Copper wire imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of copper wire by Algeria reached $77.3 million in 2024 (8.3 thousand tonnes). That is 29% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $147.6 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 | $77.3M | 8.3K t |
| 2023 | $108.3M | 12.0K t |
| 2022 | $86.5M | 9.3K t |
| 2021 | $27.9M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $32.9M | 5.4K t |
| 2019 | $50.9M | 8.1K t |
| 2018 | $75.3M | 11.0K t |
| 2017 | $147.6M | 23.3K t |
Where Algeria imports copper wire from
Egypt alone supplied 74% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+260% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $57.3M | 74% |
| Germany | $12.0M | 16% |
| Turkey | $4.6M | 5.9% |
| China | $1.4M | 1.8% |
| France | $980K | 1.3% |
| Italy | $442K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $392K | 0.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $250K | 0.3% |
| Portugal | $7K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7408
| 7408.11 | Copper wire thick | 83% |
| 7408.19 | Copper wire fine | 11% |
| 7408.29 | Copper alloy wire other | 5.5% |
| 7408.21 | Brass wire | 0.8% |
| 7408.22 | Cupronickel wire | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7408.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.35 per kg, close to the world average of $9.48.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Copper wire exports from Algeria
In 2024, Algeria exported copper wire worth $31.3 million (3.4 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Belgium accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $19.1M | 61% |
| Saudi Arabia | $10.7M | 34% |
| Turkey | $1.5M | 4.7% |
| Tunisia | $59K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Algeria?
The shipment records behind Algeria copper wire imports (HS 7408): 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 7408: Copper wire.
Common questions
What is the value of copper wire imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported copper wire worth $77.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply copper wire to Algeria?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($57.3 million), followed by Germany (16%) and Turkey (6%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 260% on the year.
What is the average import price of copper wire per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.35 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $9.48 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of copper wire to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $147.6 million in 2017 to $77.3 million in 2024, a fall of 48%. The peak was 2017 at $147.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $75.8 million a year.
Does Algeria also export copper wire?
Yes. Algeria exported $31.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Belgium, Saudi Arabia and Turkey. On balance Algeria is a net importer of this product, by about $46.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for copper wire?
The HS code for copper wire is heading 7408. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 7408.11 (83% of the value) and 7408.19 (11%).
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