Aluminium sheet imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Algeria imported aluminium sheet worth $57.4 million (15.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 13% from 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 | $57.4M | 15.9K t |
| 2023 | $66.1M | 17.9K t |
| 2022 | $61.4M | 14.2K t |
| 2021 | $43.5M | 11.3K t |
| 2020 | $35.9M | 12.4K t |
| 2019 | $48.1M | 15.8K t |
| 2018 | $56.0M | 19.5K t |
| 2017 | $59.5M | 19.5K t |
Where Algeria imports aluminium sheet from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+128% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $31.5M | 55% |
| Italy | $13.7M | 24% |
| Portugal | $3.8M | 6.6% |
| Greece | $3.1M | 5.4% |
| Belgium | $1.4M | 2.4% |
| France | $1.3M | 2.4% |
| Turkey | $712K | 1.2% |
| Egypt | $617K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $532K | 0.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $476K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 7606
| 7606.91 | Pure aluminium sheet other shapes | 52% |
| 7606.11 | Pure aluminium sheet rectangular | 25% |
| 7606.12 | Aluminium: plates, sheets and strip, thickness exceeding 0.2mm, alloys, rectangular (including square) | 16% |
| 7606.92 | Aluminium alloy sheet other | 7.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7606.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.61 per kg, close to the world average of $3.79.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aluminium sheet exports from Algeria
In 2024, Algeria exported aluminium sheet worth $210 thousand (172 tonnes). Most of it went to Niger (49%), France (36%), Tunisia (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Niger grew fastest (+98% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Algeria?
The shipment records behind Algeria aluminium sheet imports (HS 7606): 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 7606: Aluminium; plates, sheets and strip, thickness exceeding 0.2mm.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium sheet imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported aluminium sheet worth $57.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 64th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium sheet to Algeria?
China was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($31.5 million), followed by Italy (24%) and Portugal (7%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 128% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.61 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.79 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of aluminium sheet to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $59.5 million in 2017 to $57.4 million in 2024, a fall of 4%. The peak was 2023 at $66.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $53.5 million a year.
Does Algeria also export aluminium sheet?
Yes. Algeria exported $210 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Niger, France and Tunisia. On balance Algeria is a net importer of this product, by about $57.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium sheet?
The HS code for aluminium sheet is heading 7606. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 7606.91 (52% of the value) and 7606.11 (25%).
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