Alloy steel bars and shapes imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Algeria imported $5.3 million of alloy steel bars and shapes in 2024 (4.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 33% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.3M | 4.1K t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $6.0M | 3.7K t |
Where Algeria imports alloy steel bars and shapes from
Most of the value came from Spain (33%), China (17%), Turkey (14%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+635% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $1.7M | 33% |
| China | $907K | 17% |
| Turkey | $718K | 14% |
| Italy | $646K | 12% |
| Slovenia | $642K | 12% |
| France | $409K | 7.7% |
| Germany | $92K | 1.8% |
| Austria | $84K | 1.6% |
| India | $50K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $10K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 7228
| 7228.30 | Hot-rolled alloy steel bar | 43% |
| 7228.70 | Alloy steel angle | 36% |
| 7228.50 | Cold-finished alloy steel bar | 11% |
| 7228.80 | Hollow drill bar | 5.8% |
| 7228.40 | Forged alloy steel bar | 1.7% |
| 7228.20 | Silico-manganese steel bar | 1.2% |
| 7228.60 | Alloy steel bar (other) | 1.1% |
| 7228.10 | High-speed steel bar | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7228.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.29 per kg, close to the world average of $1.44.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Algeria alloy steel bars and shapes imports (HS 7228): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 7228: Alloy steel bars, rods, shapes and sections; hollow drill bars and rods, of alloy or non-alloy steel.
Common questions
What is the value of alloy steel bars and shapes imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported alloy steel bars and shapes worth $5.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 88th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply alloy steel bars and shapes to Algeria?
Spain was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by China (17%) and Turkey (14%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 635% on the year.
What is the average import price of alloy steel bars and shapes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.29 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $1.44 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of alloy steel bars and shapes to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.0 million in 2017 to $5.3 million in 2024, a fall of 11%. The peak was 2017 at $6.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for alloy steel bars and shapes?
The HS code for alloy steel bars and shapes is heading 7228. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 7228.30 (43% of the value) and 7228.70 (36%).
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