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

Contents:

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

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

The average import price for granulated slag (slag sand) from the manufacture of iron or steel stood at $50 per ton in 2022, jumping by 26% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 219%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $149 per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Finland amounted to -2.3% per year.

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

In 2022, the average export price for granulated slag (slag sand) from the manufacture of iron or steel amounted to $48 per ton, declining by -46.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a noticeable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 226% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $2,700 per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, 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 Lithuania.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Lithuania amounted to +2.1% per year.

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

After three years of growth, supplies from abroad of granulated slag (slag sand) from the manufacture of iron or steel decreased by -49.1% to 17K tons in 2022. In general, imports, however, posted a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 299%.

In value terms, imports of granulated slag (slag sand) from the manufacture of iron or steel declined rapidly to $833K in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 147%.

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

1. Finland (16.7K tons)

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

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of granulated slag (slag sand) from the manufacture of iron or steel, when their volume decreased by -74.3% to 981 tons. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed significant growth.

In value terms, exports of granulated slag (slag sand) from the manufacture of iron or steel contracted remarkably to $47K in 2022. In general, exports recorded a precipitous decline.

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

1. Lithuania (981.5 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform