26204000 - Slag, ash and residues - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Slag, ash and residues (other than from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing metals, arsenic or their compounds, Containing mainly aluminium is highly concentrated. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom captures 46.9% of imports (€87.8M), followed by 🇨🇭 Switzerland (18.3%). With an HHI of 2680, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

European exports of Slag, ash and residues (other than from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing metals, arsenic or their compounds, Containing mainly aluminium are concentrated on a few markets. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom accounts for 89.1% (€83.8M), ahead of 🇳🇴 Norway (6.8%). The top three destinations are 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇳🇴 Norway, 🇹🇷 Türkiye.

Within the EU, the leading importers of Slag, ash and residues (other than from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing metals, arsenic or their compounds, Containing mainly aluminium are 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇧🇪 Belgium. 🇳🇱 Netherlands accounts for 29.8% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were rising (11.8%) and exports rising (6.5%) 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 aluminium 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 aluminium (NC8 26204000) is 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, accounting for 46.9% 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 aluminium?

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 aluminium (NC8 26204000) is €-93.4M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €187.4M, exports: €94.0M).

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 aluminium?

The EU imported €187.4M of Slag, ash and residues (other than from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing metals, arsenic or their compounds, Containing mainly aluminium (NC8 26204000) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 411.6M 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 aluminium?

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 aluminium (NC8 26204000) is €0.4554/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 aluminium?

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 aluminium (NC8 26204000) is 🇳🇱 Netherlands, accounting for 29.8% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were rising (11.8%) and exports rising (6.5%) compared to the previous year.

1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€87.8M	46.9%	190.6M kg
2	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€34.3M	18.3%	41.5M kg
3	🇽🇸 XS	€17.6M	9.4%	24.7M kg
4	🇲🇦 Morocco	€9.9M	5.3%	15.8M kg
5	🇺🇸 United States	€9.1M	4.9%	9.0M kg
6	🇳🇴 Norway	€5.8M	3.1%	46.8M kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€83.8M	89.1%	100.0M kg
2	🇳🇴 Norway	€6.4M	6.8%	21.9M kg
3	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€1.4M	1.5%	1.7M kg
4	🇮🇳 India	€795K	0.8%	3.9M kg
5	🇹🇭 Thailand	€397K	0.4%	770K kg
6	🇺🇸 United States	€167K	0.2%	316K kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€87.8M	190.6Mt	€0.4608/kg	53.4%
2	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€34.3M	41.5Mt	€0.8253/kg	20.8%
3	🇽🇸 XS	€17.6M	24.7Mt	€0.7144/kg	10.7%
4	🇲🇦 Morocco	€9.9M	15.8Mt	€0.6230/kg	6.0%
5	🇺🇸 United States	€9.1M	9.0Mt	€1.02/kg	5.5%
6	🇳🇴 Norway	€5.8M	46.8Mt	€0.1249/kg	3.6%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€83.8M	100.0Mt	€0.8380/kg	90.2%
2	🇳🇴 Norway	€6.4M	21.9Mt	€0.2913/kg	6.9%
3	🇹🇷 Turkey	€1.4M	1.7Mt	€0.8348/kg	1.5%
4	🇮🇳 India	€795K	3.9Mt	€0.2016/kg	0.9%
5	🇹🇭 Thailand	€397K	770Kt	€0.5159/kg	0.4%
6	🇺🇸 United States	€167K	316Kt	€0.5301/kg	0.2%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€87.8M	190.6Mt	€0.4608/kg	53.4%
2	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€34.3M	41.5Mt	€0.8253/kg	20.8%
3	🇽🇸 XS	€17.6M	24.7Mt	€0.7144/kg	10.7%
4	🇲🇦 Morocco	€9.9M	15.8Mt	€0.6230/kg	6.0%
5	🇺🇸 United States	€9.1M	9.0Mt	€1.02/kg	5.5%
6	🇳🇴 Norway	€5.8M	46.8Mt	€0.1249/kg	3.6%

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