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 | 94,298,841 |
| Spain | 52,384,290 |
| France | 38,615,594 |
| Germany | 28,117,072 |
| Belgium | 13,382,636 |
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 | 26,706,209 | 67,592,632 | +40,886,423 |
| Spain | 26,454,037 | 25,930,253 | -523,784 |
| France | 29,239,373 | 9,376,221 | -19,863,152 |
| Germany | 22,341,374 | 5,775,698 | -16,565,676 |
| Belgium | 6,514,873 | 6,867,763 | +352,890 |
| Japan | 5,530,799 | 3,883,770 | -1,647,029 |
| 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 | 54,012,426 |
| Netherlands | 49,553,199 |
| South Africa | 38,000,699 |
| Japan | 33,202,478 |
| Germany | 25,729,944 |
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 | 28,166,291 | 25,846,135 | -2,320,156 |
| Netherlands | 29,790,658 | 19,762,541 | -10,028,117 |
| South Africa | 9,146,200 | 28,854,499 | +19,708,299 |
| Japan | 5,873,149 | 27,329,329 | +21,456,180 |
| Germany | 20,725,942 | 5,004,002 | -15,721,940 |
| France | 15,975,515 | 8,027,332 | -7,948,183 |
| Belgium | 4,645,728 | 7,143,577 | +2,497,849 |
| Indonesia | 494,566 | 3,979,306 | +3,484,740 |
| 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 | 2 | +0 |
| 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) | 222,472,668 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 31,742,269 |
| Other | 421,939 |
| 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) | 101,328,962 | 121,143,706 | +19,814,744 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 22,206,898 | 9,535,371 | -12,671,527 |
| Other | 231,957 | 189,982 | -41,975 |
| Air transport | 7,623 | 5,458 | -2,165 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Medway | 54,215,750 |
| London | 43,113,445 |
| Immingham Docks | 38,244,352 |
| Runcorn | 34,204,144 |
| Hull | 31,721,662 |
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 | 32,906,933 | 21,308,817 | -11,598,116 |
| London | 26,060,048 | 17,053,397 | -9,006,651 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,363,504 | 28,880,848 | +19,517,344 |
| Runcorn | 17,359,335 | 16,844,809 | -514,526 |
| Hull | 18,645,530 | 13,076,132 | -5,569,398 |
| Middlesbrough | 8,172,855 | 5,486,390 | -2,686,465 |
| Port Talbot | 0 | 13,182,422 | +13,182,422 |
| Glasgow | 4,213,600 | 4,389,188 | +175,588 |
| Blyth Harbour | 3,770,286 | 4,646,200 | +875,914 |
| Swansea | 0 | 2,984,084 | +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 |
| Other mining and quarrying | 4 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Other manufacturing | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
| 2025-07 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CASTLE CEMENT LIMITED | 34 |
| HOLCIM UK LIMITED | 33 |
| LKAB MINERALS LIMITED | 33 |
| CEBO UK LIMITED | 20 |
| TARMAC CEMENT LIMITED | 17 |
| TARMAC HOLDINGS LIMITED | 10 |
| BREEDON CEMENT LIMITED | 10 |
| ECOCEM GB LIMITED | 9 |
| 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 | 1,037,945 |
| Ireland | 365,473 |
| United Republic of Tanzania | 171,347 |
| Pakistan | 151,679 |
| 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 | 690,751 | 347,194 | -343,557 |
| Ireland | 202,885 | 162,588 | -40,297 |
| United Republic of Tanzania | 171,347 | 0 | -171,347 |
| Pakistan | 151,679 | 0 | -151,679 |
| Poland | 25,913 | 51,096 | +25,183 |
| Senegal | 0 | 30,000 | +30,000 |
| Malta | 13,746 | 0 | -13,746 |
| Egypt | 13,549 | 0 | -13,549 |
| France | 5,926 | 0 | -5,926 |
| Finland | 1,746 | 1,125 | -621 |
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) | 1,423,843 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 452,134 |
| Air transport | 2,357 |
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) | 1,045,207 | 378,636 | -666,571 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 235,744 | 216,390 | -19,354 |
| Air transport | 1,386 | 971 | -415 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 1,328,756 |
| Liverpool Docks | 301,629 |
| Immingham Docks | 80,588 |
| 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 | 950,120 | 378,636 | -571,484 |
| Liverpool Docks | 157,303 | 144,326 | -12,977 |
| Immingham Docks | 29,492 | 51,096 | +21,604 |
| Felixstowe | 77,206 | 0 | -77,206 |
| Holyhead | 35,609 | 3,719 | -31,890 |
| Heysham | 23,719 | 14,543 | -9,176 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,926 | 0 | -5,926 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,386 | 971 | -415 |
| 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