Cotter pins imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Algeria imported cotter pins worth $2.2 million (492 tonnes). That is 27% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $5.1 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 | $2.2M | 492 t |
| 2023 | $1.7M | 254 t |
| 2022 | $850K | 177 t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 180 t |
| 2020 | $723K | 169 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 203 t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 217 t |
| 2017 | $5.1M | 1.5K t |
Where Algeria imports cotter pins from
The largest suppliers were China (33%), France (24%), Turkey (19%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $710K | 33% |
| France | $520K | 24% |
| Turkey | $414K | 19% |
| Indonesia | $89K | 4.1% |
| United States | $81K | 3.7% |
| Italy | $79K | 3.7% |
| Canada | $63K | 2.9% |
| Germany | $46K | 2.1% |
| Japan | $40K | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $29K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.41 per kg, 56% below the world average of $10.10, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Algeria?
The shipment records behind Algeria cotter pins imports (HS 7318.24): 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 7318.24: Iron or steel: non-threaded cotters and cotter-pins.
Common questions
What is the value of cotter pins imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported cotter pins worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 492 tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotter pins to Algeria?
China was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($710 thousand), followed by France (24%) and Turkey (19%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 644% on the year.
What is the average import price of cotter pins per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.41 per kg in 2024, 56% below the world average of $10.10 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cotter pins to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.1 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, a fall of 58%. The peak was 2017 at $5.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotter pins?
The HS code for cotter pins is subheading 7318.24. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7318 page.
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