Aluminium cables imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Algeria imported $3.6 million of aluminium cables in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 102% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $4.8 million.
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 | $3.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 459 t |
| 2022 | $569K | 101 t |
| 2021 | $408K | 90 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 554 t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 314 t |
| 2018 | $442K | 103 t |
| 2017 | $4.8M | 686 t |
Where Algeria imports aluminium cables from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+252% on the year before).
Product types under HS 7614
| 7614.90 | Aluminium: stranded wire, cables, plaited bands and the like, (not electrically insulated), other than steel core | 97% |
| 7614.10 | Aluminium steel-cored cables | 3.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7614.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.40 per kg, close to the world average of $3.90.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aluminium cables exports from Algeria
In 2024, Algeria exported aluminium cables worth $355 thousand (106 tonnes). Cote d'Ivoire alone took 100% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest (+860% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $354K | 100% |
| China | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Algeria?
The shipment records behind Algeria aluminium cables imports (HS 7614): 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 7614: Aluminium; stranded wire, cables, plaited bands and the like, (not electrically insulated).
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium cables imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported aluminium cables worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 87th of 192 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 102% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium cables to Algeria?
China was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Turkey (37%) and Bahrain (4%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 252% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium cables per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.40 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $3.90 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of aluminium cables to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.8 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, a fall of 24%. The peak was 2017 at $4.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
Does Algeria also export aluminium cables?
Yes. Algeria exported $355 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cote d'Ivoire and China. On balance Algeria is a net importer of this product, by about $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium cables?
The HS code for aluminium cables is heading 7614. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 7614.90 (97% of the value) and 7614.10 (3%).
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