Price for Granulated Slag (Slag Sand) from the Manufacture of Iron or Steel in France - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Granulated Slag (Slag Sand) from the Manufacture of Iron or Steel in France (FOB) - 2023
2. Price for Granulated Slag (Slag Sand) from the Manufacture of Iron or Steel in France (CIF) - 2022
3. Exports of Granulated Slag (Slag Sand) from the Manufacture of Iron or Steel in France
4. Imports of Granulated Slag (Slag Sand) from the Manufacture of Iron or Steel in France

Price for Granulated Slag (Slag Sand) from the Manufacture of Iron or Steel in France (FOB) - 2023

The average export price for granulated slag (slag sand) from the manufacture of iron or steel stood at $117 per ton in October 2023, remaining constant against the previous month. Overall, the export price showed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in December 2022 when the average export price increased by 67% m-o-m. The export price peaked in October 2023.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In October 2023, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($117 per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK amounted to $117 per ton.

From October 2022 to October 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Luxembourg (+16.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Granulated Slag (Slag Sand) from the Manufacture of Iron or Steel in France (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for granulated slag (slag sand) from the manufacture of iron or steel amounted to $28 per ton, with an increase of 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for granulated slag (slag sand) from the manufacture of iron or steel decreased by -11.2% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $32 per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($117 per ton), while the price for Germany ($17 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+12.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Exports of Granulated Slag (Slag Sand) from the Manufacture of Iron or Steel in France

In 2022, shipments abroad of granulated slag (slag sand) from the manufacture of iron or steel was finally on the rise to reach 643K tons after two years of decline. In general, exports recorded a slight expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of granulated slag (slag sand) from the manufacture of iron or steel surged to $45M in 2022. Overall, exports posted a prominent increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Top Export Markets for Granulated Slag (Slag Sand) from the Manufacture of Iron or Steel from France in 2022:

1. United Kingdom (238.6K tons)
2. Luxembourg (219.8K tons)
3. Morocco (50.2K tons)
4. Cote d'Ivoire (44.1K tons)
5. Canada (44.0K tons)
6. Ireland (17.3K tons)
7. Belgium (13.6K tons)
8. Italy (9.7K tons)
9. Senegal (0.1K tons)

Imports of Granulated Slag (Slag Sand) from the Manufacture of Iron or Steel in France

In 2022, imports of granulated slag (slag sand) from the manufacture of iron or steel into France surged to 1.1M tons, rising by 40% compared with 2021 figures. In general, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +12.4% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +43.6% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of granulated slag (slag sand) from the manufacture of iron or steel surged to $31M in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +16.1% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Top Suppliers of Granulated Slag (Slag Sand) from the Manufacture of Iron or Steel to France in 2022:

1. Germany (964.3K tons)
2. Algeria (44.6K tons)
3. Luxembourg (39.9K tons)
4. Belgium (20.4K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform