Copper ingots exports from Algeria: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Algeria exported copper ingots worth $30.8 million (4.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 5% on 2023. Over 2018-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 147% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $30.8M | 4.2K t |
| 2023 | $29.4M | 4.4K t |
| 2022 | $21.9M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $798K | 152 t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 658 t |
| 2018 | $136K | 42 t |
Where Algeria exports copper ingots to
China alone took 70% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $21.4M | 70% |
| Italy | $7.4M | 24% |
| Turkey | $1.6M | 5.4% |
| France | $381K | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 7403
| 7403.21 | Brass ingots | 44% |
| 7403.29 | Copper alloy ingots other | 30% |
| 7403.19 | Refined copper other forms | 26% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7403.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.28 per kg, 20% below the world average of $9.12, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Copper ingots imports to Algeria
Algeria imported $19.9 million of copper ingots in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). Poland alone supplied 88% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $17.5M | 88% |
| Italy | $768K | 3.9% |
| France | $691K | 3.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $429K | 2.2% |
| Bulgaria | $256K | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $186K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $41K | 0.2% |
| Tunisia | $26K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $16K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Algeria?
The shipment records behind Algeria copper ingots exports (HS 7403): 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 7403: Copper; refined and copper alloys, unwrought.
Common questions
What is the value of copper ingots exported by Algeria?
Algeria exported copper ingots worth $30.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 150 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries buy copper ingots from Algeria?
China was the largest buyer with 70% of the value ($21.4 million), followed by Italy (24%) and Turkey (5%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 4 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of copper ingots per kg?
The average declared export value was about $7.28 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $9.12 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of copper ingots from Algeria changed since 2017?
Exports went from $136 thousand in 2018 to $30.8 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 6 years the average was $14.6 million a year.
Does Algeria also import copper ingots?
Yes. Algeria imported $19.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Poland, Italy and France. On balance Algeria is a net exporter of this product, by about $10.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for copper ingots?
The HS code for copper ingots is heading 7403. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 7403.21 (44% of the value) and 7403.29 (30%).
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