Import/export HS code 2618: Granulated slag from iron or steel production
Granulated slag, also called slag sand, is a byproduct from making iron or steel. It’s often used in construction and cement
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* UK only, last 24 months analysed
Imports by country
What this shows: Import market volume by exporter country into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 105,126,744 |
| Spain | 53,250,660 |
| France | 37,938,069 |
| Germany | 27,817,931 |
| Belgium | 12,148,142 |
Countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month volume, right side by second 12-month volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 44,460,532 | 60,666,212 | +16,205,680 |
| Spain | 32,875,101 | 20,375,559 | -12,499,542 |
| France | 20,924,217 | 17,013,852 | -3,910,365 |
| Germany | 20,728,314 | 7,089,617 | -13,638,697 |
| Belgium | 7,184,108 | 4,964,034 | -2,220,074 |
| South Africa | 9,988 | 7,109,875 | +7,099,887 |
| Japan | 3,908,756 | 1,937,079 | -1,971,677 |
| Viet Nam | 2,367,805 | 995,238 | -1,372,567 |
| Finland | 2,621,273 | 0 | -2,621,273 |
| Italy | 1,674,010 | 826 | -1,673,184 |
Imports by country of origin
What this shows: Import volume by production origin country. Differences from exporter-country data can indicate re-export routes.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 54,172,314 |
| Netherlands | 49,150,322 |
| Japan | 39,802,082 |
| South Africa | 38,000,699 |
| France | 29,806,737 |
Country of origin rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 33,796,755 | 20,375,559 | -13,421,196 |
| Netherlands | 23,741,268 | 25,409,054 | +1,667,786 |
| Japan | 13,217,292 | 26,584,790 | +13,367,498 |
| South Africa | 15,900,222 | 22,100,477 | +6,200,255 |
| France | 14,530,717 | 15,276,020 | +745,303 |
| Germany | 18,970,000 | 2,899,165 | -16,070,835 |
| Belgium | 6,588,166 | 4,970,113 | -1,618,053 |
| Indonesia | 2,293,162 | 2,180,710 | -112,452 |
| Viet Nam | 2,367,805 | 995,238 | -1,372,567 |
| Norway | 1,661,851 | 990,873 | -670,978 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Kent | 2 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 |
UK regions rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: UK regions are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month importer count, right side by second 12-month importer count, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| UK region | First 12m | Second 12m | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Kent | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Northern Ireland | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 232,830,968 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 26,986,616 |
| Other | 497,668 |
| Air transport | 12,612 |
Transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 117,306,221 | 115,524,747 | -1,781,474 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 20,255,311 | 6,731,305 | -13,524,006 |
| Other | 213,892 | 283,776 | +69,884 |
| Air transport | 8,434 | 4,178 | -4,256 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Medway | 53,516,538 |
| London | 40,765,099 |
| Immingham Docks | 38,036,319 |
| Runcorn | 37,474,711 |
| Hull | 32,894,749 |
Port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medway | 29,295,262 | 24,221,276 | -5,073,986 |
| London | 26,008,363 | 14,756,736 | -11,251,627 |
| Immingham Docks | 15,908,917 | 22,127,402 | +6,218,485 |
| Runcorn | 18,502,909 | 18,971,802 | +468,893 |
| Hull | 25,093,348 | 7,801,401 | -17,291,947 |
| Port Talbot | 2,558,577 | 15,371,414 | +12,812,837 |
| Middlesbrough | 6,963,344 | 5,097,887 | -1,865,457 |
| Glasgow | 4,178,499 | 4,440,913 | +262,414 |
| Blyth Harbour | 3,079,996 | 4,360,691 | +1,280,695 |
| Swansea | 2,984,084 | 0 | -2,984,084 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products
|
6 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
4 |
|
Other mining and quarrying
|
3 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
2 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 5 |
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HOLCIM UK LIMITED | 39 |
| LKAB MINERALS LIMITED | 38 |
| CASTLE CEMENT LIMITED | 34 |
| CEBO UK LIMITED | 26 |
| TARMAC CEMENT LIMITED | 17 |
| TARMAC HOLDINGS LIMITED | 15 |
| ECOCEM GB LIMITED | 13 |
| BREEDON CEMENT LIMITED | 12 |
| TRONOX PIGMENT UK LIMITED | 9 |
| AGGREGATE INDUSTRIES LIMITED | 5 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Exports by country
What this shows: Export market volume by destination country from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 938,646 |
| Ireland | 362,075 |
| United Republic of Tanzania | 278,194 |
| Poland | 90,284 |
| Pakistan | 73,962 |
Export countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Destination countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export volume, right side by second 12-month export volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 395,809 | 542,837 | +147,028 |
| Ireland | 189,251 | 172,824 | -16,427 |
| United Republic of Tanzania | 130,445 | 147,749 | +17,304 |
| Poland | 50,918 | 39,366 | -11,552 |
| Pakistan | 73,962 | 0 | -73,962 |
| Senegal | 30,000 | 0 | -30,000 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 19,600 | +19,600 |
| Egypt | 11,519 | 0 | -11,519 |
| France | 5,926 | 0 | -5,926 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 0 | 3,708 | +3,708 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 6,003 |
Export origin countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 0 | 6,003 | +6,003 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,340,481 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 474,438 |
| Other | 6,003 |
| Air transport | 971 |
Export transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 645,870 | 694,611 | +48,741 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 246,945 | 227,493 | -19,452 |
| Other | 0 | 6,003 | +6,003 |
| Air transport | 0 | 971 | +971 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 1,258,823 |
| Liverpool Docks | 261,242 |
| Immingham Docks | 94,010 |
| Felixstowe | 77,206 |
| Heysham | 50,826 |
Export port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 564,529 | 694,294 | +129,765 |
| Liverpool Docks | 119,540 | 141,702 | +22,162 |
| Immingham Docks | 54,327 | 39,683 | -14,644 |
| Felixstowe | 77,206 | 0 | -77,206 |
| Heysham | 30,383 | 20,443 | -9,940 |
| Holyhead | 39,328 | 4,146 | -35,182 |
| Tyne | 0 | 18,600 | +18,600 |
| 000 | 0 | 6,003 | +6,003 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,926 | 0 | -5,926 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 2,111 | +2,111 |
Quick facts
HS code: 2618
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Granulated slag, also called slag sand, is a byproduct from making iron or steel. It’s often used in construction and cement