, arsenic or their compounds, Containing mainly copper?

The extra-EU trade balance for Slag, ash and residues (other than from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing metals, arsenic or their compounds, Containing mainly copper (NC8 26203000) is €-483.3M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €535.5M, exports: €52.2M).

How much does the EU import of Slag, ash and residues (other than from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing metals, arsenic or their compounds, Containing mainly copper?

The EU imported €535.5M of Slag, ash and residues (other than from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing metals, arsenic or their compounds, Containing mainly copper (NC8 26203000) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 248.1M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Slag, ash and residues (other than from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing metals, arsenic or their compounds, Containing mainly copper?

The weighted average import price of Slag, ash and residues (other than from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing metals, arsenic or their compounds, Containing mainly copper (NC8 26203000) is €2.16/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Slag, ash and residues (other than from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing metals, arsenic or their compounds, Containing mainly copper?

The leading EU member state importer of Slag, ash and residues (other than from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing metals, arsenic or their compounds, Containing mainly copper (NC8 26203000) is 🇧🇪 Belgium, accounting for 41.0% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were stable (0.1%) and exports falling sharply (-59.8%) compared to the previous year.

1	🇺🇸 United States	€241.1M	45.0%	94.4M kg
2	🇧🇷 Brazil	€44.7M	8.4%	21.0M kg
3	🇯🇵 Japan	€42.3M	7.9%	18.0M kg
4	🇿🇦 South Africa	€37.0M	6.9%	19.1M kg
5	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€24.3M	4.5%	31.7M kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇰🇷 South Korea	€23.0M	44.0%	5.8M kg
2	🇯🇵 Japan	€9.7M	18.6%	2.9M kg
3	🇨🇦 Canada	€8.4M	16.2%	4.2M kg
4	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€5.2M	10.0%	4.1M kg
5	🇦🇺 Australia	€2.1M	4.1%	513K kg
6	🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates	€155K	0.3%	100K kg
7	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€126K	0.2%	79K kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€241.1M	94.4Mt	€2.55/kg	61.9%
2	🇧🇷 Brazil	€44.7M	21.0Mt	€2.13/kg	11.5%
3	🇯🇵 Japan	€42.3M	18.0Mt	€2.35/kg	10.9%
4	🇿🇦 South Africa	€37.0M	19.1Mt	€1.94/kg	9.5%
5	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€24.3M	31.7Mt	€0.7669/kg	6.2%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇰🇷 South Korea	€23.0M	5.8Mt	€3.96/kg	47.1%
2	🇯🇵 Japan	€9.7M	2.9Mt	€3.35/kg	19.9%
3	🇨🇦 Canada	€8.4M	4.2Mt	€1.99/kg	17.3%
4	🇹🇷 Turkey	€5.2M	4.1Mt	€1.27/kg	10.7%
5	🇦🇺 Australia	€2.1M	513Kt	€4.15/kg	4.4%
6	🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates	€155K	100Kt	€1.55/kg	0.3%
7	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€126K	79Kt	€1.60/kg	0.3%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€241.1M	94.4Mt	€2.55/kg	61.9%
2	🇧🇷 Brazil	€44.7M	21.0Mt	€2.13/kg	11.5%
3	🇯🇵 Japan	€42.3M	18.0Mt	€2.35/kg	10.9%
4	🇿🇦 South Africa	€37.0M	19.1Mt	€1.94/kg	9.5%
5	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€24.3M	31.7Mt	€0.7669/kg	6.2%

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