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

Contents:

1. Price for Granulated Slag (Slag Sand) from the Manufacture of Iron or Steel in Mexico (CIF) - 2023
2. Price for Granulated Slag (Slag Sand) from the Manufacture of Iron or Steel in Mexico (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Granulated Slag (Slag Sand) from the Manufacture of Iron or Steel in Mexico
4. Exports of Granulated Slag (Slag Sand) from the Manufacture of Iron or Steel in Mexico

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

The average import price for granulated slag (slag sand) from the manufacture of iron or steel stood at $232 per ton in October 2023, declining by -18.9% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in May 2023 when the average import price increased by 40% month-to-month. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $297 per ton. From June 2023 to October 2023, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From October 2022 to October 2023, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to +0.2% per month.

Price for Granulated Slag (Slag Sand) from the Manufacture of Iron or Steel in Mexico (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for granulated slag (slag sand) from the manufacture of iron or steel amounted to $105 per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, the export price faced a precipitous decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 a decrease of -6.8% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $2,359 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($3,998 per ton), while the average price for exports to Colombia ($68 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (-1.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

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

Imports of granulated slag (slag sand) from the manufacture of iron or steel into Mexico skyrocketed to 8.4K tons in 2022, increasing by 52% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

In value terms, imports of granulated slag (slag sand) from the manufacture of iron or steel surged to $2M in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

1. United States (8.4K tons)

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

In 2022, overseas shipments of granulated slag (slag sand) from the manufacture of iron or steel decreased by 0% to 6.8K tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports showed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 356% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 11K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of granulated slag (slag sand) from the manufacture of iron or steel stood at $716K in 2022. Overall, exports saw significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 325%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $1.4M. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

1. United States (3.3K tons)
2. Nicaragua (1.2K tons)
3. Colombia (1.1K tons)
4. South Korea (0.8K tons)
5. Ecuador (0.4K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform