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 | 95,244,255 |
| Spain | 52,520,610 |
| France | 38,241,326 |
| Germany | 29,586,843 |
| Belgium | 13,733,145 |
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 | 26,360,946 | 68,883,309 | +42,522,363 |
| Spain | 28,042,640 | 24,477,970 | -3,564,670 |
| France | 28,088,908 | 10,152,418 | -17,936,490 |
| Germany | 22,796,148 | 6,790,695 | -16,005,453 |
| Belgium | 7,214,628 | 6,518,517 | -696,111 |
| 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 | 54,148,746 |
| Netherlands | 48,655,262 |
| South Africa | 38,000,699 |
| Japan | 36,224,913 |
| Germany | 25,228,995 |
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 | 29,754,894 | 24,393,852 | -5,361,042 |
| Netherlands | 27,501,109 | 21,154,153 | -6,346,956 |
| South Africa | 9,146,200 | 28,854,499 | +19,708,299 |
| Japan | 8,662,331 | 27,562,582 | +18,900,251 |
| Germany | 21,121,182 | 4,107,813 | -17,013,369 |
| France | 16,012,675 | 8,433,836 | -7,578,839 |
| Belgium | 5,345,483 | 6,794,331 | +1,448,848 |
| 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 | 5 |
| 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 | 3 | 3 | +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) | 224,533,315 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 32,203,222 |
| Other | 415,877 |
| 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) | 106,026,678 | 118,506,637 | +12,479,959 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 20,697,131 | 11,506,091 | -9,191,040 |
| Other | 235,429 | 180,448 | -54,981 |
| 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 | 54,191,778 |
| London | 41,941,844 |
| Immingham Docks | 38,244,352 |
| Runcorn | 34,561,600 |
| Hull | 31,869,828 |
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 | 32,990,111 | 21,201,667 | -11,788,444 |
| London | 24,894,749 | 17,047,095 | -7,847,654 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,363,504 | 28,880,848 | +19,517,344 |
| Runcorn | 17,338,383 | 17,223,217 | -115,166 |
| Hull | 21,687,216 | 10,182,612 | -11,504,604 |
| Middlesbrough | 8,172,855 | 7,457,110 | -715,745 |
| Port Talbot | 0 | 14,234,137 | +14,234,137 |
| Glasgow | 4,591,401 | 4,011,387 | -580,014 |
| Blyth Harbour | 3,810,185 | 4,559,736 | +749,551 |
| Swansea | 842,491 | 2,141,593 | +1,299,102 |
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 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
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+ | 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 | 947,997 |
| Ireland | 350,469 |
| 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 | 600,803 | 347,194 | -253,609 |
| Ireland | 187,407 | 163,062 | -24,345 |
| 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 |
| 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) | 1,320,297 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 437,130 |
| 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) | 941,513 | 378,784 | -562,729 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 220,266 | 216,864 | -3,402 |
| 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 | 1,238,808 |
| Liverpool Docks | 272,879 |
| 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 | 860,172 | 378,636 | -481,536 |
| Liverpool Docks | 120,641 | 152,238 | +31,597 |
| Immingham Docks | 29,492 | 51,244 | +21,752 |
| 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 |
| 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