Aluminium drums imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Algeria imported aluminium drums worth $105.9 million (10.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 4% less than in 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 | $105.9M | 10.9K t |
| 2023 | $110.4M | 11.3K t |
| 2022 | $97.4M | 11.9K t |
| 2021 | $67.4M | 9.0K t |
| 2020 | $67.2M | 9.1K t |
| 2019 | $77.9M | 10.6K t |
| 2018 | $73.5M | 9.7K t |
| 2017 | $69.8M | 10.2K t |
Where Algeria imports aluminium drums from
The largest suppliers were Tunisia (29%), Netherlands (11%), Romania (10%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+629% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | $30.3M | 29% |
| Netherlands | $12.0M | 11% |
| Romania | $10.9M | 10% |
| Saudi Arabia | $10.6M | 10% |
| Italy | $7.8M | 7.4% |
| Egypt | $7.5M | 7.1% |
| Czech Republic | $6.9M | 6.5% |
| Belgium | $6.5M | 6.1% |
| France | $5.0M | 4.8% |
| Turkey | $3.5M | 3.3% |
Product types under HS 7612
| 7612.90 | Aluminium: casks, drums, cans, boxes and the like for any material (not compressed or liquefied gas), 300l capacity or less, whether or not lined or… | 90% |
| 7612.10 | Aluminium collapsible tubes | 11% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7612.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.72 per kg, 24% above the world average of $7.86. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 aluminium drums imports (HS 7612): 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 7612: Aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes etc (including rigid, collapsible tubular containers), for materials other than compressed, liquefied gas, 300l capacity or less, lined, heat-insulated or not.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium drums imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported aluminium drums worth $105.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 210 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium drums to Algeria?
Tunisia was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($30.3 million), followed by the Netherlands (11%) and Romania (10%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 629% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium drums per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.72 per kg in 2024, 24% above the world average of $7.86 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of aluminium drums to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $69.8 million in 2017 to $105.9 million in 2024, an increase of 52%. The peak was 2023 at $110.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $83.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium drums?
The HS code for aluminium drums is heading 7612. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 7612.90 (90% of the value) and 7612.10 (10%).
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