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

Contents:

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

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

In October 2023, the average export price for granulated slag (slag sand) from the manufacture of iron or steel amounted to $83.1 per ton, with a decrease of -12.7% against the previous month. Over the period from October 2022 to October 2023, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.8%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in January 2023 when the average export price increased by 18% m-o-m. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $109 per ton in February 2023; however, from March 2023 to October 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the UK.

From October 2022 to October 2023, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Germany amounted to +3.8% per month.

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

The average import price for granulated slag (slag sand) from the manufacture of iron or steel stood at $42.0 per ton in October 2023, with a decrease of -14.1% against the previous month. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in August 2023 when the average import price increased by 282% month-to-month. The import price peaked at $49.6 per ton in March 2023; however, from April 2023 to October 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Indonesia.

From October 2022 to October 2023, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Belgium amounted to +3.5% per month.

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

In 2022, shipments abroad of granulated slag (slag sand) from the manufacture of iron or steel decreased by -18.3% to 690K tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, total exports indicated a measured expansion from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -28.5% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 48% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 965K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of granulated slag (slag sand) from the manufacture of iron or steel rose slightly to $52M in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a strong increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +17.4% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +61.8% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 48%. Over the period under review, the exports of granulated slag (slag sand) from manufacture of iron or steel reached the maximum 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 the Netherlands in 2022:

1. United Kingdom (372.1K tons)
2. Belgium (261.4K tons)
3. Germany (26.5K tons)
4. Ireland (17.2K tons)

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

After three years of growth, supplies from abroad of granulated slag (slag sand) from the manufacture of iron or steel decreased by -33.9% to 683K tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 150% against the previous year.

In value terms, imports of granulated slag (slag sand) from the manufacture of iron or steel declined markedly to $29M in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 191% against the previous year.

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

1. Japan (342.4K tons)
2. Turkey (108.2K tons)
3. Germany (100.4K tons)
4. Belgium (45.1K tons)
5. Spain (43.6K tons)
6. Algeria (36.2K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform