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 | 104,950,469 |
| Spain | 53,782,956 |
| France | 37,867,168 |
| Germany | 28,195,808 |
| 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 | 41,120,260 | 63,830,209 | +22,709,949 |
| Spain | 31,930,619 | 21,852,337 | -10,078,282 |
| France | 23,024,533 | 14,842,635 | -8,181,898 |
| Germany | 21,164,225 | 7,031,583 | -14,132,642 |
| Belgium | 6,841,469 | 5,306,673 | -1,534,796 |
| Japan | 5,805,047 | 1,937,079 | -3,867,968 |
| South Africa | 9,988 | 7,109,875 | +7,099,887 |
| 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 | 54,704,610 |
| Netherlands | 48,954,314 |
| Japan | 41,131,951 |
| South Africa | 38,000,699 |
| France | 28,878,195 |
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 | 33,168,097 | 21,536,513 | -11,631,584 |
| Netherlands | 24,628,456 | 24,325,858 | -302,598 |
| Japan | 12,392,476 | 28,739,475 | +16,346,999 |
| South Africa | 15,900,222 | 22,100,477 | +6,200,255 |
| France | 15,303,634 | 13,574,561 | -1,729,073 |
| Germany | 18,915,511 | 3,448,713 | -15,466,798 |
| Belgium | 5,975,792 | 5,582,487 | -393,305 |
| Indonesia | 2,293,162 | 2,180,710 | -112,452 |
| Viet Nam | 2,367,805 | 995,238 | -1,372,567 |
| Norway | 1,836,427 | 990,873 | -845,554 |
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 | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| 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) | 231,626,976 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 29,688,639 |
| Other | 454,717 |
| Air transport | 13,816 |
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) | 115,987,153 | 115,639,823 | -347,330 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 21,379,504 | 8,309,135 | -13,070,369 |
| Other | 216,173 | 238,544 | +22,371 |
| Air transport | 7,721 | 6,095 | -1,626 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Medway | 54,243,698 |
| London | 41,964,732 |
| Immingham Docks | 38,036,319 |
| Runcorn | 36,880,499 |
| Hull | 31,212,463 |
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 | 30,072,678 | 24,171,020 | -5,901,658 |
| London | 25,294,561 | 16,670,171 | -8,624,390 |
| Immingham Docks | 15,908,917 | 22,127,402 | +6,218,485 |
| Runcorn | 18,027,073 | 18,853,426 | +826,353 |
| Hull | 24,750,709 | 6,461,754 | -18,288,955 |
| Port Talbot | 870,903 | 16,492,666 | +15,621,763 |
| Middlesbrough | 8,859,635 | 5,097,887 | -3,761,748 |
| Glasgow | 4,199,808 | 4,847,342 | +647,534 |
| Blyth Harbour | 3,375,459 | 4,630,426 | +1,254,967 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-12 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HOLCIM UK LIMITED | 38 |
| LKAB MINERALS LIMITED | 37 |
| CASTLE CEMENT LIMITED | 34 |
| CEBO UK LIMITED | 25 |
| TARMAC CEMENT LIMITED | 17 |
| TARMAC HOLDINGS LIMITED | 14 |
| 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 | 356,795 |
| United Republic of Tanzania | 233,149 |
| 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 | 189,714 | 167,081 | -22,633 |
| United Republic of Tanzania | 130,445 | 102,704 | -27,741 |
| Poland | 38,213 | 52,071 | +13,858 |
| Pakistan | 73,962 | 0 | -73,962 |
| Senegal | 30,000 | 0 | -30,000 |
| Egypt | 11,519 | 0 | -11,519 |
| France | 5,926 | 0 | -5,926 |
| Finland | 1,576 | 1,273 | -303 |
| Iceland | 2,559 | 0 | -2,559 |
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) | 1,293,001 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 450,558 |
| 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 | 647,131 | +1,261 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 234,703 | 215,855 | -18,848 |
| 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 | 1,211,512 |
| Liverpool Docks | 260,638 |
| Immingham Docks | 93,841 |
| 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 | 646,983 | +82,454 |
| Liverpool Docks | 120,003 | 140,635 | +20,632 |
| Immingham Docks | 41,622 | 52,219 | +10,597 |
| Felixstowe | 77,206 | 0 | -77,206 |
| Heysham | 30,383 | 20,443 | -9,940 |
| Holyhead | 39,328 | 0 | -39,328 |
| 000 | 0 | 6,003 | +6,003 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,926 | 0 | -5,926 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 1,581 | +1,581 |
| Hull | 1,576 | 0 | -1,576 |
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