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

Contents:

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

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

In 2022, the average import price for granulated slag (slag sand) from the manufacture of iron or steel amounted to $30 per ton, surging by 15% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% 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 increased by +98.1% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 25% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($33 per ton), while the price for France ($15 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+20.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

The average export price for granulated slag (slag sand) from the manufacture of iron or steel stood at $86 per ton in 2022, picking up by 20% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.5%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Belgium ($90 per ton) and Italy ($86 per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($81 per ton) and France ($83 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (+3.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In 2022, approx. 360K tons of granulated slag (slag sand) from the manufacture of iron or steel were imported into Luxembourg; declining by -23.7% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports showed a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 36%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 472K tons, and then fell markedly in the following year.

In value terms, imports of granulated slag (slag sand) from the manufacture of iron or steel shrank to $11M in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +17.6% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +62.6% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 58% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $12M, and then reduced in the following year.

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

1. Germany (331.4K tons)
2. Belgium (20.1K tons)
3. France (8.6K tons)

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

In 2022, approx. 66K tons of granulated slag (slag sand) from the manufacture of iron or steel were exported from Luxembourg; which is down by -2.3% on 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 68K tons, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of granulated slag (slag sand) from the manufacture of iron or steel soared to $5.7M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +8.8% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

1. Belgium (25.5K tons)
2. France (25.1K tons)
3. Germany (13.2K tons)
4. Italy (2.1K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform