Forged and hot-rolled steel bars exports from Algeria: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Algeria exported forged and hot-rolled steel bars worth $262.3 million (423.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 48% from 2023. Over 2018-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 111% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $571.0 million.
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 | $262.3M | 423.8K t |
| 2023 | $500.6M | 762.5K t |
| 2022 | $571.0M | 679.9K t |
| 2021 | $304.1M | 413.2K t |
| 2020 | $30.3M | 57.3K t |
| 2019 | $66.8M | 101.9K t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 5.1K t |
Where Algeria exports forged and hot-rolled steel bars to
Most of it went to Lithuania (28%), United States (20%), United Kingdom (20%). Among the main buyer markets, Lithuania grew fastest (+759% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lithuania | $72.9M | 28% |
| United States | $53.5M | 20% |
| United Kingdom | $52.6M | 20% |
| Canada | $18.9M | 7.2% |
| Belgium | $18.4M | 7% |
| Ireland | $18.2M | 6.9% |
| Finland | $7.0M | 2.7% |
| Romania | $6.3M | 2.4% |
| Senegal | $5.7M | 2.2% |
| North Macedonia | $3.0M | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 7214
| 7214.20 | Deformed bar drawn | 89% |
| 7214.99 | Non-rectangular steel bar | 11% |
| 7214.91 | Hot-rolled rectangular steel bar | 0.2% |
| 7214.10 | Forged steel bar | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7214.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.62 per kg, close to the world average of $0.67.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Forged and hot-rolled steel bars imports to Algeria
Algeria imported $20.2 million of forged and hot-rolled steel bars in 2024 (27.5 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were Egypt (33%), Italy (28%), Tunisia (15%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Algeria?
The shipment records behind Algeria forged and hot-rolled steel bars exports (HS 7214): 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 7214: Iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, not further worked than forged, hot-rolled, hot drawn or hot-extruded, but including those twisted after rolling.
Common questions
What is the value of forged and hot-rolled steel bars exported by Algeria?
Algeria exported forged and hot-rolled steel bars worth $262.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 423.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 149 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 48% on 2023.
Which countries buy forged and hot-rolled steel bars from Algeria?
Lithuania was the largest buyer with 28% of the value ($72.9 million), followed by the United States (20%) and the United Kingdom (20%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 18 buyer countries in total. Lithuania grew fastest among the top ten, up 759% on the year.
What is the average export price of forged and hot-rolled steel bars per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.62 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $0.67 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of forged and hot-rolled steel bars from Algeria changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.0 million in 2018 to $262.3 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $571.0 million. Over 7 years the average was $248.3 million a year.
Does Algeria also import forged and hot-rolled steel bars?
Yes. Algeria imported $20.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Egypt, Italy and Tunisia. On balance Algeria is a net exporter of this product, by about $242.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for forged and hot-rolled steel bars?
The HS code for forged and hot-rolled steel bars is heading 7214. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 7214.20 (89% of the value) and 7214.99 (11%).
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