Price for Granulated Slag (Slag Sand) from the Manufacture of Iron or Steel in Canada - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Granulated Slag (Slag Sand) from the Manufacture of Iron or Steel in Canada (CIF) - 2023
2. Price for Granulated Slag (Slag Sand) from the Manufacture of Iron or Steel in Canada (FOB) - 2023
3. Imports of Granulated Slag (Slag Sand) from the Manufacture of Iron or Steel in Canada
4. Exports of Granulated Slag (Slag Sand) from the Manufacture of Iron or Steel in Canada

Price for Granulated Slag (Slag Sand) from the Manufacture of Iron or Steel in Canada (CIF) - 2023

The average import price for granulated slag (slag sand) from the manufacture of iron or steel stood at $103 per ton in December 2023, declining by -66.4% against the previous month. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in April 2023 when the average import price increased by 115% month-to-month. The import price peaked at $307 per ton in November 2023, and then declined remarkably in the following month.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In December 2023, the country with the highest price was India ($106 per ton), while the price for the United States stood at $100 per ton.

From December 2022 to December 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (+23.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Granulated Slag (Slag Sand) from the Manufacture of Iron or Steel in Canada (FOB) - 2023

In December 2023, the average export price for granulated slag (slag sand) from the manufacture of iron or steel amounted to $135 per ton, reducing by -16.2% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in February 2023 an increase of 405% m-o-m. The export price peaked at $804 per ton in March 2023; however, from April 2023 to December 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the United States.

From December 2022 to December 2023, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to -0.9% per month.

Imports of Granulated Slag (Slag Sand) from the Manufacture of Iron or Steel in Canada

Imports of granulated slag (slag sand) from the manufacture of iron or steel into Canada rose rapidly to 558K tons in 2022, picking up by 7.7% compared with the year before. In general, imports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 1,416%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of granulated slag (slag sand) from the manufacture of iron or steel fell to $18M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 1,682%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $18M, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Top Suppliers of Granulated Slag (Slag Sand) from the Manufacture of Iron or Steel to Canada in 2022:

1. Japan (369.2K tons)
2. United States (188.0K tons)

Exports of Granulated Slag (Slag Sand) from the Manufacture of Iron or Steel in Canada

In 2022, exports of granulated slag (slag sand) from the manufacture of iron or steel from Canada fell markedly to 42K tons, which is down by -19.8% on 2021. Overall, exports faced a precipitous decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 9.1% against the previous year.

In value terms, exports of granulated slag (slag sand) from the manufacture of iron or steel skyrocketed to $6.2M in 2022. In general, exports recorded a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 54%.

Top Export Markets for Granulated Slag (Slag Sand) from the Manufacture of Iron or Steel from Canada in 2022:

1. United States (38.5K tons)
2. Cuba (3.1K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform