Copper scrap exports from Algeria: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of copper scrap by Algeria reached $30.0 million in 2024 (4.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 127% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 93% 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 | $30.0M | 4.0K t |
| 2023 | $13.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $11.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 308 t |
| 2017 | $304K | 72 t |
Where Algeria exports copper scrap to
China alone took 60% of it. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+673% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $18.1M | 60% |
| Italy | $4.7M | 16% |
| France | $3.2M | 11% |
| Belgium | $2.9M | 9.6% |
| Germany | $841K | 2.8% |
| Cambodia | $250K | 0.8% |
| Mauritania | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.42 per kg, close to the world average of $6.44.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 7404: Copper; waste and scrap.
Common questions
What is the value of copper scrap exported by Algeria?
Algeria exported copper scrap worth $30.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 85th of 198 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 127% on 2023.
Which countries buy copper scrap from Algeria?
China was the largest buyer with 60% of the value ($18.1 million), followed by Italy (16%) and France (11%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 7 buyer countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 673% on the year.
What is the average export price of copper scrap per kg?
The average declared export value was about $7.42 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $6.44 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of copper scrap from Algeria changed since 2017?
Exports went from $304 thousand in 2017 to $30.0 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 5 years the average was $11.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for copper scrap?
The HS code for copper scrap is heading 7404. In Algeria all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 7404.00. It sits in HS chapter 74 (copper and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7404 page.
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