Aluminium ingots imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Algeria imported aluminium ingots worth $38.8 million (14.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 20% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $60.9 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 | $38.8M | 14.6K t |
| 2023 | $48.8M | 18.8K t |
| 2022 | $19.0M | 6.4K t |
| 2021 | $40.9M | 17.2K t |
| 2020 | $42.1M | 23.4K t |
| 2019 | $38.3M | 19.9K t |
| 2018 | $49.1M | 21.5K t |
| 2017 | $60.9M | 27.8K t |
Where Algeria imports aluminium ingots from
One supplier dominates: Bahrain accounted for 84% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+977% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | $32.6M | 84% |
| Turkey | $3.5M | 8.9% |
| Italy | $1.6M | 4% |
| India | $724K | 1.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $227K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $131K | 0.3% |
| Taiwan | $39K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $36K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 7601
| 7601.20 | Aluminium alloy ingots | 87% |
| 7601.10 | Pure aluminium ingots | 13% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7601.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.65 per kg, close to the world average of $2.57.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aluminium ingots exports from Algeria
Exports of aluminium ingots by Algeria reached $2.0 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Malaysia accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Malaysia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $1.1M | 56% |
| China | $535K | 27% |
| Turkey | $335K | 17% |
| Niger | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Algeria?
The shipment records behind Algeria aluminium ingots imports (HS 7601): 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 7601: Aluminium; unwrought.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium ingots imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported aluminium ingots worth $38.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 189 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium ingots to Algeria?
Bahrain was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($32.6 million), followed by Turkey (9%) and Italy (4%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 977% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium ingots per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.65 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.57 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of aluminium ingots to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $60.9 million in 2017 to $38.8 million in 2024, a fall of 36%. The peak was 2017 at $60.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $42.2 million a year.
Does Algeria also export aluminium ingots?
Yes. Algeria exported $2.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Malaysia, China and Turkey. On balance Algeria is a net importer of this product, by about $36.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium ingots?
The HS code for aluminium ingots is heading 7601. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 7601.20 (87% of the value) and 7601.10 (13%).
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