Copper cables imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of copper cables by Algeria reached $4.2 million in 2024 (360 tonnes). That is 30% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $7.3 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 | $4.2M | 361 t |
| 2023 | $6.0M | 599 t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 199 t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 317 t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 478 t |
| 2019 | $6.2M | 871 t |
| 2018 | $6.5M | 895 t |
| 2017 | $7.3M | 998 t |
Where Algeria imports copper cables from
One supplier dominates: Egypt accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+398% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $2.3M | 54% |
| France | $1.1M | 26% |
| Spain | $406K | 9.7% |
| Italy | $213K | 5.1% |
| China | $71K | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $65K | 1.6% |
| Germany | $27K | 0.6% |
| Austria | $22K | 0.5% |
| South Korea | $20K | 0.5% |
| Tunisia | $10K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.64 per kg, close to the world average of $9.92.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Copper cables exports from Algeria
Algeria exported $376 thousand of copper cables in 2024 (41 tonnes). Turkey alone took 69% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $260K | 69% |
| Italy | $115K | 31% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Algeria?
The shipment records behind Algeria copper cables imports (HS 7413): 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 7413: Copper; stranded wire, cables, plaited bands and the like, not electrically insulated.
Common questions
What is the value of copper cables imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported copper cables worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 360 tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 205 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply copper cables to Algeria?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by France (26%) and Spain (10%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 637% on the year.
What is the average import price of copper cables per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.64 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $9.92 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of copper cables to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.3 million in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, a fall of 42%. The peak was 2017 at $7.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.8 million a year.
Does Algeria also export copper cables?
Yes. Algeria exported $376 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Italy and Saudi Arabia. On balance Algeria is a net importer of this product, by about $3.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for copper cables?
The HS code for copper cables is heading 7413. In Algeria all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 7413.00. It sits in HS chapter 74 (copper and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7413 page.
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