Which Country Imports the Most Slag and Ash in the World?

In 2016, the amount of slag and ash imported worldwide stood at X tonnes, stabilizing at the previous year level. Overall, slag and ash imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014, when import increased by X% from the previous year level. In that year, global slag and ash imports attained its maximum volume of X tonnes. From 2015 to 2016, growth of global slag and ash imports failed to regain its strength.

In value terms, slag and ash imports stood at $X in 2016. In general, slag and ash imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Global slag and ash import peaked of $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2016, it failed to regain its strength.

Top Slag And Ash Importing Countries in the World

X. South Korea (X million USD)

X. USA (X million USD)

X. Japan (X million USD)

X. Germany (X million USD)

X. Belgium (X million USD)

X. Thailand (X million USD)

X. Italy (X million USD)

X. China (X million USD)

X. Czech Republic (X million USD)

X. Russia (X million USD)

X. Kazakhstan (X million USD)

X. India (X million USD)

Slag And Ash Imports By Country

Japan (X tonnes), and Russia (X tonnes) were the largest importers of slag and ash in 2016, resulting at near X%, and X% of total imports, respectively. South Korea (X tonnes) ranks second globally in slag and ash imports with a X% share, following Germany (X%), India (X%), and the U.S. (X%). The following importers - China (X tonnes), Kazakhstan (X tonnes), Italy (X tonnes), Thailand (X tonnes), Czech Republic (X tonnes), and Belgium (X tonnes) together made up X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2016, the most notable growth rate of slag and ash imports, among the main importing countries, was attained by the U.S. (+X% per year), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest slag and ash markets worldwide were South Korea ($X), the U.S. ($X) and Japan ($X), with a combined X% share of global imports.

South Korea (+X% per year) had the highest growth rate of slag and ash imports, in terms of the main importing countries, over the last X years, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Slag And Ash Import Prices By Country

In 2016, the average import price for slag and ash amounted to $X per tonne, going down by -X% against the previous year. In general, slag and ash import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, when it surged by X% from the previous year level. Over the period under review, average slag and ash import price reached its maximum level of $X per tonne in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2016, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst major importing countries. In 2016, the country with the highest import prices was the U.S. ($X per tonne), while India ($X per tonne) was among the lowest.

From 2007 to 2016, the most notable growth rate of slag and ash import prices was attained by China (+X% per year), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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