Coated steel sheets imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Algeria imported $269.3 million of coated steel sheets in 2024 (330.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 11% 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 | $269.3M | 330.7K t |
| 2023 | $243.0M | 240.2K t |
| 2022 | $302.3M | 236.5K t |
| 2021 | $163.0M | 144.8K t |
| 2020 | $161.3M | 204.7K t |
| 2019 | $150.3M | 188.3K t |
| 2018 | $182.4M | 194.4K t |
| 2017 | $177.8M | 210.0K t |
Where Algeria imports coated steel sheets from
China alone supplied 69% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+138% on the year before).
Product types under HS 7210
| 7210.70 | Plastic-coated steel sheet | 59% |
| 7210.49 | Zinc-coated steel sheet | 18% |
| 7210.12 | Tin-plated steel sheet thin | 17% |
| 7210.50 | Chromium coated steel sheet | 2.4% |
| 7210.61 | Aluminium-zinc alloy coated steel | 2% |
| 7210.30 | Zinc-plated steel sheet | 1.1% |
| 7210.90 | Other coated steel | 0.8% |
| 7210.11 | Tin-plated steel sheet thick | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7210.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.81 per kg, close to the world average of $0.99.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Coated steel sheets exports from Algeria
Algeria exported $316 thousand of coated steel sheets in 2024 (144 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Tunisia accounted for 99% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | $313K | 99% |
| Niger | $3K | 0.8% |
| South Korea | $0K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Algeria?
The shipment records behind Algeria coated steel sheets imports (HS 7210): 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 7210: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width 600mm or more, clad, plated or coated.
Common questions
What is the value of coated steel sheets imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported coated steel sheets worth $269.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 330.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply coated steel sheets to Algeria?
China was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($185.7 million), followed by Germany (12%) and Egypt (9%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 138% on the year.
What is the average import price of coated steel sheets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.81 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $0.99 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of coated steel sheets to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $177.8 million in 2017 to $269.3 million in 2024, an increase of 51%. The peak was 2022 at $302.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $206.2 million a year.
Does Algeria also export coated steel sheets?
Yes. Algeria exported $316 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tunisia, Niger and South Korea. On balance Algeria is a net importer of this product, by about $269.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for coated steel sheets?
The HS code for coated steel sheets is heading 7210. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 7210.70 (58% of the value) and 7210.49 (18%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Algeria, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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