Gas cylinders imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Algeria imported $22.2 million of gas cylinders in 2024 (6.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 12% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $22.2M | 6.3K t |
| 2023 | $25.2M | 6.1K t |
| 2022 | $10.5M | 3.8K t |
| 2021 | $14.1M | 5.2K t |
| 2020 | $16.3M | 6.5K t |
| 2019 | $15.5M | 5.3K t |
| 2018 | $15.6M | 5.6K t |
| 2017 | $14.8M | 3.8K t |
Where Algeria imports gas cylinders from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+105% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $11.3M | 51% |
| Turkey | $4.7M | 21% |
| Italy | $4.4M | 20% |
| France | $912K | 4.1% |
| United Kingdom | $345K | 1.6% |
| Germany | $216K | 1% |
| Czech Republic | $100K | 0.5% |
| United States | $74K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $49K | 0.2% |
| South Korea | $21K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.52 per kg, close to the world average of $3.36.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Algeria gas cylinders imports (HS 7311): 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 7311: Containers for compressed or liquefied gas, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of gas cylinders imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported gas cylinders worth $22.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 218 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply gas cylinders to Algeria?
China was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($11.3 million), followed by Turkey (21%) and Italy (20%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 827% on the year.
What is the average import price of gas cylinders per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.52 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.36 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of gas cylinders to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.8 million in 2017 to $22.2 million in 2024, an increase of 50%. The peak was 2023 at $25.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for gas cylinders?
The HS code for gas cylinders is heading 7311. In Algeria all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 7311.00. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7311 page.
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