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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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | 93,310,162 |
| Spain | 51,315,060 |
| France | 37,154,237 |
| Germany | 29,055,522 |
| Belgium | 13,236,889 |
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 | 28,565,865 | 64,744,297 | +36,178,432 |
| Spain | 29,779,477 | 21,535,583 | -8,243,894 |
| France | 27,443,858 | 9,710,379 | -17,733,479 |
| Germany | 23,028,620 | 6,026,902 | -17,001,718 |
| Belgium | 7,331,436 | 5,905,453 | -1,425,983 |
| Japan | 7,477,490 | 1,937,079 | -5,540,411 |
| South Africa | 4,971 | 7,114,892 | +7,109,921 |
| Finland | 3,552,739 | 0 | -3,552,739 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 3,363,043 | +3,363,043 |
| 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 | 52,573,025 |
| Netherlands | 45,675,829 |
| South Africa | 38,000,699 |
| Japan | 36,224,913 |
| Germany | 24,697,674 |
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 | 31,121,560 | 21,451,465 | -9,670,095 |
| Netherlands | 26,414,406 | 19,261,423 | -7,152,983 |
| South Africa | 9,146,200 | 28,854,499 | +19,708,299 |
| Japan | 10,293,473 | 25,931,440 | +15,637,967 |
| Germany | 21,304,022 | 3,393,652 | -17,910,370 |
| France | 16,454,628 | 7,991,797 | -8,462,831 |
| Belgium | 5,462,291 | 6,181,267 | +718,976 |
| Indonesia | 1,159,338 | 3,314,534 | +2,155,196 |
| Finland | 3,552,739 | 0 | -3,552,739 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 3,363,043 | +3,363,043 |
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 |
| Kent | 2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
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 | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Kent | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| 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) | 218,999,750 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 31,671,815 |
| Other | 401,268 |
| Air transport | 13,081 |
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) | 107,937,008 | 111,062,742 | +3,125,734 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 21,628,129 | 10,043,686 | -11,584,443 |
| Other | 248,133 | 153,135 | -94,998 |
| Air transport | 8,696 | 4,385 | -4,311 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Medway | 51,590,699 |
| London | 40,753,049 |
| Immingham Docks | 38,244,352 |
| Runcorn | 33,741,369 |
| Hull | 31,373,572 |
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 | 31,823,774 | 19,766,925 | -12,056,849 |
| London | 25,703,734 | 15,049,315 | -10,654,419 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,363,904 | 28,880,448 | +19,516,544 |
| Runcorn | 18,192,407 | 15,548,962 | -2,643,445 |
| Hull | 24,248,744 | 7,124,828 | -17,123,916 |
| Middlesbrough | 8,172,855 | 7,457,110 | -715,745 |
| Port Talbot | 0 | 14,234,137 | +14,234,137 |
| Blyth Harbour | 3,810,185 | 4,559,736 | +749,551 |
| Glasgow | 3,946,402 | 3,845,723 | -100,679 |
| Swansea | 1,262,987 | 1,721,097 | +458,110 |
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 | 5 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
| Other mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HOLCIM UK LIMITED | 34 |
| LKAB MINERALS LIMITED | 34 |
| CASTLE CEMENT LIMITED | 34 |
| CEBO UK LIMITED | 21 |
| TARMAC CEMENT LIMITED | 17 |
| BREEDON CEMENT LIMITED | 11 |
| ECOCEM GB LIMITED | 10 |
| TARMAC HOLDINGS LIMITED | 10 |
| 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+ | 11 |
| 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 | 947,997 |
| Ireland | 335,029 |
| Pakistan | 151,679 |
| United Republic of Tanzania | 130,445 |
| Poland | 77,009 |
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 | 600,803 | 347,194 | -253,609 |
| Ireland | 183,296 | 151,733 | -31,563 |
| Pakistan | 151,679 | 0 | -151,679 |
| United Republic of Tanzania | 130,445 | 0 | -130,445 |
| Poland | 38,213 | 38,796 | +583 |
| Senegal | 30,000 | 0 | -30,000 |
| Egypt | 13,549 | 0 | -13,549 |
| France | 5,926 | 0 | -5,926 |
| Finland | 1,746 | 1,273 | -473 |
| Iceland | 2,559 | 0 | -2,559 |
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) | 1,279,395 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 421,690 |
| 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) | 930,611 | 348,784 | -581,827 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 228,455 | 193,235 | -35,220 |
| 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 | 1,197,906 |
| Liverpool Docks | 257,439 |
| Immingham Docks | 80,736 |
| Felixstowe | 77,206 |
| Holyhead | 39,328 |
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 | 849,270 | 348,636 | -500,634 |
| Liverpool Docks | 116,530 | 140,909 | +24,379 |
| Immingham Docks | 41,792 | 38,944 | -2,848 |
| Felixstowe | 77,206 | 0 | -77,206 |
| Holyhead | 39,328 | 0 | -39,328 |
| Heysham | 27,438 | 10,824 | -16,614 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,926 | 0 | -5,926 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 1,581 | +1,581 |
| Hull | 1,576 | 0 | -1,576 |
| London | 0 | 1,125 | +1,125 |
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